Development Manager

Job Description

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.

LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer.

Development Manager – Job Description

Location: New York, NY

Department: Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Supports: CDO, Development Officer, Senior Grants Writer

Status: Full time, exempt

Position Summary

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks a detail‑oriented, proactive, and highly organized Development Manager to support the revenue‑generating efforts of the Central Development Office and coordinate closely with LSNYC’s five borough programs. This role supports fundraising operations, donor engagement, data management, and event execution, while ensuring seamless communication between the central team and Project Directors across borough offices.

We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, precision, and a “let’s get this done” mindset. If you excel at staying organized in a fast‑moving environment, love coordinating across teams, and take pride in keeping every detail sharp and on track, you’ll shine here. If you’re energized by juggling multiple priorities, connecting people and information, and building systems that help a mission‑driven team thrive, this role will feel like home..

Key Responsibilities

1. Development Operations & Fundraising Support

• Provide day‑to‑day support to the CDO, Development Officer, and Senior Grants Writer.
• Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing materials (acknowledgments, stewardship letters, proposals, reports).
• Support annual giving, donor stewardship, revenue campaigns, and board engagement.
• Maintain internal fundraising timelines and follow-up systems.

2. Cross‑Borough Coordination and Borough Event Support

• Act as liaison between Central Development and Project Directors in all five borough offices.
• Support borough events and community fundraisers, ensuring alignment with LSNYC’s fundraising and communications strategy.
• Collect program updates and data needed for grants, impact materials, and donor communications.

3. Database & Administrative Management

• Maintain accurate confidential donor/prospect data for all boroughs in CRM (Raisers Edge preferred).
• Generate reports, queries, and dashboards as needed.
• Process gifts and oversee acknowledgment workflows.
• Manage team scheduling, development calendars, and meeting prep.

4. Event Support

• Assist in planning and executing LSNYC’s central fundraising events, including the annual Jazz for Justice gala and Fun Run.
• Coordinate logistics, registration lists, volunteer management, sponsorship tracking, and communications.
• Provide planning and execution support for borough-level events.

5. Communications & Donor Stewardship

• Support creation of newsletters, email campaigns, presentations, and fundraising materials.
• Assist with social media or website updates related to development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, events, or program coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or Google Sheets/Slides).
  • Ability to create charts, analyze data, manage spreadsheets, and build clean presentations.
• Outstanding writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with consistent accuracy in handling data, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Strong project‑management skills; able to track many tasks across multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort with CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and diverse partners.

Preferred

• Experience supporting events or cross‑departmental projects.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases, grants processes, or marketing/communications.
• Alignment with LSNYC’s mission and commitment to equity.

Core Competencies

• Organization & Prioritization
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Initiative & Problem‑Solving
• Adaptability in fast‑paced environments
• Mission & Equity Orientation

Compensation & Benefits

LSNYC offers an excellent benefits package and highly competitive public interest salary. Our benefits include health, dental and vision plans, contributions to a 403(b) plan, and generous leave time.

Salary Range

$108,000 - $120,000 USD, commensurate with experience.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based in New York City with a minimum of 5 in-office days over each two-week period.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter via the Greenhouse portal. Candidates will be required to submit a one page writing sample.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Dependent on work history and experience.

Salary Range

$108,000—$120,000 USD

All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.