Development Manager

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is seeking a dynamic and strategic Development Manager to support the organization’s fundraising efforts and ensure that the organization meets its annual revenue goals. This role will execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, strengthen relationships with existing sponsors, and research and secure nongovernmental grants.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, demonstrate a high degree of initiative with a strong focus on business development, and possess the drive to build lasting fundraising success for the organization.

This position reports to the president and vice president as noted below.

Key Functions

• Identify new funding opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, major gifts, foundation grants, and individual giving
• Assist in the planning, execution, and wrap-up of the annual gala dinner fundraiser and other cultivation events

Responsibilities

• Work with the President on donor strategy and project proposals
• Strategize and execute annual appeals
• Work with the administrative Vice President to organize our annual gala event including, securing venue and managing vendors
• Coordinate with venue and event consultants, lead fundraising, invoicing, ensure timely receipt of payments, sending donor acknowledgements
• Manage new corporate member intake, maintain corporate member lists and materials, monthly emails, and periodic invitations
• Maintain cultivation lists for all upcoming public & private programs, special events and VIP opportunities, create and send donor acknowledgements, prepare grant reports for donors
• Manage Salesforce to ensure accurate reporting and donor management, campaign, gala, and other contribution reconciliations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in fundraising and development
• Experience organizing and leading large-scale events
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks, details, and deadlines
• Strong grant writing and research skills, superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of China and/or U.S.-China relations strongly preferred

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or work authorization required
• B.A. required
• Hybrid work schedule (current required 3 days in the NYC office; 2 days remote)
• Some evening and weekend work required

• Insurance: 100% employer paid health insurance for employee or medical opt-out plan; voluntary dental and vision plans available; employer paid life insurance; voluntary long-term disability plan
• Time off: 12 paid holidays; 5 personal days; 15 vacation days; 12 sick days per year
• Retirement: mandatory employee contribution triple matched by employer after one year of employment
• Optional participation in employer sponsored transit program
• Other benefits: weekly Chinese language classes available; subscription to multiple news platforms; work from home stipend; personal development and training opportunities.