Description

Position: Development Manager

Employee Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt, Non-union 

Reports To: Director of Advancement

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm (some flexibility in regular hours, by arrangement with supervisor); weekend and evening hours periodically required; in person with some hybrid flexibility

Salary: $72,000

Position Overview: 

The Center for Fiction seeks a Development Manager to oversee the implementation of its fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager is a core member of a small, high-functioning team responsible for securing and stewarding the contributed revenue that makes CFF's work possible. You will own the grants portfolio end-to-end, manage projects including key components of the organization's flagship fundraising events, and keep development operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Own the full grant lifecycle: prospect research, calendar management, proposal writing, submission, and reporting.
• Oversee development operations with support of Administrative Assistant, including: donor and gift records, reporting, gift receipt and acknowledgment, and more.
• Project manage components of the Annual Awards Benefit and the First Novel Fête, driving $1M+ in contributed revenue.
• Manage special projects in the Development department, including programmatic sponsorships, annual giving campaigns, and more.
• Create and maintain written fundraising collateral and donor materials.
• Supervise the Development Administrative Assistant.

Ideal Qualities

• Values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team; motivated and goal-oriented.
• Exceptional writing skills; expertise in grant writing and fundraising communications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial.
• Integrity/ethics beyond reproach; maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Connection to The Center for Fiction’s mission.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• Demonstrated experience in grants management, research, proposals, grant writing, and reporting.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and realizing goals and deadlines.
• Sophisticated understanding of grants, giving campaigns, and special event logistics.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supervising direct reports

Other Requirements

• Office-based roles: This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing, and occasionally lift or move items up to 20 pounds.
• This role also at times requires sustained standing and walking, as well as interaction with the public. 

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $72,000

The Center for Fiction offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 days of paid vacation annually, increasing with tenure
• Winter Holiday Break (Christmas Eve through New Year's Day)
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 12 paid sick days per year
  
  

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to jobs@centerforfiction.org with “Development Manager” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please speak to your experience managing grants, including an example of a grant or institutional funding relationship you are particularly proud of.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

About CFF

A literary nonprofit located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn’s arts and cultural district, The Center for Fiction supports readers and writers of all ages and histories, and builds community through fiction. We offer a wide range of public programming for local and national audiences, workshops and creative spaces for emerging and established writers, and awards and fellowships that support the development of fresh talent and inspire readers to discover new voices.

Requirements

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