Job Title: Development Manager
Supervisor: Chief of Strategic Philanthropy
Job Status: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $55,000-65,000
Job Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid schedule 3-4 days in the office (Midtown Manhattan) and 1-2 days at home
About Encore: Known widely as Broadways longest running act of loving care, Encore’s mission is to
improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through a
robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach” to ensure Seniors are able to
age in place comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of the most respected
and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York City.
Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older
New Yorkers but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do
not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its
number one resource.
About Position: To meet the ambitious mission and programmatic objectives of Encore Community
Services’ growth and upcoming strategic plan, the Development Department drives and stewards the
organization’s relationships with its funders. This team works to secure foundation grants, corporate
sponsorships, and individual giving to support Encore’s robust programs and service. The Development
Manager will be responsible for effectively managing the development department’s database and
operations. Duties will include all data management (gift entry, acknowledgments coding systems,
analysis, reporting, staff training), direct mail (writing, producing print and email campaigns according
to a yearly calendar), and development systems support (overseeing mailings, prospect research, event
support, special projects).
Benefits: This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with
Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous
paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer
Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits.
Job Responsibilities:
Data Administration:
- Develop and oversee all data entry/donation processing, create coding systems for consistent
donor tracking, create donor portfolios for relevant staff, build out our metrics systems that
measure performance;
- Create dashboards tracking development performance, budget versus actuals, and other
representations of donor activities and outcomes;
- Create consistency and efficiency in the development department’s data collection,
maintenance, and reporting;
- Prepare and mail thank you/acknowledgment letters to donors;
- Create and maintain reports that help drive the department’s decision-making; lead in creating a
department driven by data;
- Assist in budget planning with donor reports and data analysis.
Direct mail:
- Create annual mail/email plan and revenue budget each fiscal year;