Fund Development Manager (Nonprofit) in New York

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

GPAC is partnering with a well-established, equity- and opportunity-focused nonprofit organization located in Lower Manhattan to identify their next Fund Development Manager.

The organization has a mission aimed at helping students from historically under-represented communities achieve post-secondary educational success.

This is a Fundraising Generalist role that is Full Time and On-site and seeking candidates with the following qualities

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Relationship-builder
  • Results-oriented

The organization is especially interested in candidates with a passion and a multi-million dollar track record of success as a frontline fundraiser in the areas of institutional giving, individual giving, events and/or creative marketing campaigns.

This opportunity offers 

  • A high profile organization having a transformative impact
  • A collaborative, mission-driven and joy-focused team 
  • Professional growth, including leadership track
  • The opportunity to build upon existing fund development infrastructure / network of donors
  • $125k+ and full benefits package 

Position Summary 

The Fund Development Manager will help the organization execute successful fundraising campaigns and relationship building opportunities with donors, corporations and foundations in the New York metro area and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

  • Drive, plan and execute an ongoing fundraising strategy by mobilizing a base of supporters
  • Lead the implementation of creative marketing and fund development campaigns that cultivate a community of giving
  • Create a donor retention culture and work closely with leadership team and associated departments in managing all stewardship and cultivation activities
  • Embrace a data-driven fundraising and engagement culture which includes utilizing the organization’s database / CRM platform
  • Liaise with the finance and administrative teams to ensure all funds raised are stewarded appropriately
  • Collaborate internally with marketing team to develop and disseminate all fundraising collateral, such as thank you letters, annual reports, appeals, etc.

Role Requirements

  • Must embrace the organization's mission
  • Strong interpersonal and writing skills
  • Have knowledge and experience in communications and fund raising techniques
  • Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals
  • Success in developing and managing successful fundraising campaigns from concept to delivery
  • Experience using fund development databases / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform(s)
  • Preferred: Experience in educational, cultural institution/museum or social justice focused organizations

To apply, use the link below or contact David Libert at david.libert@gogpac.com or 605.705.3106.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.