Program Development Manager Jobs in Paterson, NJ

Serious and qualified candidates should send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to office@gallopnyc.org.

LinkedIn Auto Apply is discouraged. The ability to write well and follow instructions is an important job qualification for this position.

About GallopNYC

GallopNYC uses therapeutic horsemanship to help New Yorkers with disabilities walk, talk, learn, and live as independently as possible. Founded in 2005, we are New York City's largest therapeutic equine-assisted nonprofit, serving over 450 people each week, including people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and seniors. GallopNYC depends on the collective support of staff, volunteers, and donors to deliver this programming, and this role plays a direct part in sustaining that support.

Position Summary

GallopNYC is seeking an organized, experienced, and results-oriented Development Manager to support the full range of the organization's fundraising activities. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position will manage day-to-day development operations, donor stewardship, Salesforce administration, grants, fundraising events, and capital campaign activities.

The ideal candidate has three to five years of nonprofit development experience, is highly organized, and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Strong Salesforce proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor records, gift processing, acknowledgments, pledge tracking, reporting, and database integrity in Salesforce.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day administrator of Salesforce, ensuring donor and prospect information is accurate, complete, and current.
• Support individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, annual appeals, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with all aspects of GallopNYC's capital campaign, including prospect tracking, meeting preparation, proposals, pledge management, donor follow-up, and campaign reporting.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders, donor updates, and recognition.
• Plan and manage fundraising events from concept through execution, including timelines, sponsorship tracking, invitations, guest management, vendors, logistics, and follow-up.
• Support GallopNYC's annual gala and other donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Coordinate grant submissions, reports, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare fundraising reports, dashboards, presentations, and materials for leadership, the Board of Directors, and Development Committee.
• Maintain development calendars, project plans, and fundraising timelines.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Board members, consultants, volunteers, and donors to support fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure timely and professional follow-up on donor and prospect activity.
• Perform other development responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of nonprofit development experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple fundraising projects and priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce is required.
• Experience managing donor databases and maintaining data integrity.
• Experience planning and managing fundraising events.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting a capital campaign is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors, donors, volunteers, and external partners is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desired Characteristics

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly organized, dependable, and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Professional and responsive in interactions with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Collaborative, flexible, and willing to support the full range of development activities.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Passionate about GallopNYC's mission.

Compensation

Salary: $65,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

GallopNYC offers a collaborative and mission-driven work environment and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing organization with a comprehensive fundraising program, including an ambitious capital campaign.

Location: Howard Beach, Queens, NY (Hybrid: Remote with one day per week in person)

Reports To: Director of Development

Candidates should email a thoughtful cover letter and their resume to: office@gallopnyc.org