Senior Development Manager

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)

Senior Development Manager overseeing fundraising activities at LMCC, combining project management and writing skills in a dynamic arts nonprofit. Serving as a strategic partner for institution and individual giving efforts.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key system-oriented project lead in a high-impact development department.
Act as a project manager and strategic partner to support the execution of fundraising activities across Institutional and Individual priorities.
Responsible for managing the grants calendar, contributing directly to the drafting of proposals and reports, and tracking deadlines across all income streams.
Oversee the full lifecycle of institutional support, from initial research and tracking deadlines to the final submission of proposals and reports.
Coordinate cross-departmentally with Program and Finance teams to gather necessary data, budgets, and project updates in a timely manner.
Draft and edit compelling grant narratives, LOIs, and stewardship reports.
Ensure all grant-related requirements are met, including credit line fulfillment, final reporting, crediting, and project tracking.
Proactively manage and build the organization’s prospect list, identifying new foundations and corporations using research tools.
Serve as the central project manager for the Development department, maintaining the comprehensive master calendar for all institutional grants, individual appeals, and special events with an eye toward improving coordination and efficiency.
Work with the Development Assistant to maintain CRM (Salesforce); support gift processing, acknowledgment workflows, and data hygiene.
Act as a bridge between Development and other departments (Programs, Finance, Communications) to ensure a cohesive flow of information.
Support the execution of cultivation & institutional events, including LMCC’s annual Gala, through on-site assistance and event lead up as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years’ experience in institutional giving and/or Development Operations, preferably with a cultural institution, or equivalent professional experience.
Exceptional project management skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills, ability to track and meet deadlines, and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and verbal skills, and facility with budgets.
Ability to compile, report and analyze information succinctly.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritizing work and managing multiple, diverse, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Proficiency using Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, especially with Excel.
Knowledge of Salesforce and/or other CRM systems and fundraising platforms.
Passion for the arts and culture sector.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Dental and optional vision plans
Life insurance
Three (3) weeks of PTO
Generous personal and sick days
Flexible work from home options

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgrant writingproposal draftingreport writingdata analysisbudget managementevent coordinationCRM managementfundraising strategiesinstitutional giving

Soft Skills

organizationtime managementattention to detailverbal communicationindependent workprioritizationwriting skillsediting skillsproofreading skillscollaboration