Development Manager

About Us

The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) educates, defends, and protects the rights of immigrants. As the longest-serving organization providing immigration-related services in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, we offer culturally competent legal services, a vibrant Workers Center, and adult literacy classes that directly support our immigrant communities.

In addition to direct services, we advocate for systemic change through policy work and community organizing. Our mission is grounded in a healing-centered, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safe and supportive interactions to foster resilience, dignity, and trust.

Position Summary

NMCIR seeks a part-time Development Manager to help balance and grow our nonprofit funding portfolio. This role works closely with the Executive Director and is supported by NMCIR’s Board Development Committee. The Development Manager will focus on grants, appeals, events, and individual donors to build a more diversified and sustainable funding base.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who is strategic, organized, and mission-driven, with a clear understanding of how relationship-building and storytelling advance immigrant rights.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Write and submit grant proposals.
• Build relationships with current and prospective foundation staff.
• Maintain a grants calendar and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather data and budget information.

Individual Giving

• Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective individual donors.
• Draft donor communications, including multiple appeals and thank-you letters.
• Support the implementation of a recurring donor program.

Fundraising Events

• Plan, coordinate, and support fundraising events (e.g., annual gala, rooftop fundraisers, community gatherings).
• Build and nurture relationships with funders and donors by hosting them at events and maintaining personalized outreach before, during, and after gatherings to ensure they feel welcomed, valued, and connected to NMCIR’s mission.

Data & Systems

• Maintain accurate donor and grant records.
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and generate reports for leadership.

Strategy & Collaboration

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop annual fundraising strategies.
• Support storytelling and branding efforts to amplify NMCIR’s impact and attract supporters.

Community Engagement & Office Presence

• Maintain a regular in-person presence at NMCIR’s office to engage with staff, volunteers, and visiting donors as part of our community-building efforts.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and internal activities to stay connected to programmatic work and organizational priorities.
• Serve as a welcoming face for funders and community partners visiting the office or attending events, helping them feel part of NMCIR’s work.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to capture stories, program updates, and client impact to inform fundraising efforts.

How We Will Support You

At NMCIR, we understand that strong fundraising requires collaboration, resources, and trust. As our Development Manager, you will be supported through:

• Hands-on Collaboration with our Executive Director (a seasoned fundraiser), a development consultant (year 1), and program staff to help craft compelling proposals and donor communications.
• A Mission-Driven Team dedicated to immigrant rights and community-building.
• Access to Donor Data and institutional knowledge to help build authentic relationships with funders and donors.
• Professional Development Opportunities, including training and workshops to strengthen your skills in fundraising, communications, and nonprofit leadership. We envision this position expanding in year two and are committed to building a full development team moving forward.
• A Culture of Respect and Flexibility that values your contributions, your lived experiences, your voice, and your time.

We are committed to helping you grow as a fundraising professional while advancing NMCIR’s mission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or related field.
• Strong grant writing skills with proven success securing foundation and/or government funding.
• Experience with individual donor cultivation and fundraising events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to immigrant rights and social justice.
• Familiarity with donor databases is a plus.
• Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.

To Apply

Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to team@nmcir.org, with “Development Manager Application” in the subject line. Interviews will be held in August, position begins September.