Hybrid Senior Development Manager

at Nationalities Service Center

• Job title: Senior Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Senior Development Manager leading fundraising efforts at Nationalities Service Center. Overseeing donor relations, communications, and coordination of events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support two members of NSC’s fundraising team.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board’s Development Committee.
• Communicate progress to the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
• Partner with the Executive Director to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Develop strategies to recruit, retain, and grow individual donors.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with institutional funders.
• Participate in Management Team meetings as requested.
• Lead cultivation and stewardship efforts with mid-level donors ($500–$5,000).
• Partner with the Executive Director to steward major donors ($5,000+).
• Set and achieve team-level goals for donor retention and gift growth.
• Maintain best-in-class recognition and gratitude practices.
• Develop strategies to expand NSC’s donor community.
• Lead quarterly community-based events to engage donors and expand networks.
• Manage fundraising and logistics for one major annual event (Global Tastes) in partnership with an event planning firm.
• Ensure timely follow-up after events to strengthen donor relationships.
• Produce a quarterly newsletter for NSC’s donor community.
• Manage NSC’s social media presence with campaigns focused on education and engagement.
• Oversee year-end fundraising efforts using print and digital channels.
• Develop a communications strategy to keep donors informed and engaged.

Requirements

• Strong relationship management skills.
• Commitment to NSC’s mission and belief in the value immigrants bring to communities.
• Experience in individual donor relations and grants management.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising CRM systems preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• 403(b) Plan with 5% Employer Match
• Paid Time Off plus 11 holidays
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Early Friday closing at 1 PM for full-time employees