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Green City Force (GCF) seeks a highly motivated and experienced development professional to join our team as a Development Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will play a critical role in driving fundraising and communications efforts, contributing to GCF's annual budget target of $6M+. This position is part of a two-person team and collaborates closely with finance, executive, and program leadership across the organization. Additionally as part of this role, you will manage corporate volunteer activities and events that explore and deepen the relationships with new and existing corporate funders interested in our work. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented and detail-minded professional who is passionate about contributing to a high-performing team and tackling significant challenges.

Fundraising & Revenue Generation:

• Manage and expand corporate and government giving portfolios, identifying new sources of revenue to meet strategic fundraising targets.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for cultivating and stewarding corporate and government relationships, including an impactful strategy for identifying and engaging corporate donors.

• Source institutional grant prospects with a focus on Corporate and Government funding.

• Provide support for fundraising events and other funding streams, as needed.

Grant Management & Reporting:

• Lead and manage the drafting, editing, and submission of grant applications, reports, letters of inquiry, and other necessary communications for corporate and government funders, including proactive engagement of necessary contributors, clear communication of data/information requests, and tracking of deadlines.

• Monitor grant contract review and processing to ensure all due diligence is in place, foreseeing and managing any potential processing delays.

• Lead data pulls and data analysis on corporate giving to guide strategy and implementation, working interdepartmentally to secure needed data on programmatic impacts for fundraising purposes.

• Under the direction of the ED, help prepare reports for Board and Committee meetings.

• Support the Development team's efforts around systems and Salesforce database management.

Relationship Management & Stewardship:

• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with corporate partners, including overseeing corporate volunteer activities and events designed to foster and strengthen these relationships.

• Help shepherd relationships with corporate and government funder program officers in partnership with the Executive Director.

• Oversee corporate volunteer activities and events designed to foster and strengthen relationships with current and prospective corporate funders.

Communications 

• Support implementation and design of marketing collateral, potentially overseeing design volunteers or consultants.

• Contribute to drafting content for the website, blog, presentations, and other public platforms to promote GCF activities, impact, and brand.

• Maintain visual/photo assets and support photography efforts to secure original marketing materials.

Skills and Requirements

• A passion for Green City Force's mission and social justice

• 3+ years of progressive experience in fundraising and development or related roles 

• Proven track record of securing 5 figure funding and experience with organization revenue targets over $3M 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies with a wide range of funders and stakeholders.

• Highly detail-oriented and able to track multiple projects, deadlines and priorities.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to write compelling proposals, reports, and other fundraising skills.

• Collaborative, team oriented work style

• Ability to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong project management skills - experience with creating project plans, setting goals and deadlines, and keeping a team on schedule to meet deadlines

About GCF:

Green City Force's AmeriCorps program prepares young adults aged 18-24 who reside in the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) or low-income housing in NYC and have a high school diploma or equivalency for careers through green service. Being part of the Service Corps is a full-time commitment encompassing service, training, and skills-building experiences related to healthier buildings and communities. GCF is committed to the ongoing success of our alumni.

GCF's programs are rooted in the belief that these young NYC residents are uniquely positioned through leadership, training, and service to drive change in public housing communities while building skills, earning certifications, and gaining experience to help achieve economic prosperity. Partnerships with residents, local and city-wide organizations and agencies, funders, and employers are essential for the holistic approach required to realize the change we envision.

Benefits: Generous leave, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid time off, and 403(b) with employer contribution 

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and a cover letter through Trinet, no phone calls