Senior Manager of Development, Institutional Giving

Team: Development

Reports To: Senior Director of Development

Employment Status: Full Time/Exempt (40hours/week)

Salary: $74,431/ year

Location: New York City, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

About the NYIC

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is a policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people's lives, and to strengthen our state.

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of Development, Institutional Giving will primarily manage the NYIC’s foundation, government and corporate giving programs. Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Development, the Senior Manager of Development, Institutional Giving will oversee a significant piece of the Development team’s institutional portfolio and play a primary role in helping to cultivate existing organizational funding opportunities and identifying new prospects. Additionally, they will provide strategic direction and guidance throughout the year to meet ambitious fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a robust understanding of the NYIC’s policy and advocacy work, its programs, and how various grants and partnerships align with that work.
• Generate new and compelling copy and revise existing copy for foundation grant proposals and reports including but not limited to general operating support, federal advocacy, capacity building, multi-year strategy, regional work, civics, education, health policy and special projects.
• Liaise with the NYIC’s program, communications, and finance staff to ensure clear internal communication around deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Serve as an ambassador of the organization with funders and outside partners.
• Manage performance, guide professional development, and provide feedback for at least two staff members. Ensure they efficiently and effectively prepare funding proposals, reports, and contracts within their portfolio and that all deadlines are met.
• Lead efforts to deepen the Development team’s knowledge and understanding of the NYIC’s work, by managing regular interdepartmental check-ins and proactively requesting data and stories to illustrate our impact and gain insights into the challenges faced by staff, member organizations, and immigrant communities.
• Manage, refine, and upkeep systems to support the overall fundraising goals of the team.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Development, Individuals and Events to build a corporate engagement plan, prospect corporate leads for stewardship, and grow corporate revenue.
• Perform similar duties for NYIC Action, including but not limited to: strategy, prospect and campaign narrative development, and project management of our C4 Asana.
• Support additional Development tasks as needed.
• May occasionally moves or carries materials weighing 50 pounds or less

Qualities Sought

• 4-5 years of professional experience in development.
• Demonstrated track record as a successful development professional with knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, especially institutional giving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional grant writing/reporting skills
• Knowledge of government grants and experience writing and managing government applications, preferred
• Ability to work in a diverse team as well as lead independent projects, and maintain good working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to synthesize information while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize projects and follow through on detail with high-level accuracy.
• Experience with database management is required; experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Strong time management skills and prioritization.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines in an autonomous yet collaborative environment.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Knowledge of/passion for migration and/or human rights: prior experience with issues facing migrants in the U.S. preferred.
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Important facts to know about this opportunity:

• This position is primarily on-site, requiring being in the office 4 days and 1 day remote per week.

Salary: $74,431**

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, paid sick time, unlimited vacation leave, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan.

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, 2 writing samples and cover letter.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.