Echoing Green identifies emerging social change leaders and provides them with seed capital and technical assistance to launch innovative social change organizations. Since its inception in 1987, Echoing Green has been the primary provider of first-stage funding and strategic support for social entrepreneurs. Through its signature fellowship program, Echoing Green has distributed more than $25 million in seed capital to 450 visionary leaders who have created 350 new organizations in forty U.S. states and thirty countries.

Working closely with and reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Development Manager will supervise corporate partnerships and individual donor events that contribute to Echoing Green’s ambitious $4.4M development goal, a 7% increase over last year’s goal. A new position created due to organizational growth, the Development Manager will strengthen internal fundraising systems and lead the small development team in deepening current relationships and spawning new ones through more rigorous prospecting, cultivation and stewardship activities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement strategies and relationship-building activities focused on the cultivation of corporate partnerships, including supporting and coordinating the involvement of senior leadership
• Ensure the success of all new and existing donor-focused events by leading event planning efforts, leveraging local and national networks, and recruiting, inspiring, and coordinating volunteers and supporters
• Manage, support and coordinate development team of two development associates and external consultants as appropriate to maximize involvement and impact
• Manage the functions of the development department, designing and driving action plans set to achieve strong annual fundraising goals and designing and fortifying fundraising systems and processes
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts and in setting and tracking goals related to all fundraising activities
• Support the VP of Development and senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with Echoing Green’s overall strategic plan and organizational goals

Qualifications:
•    At least 4 years of experience managing development functions in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
•    Demonstrated success cultivating corporate relationships; knowledge of the New York philanthropic community preferred
•    Strong management skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and supervise development professionals early in their careers
•    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•    Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
•    A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
•    High energy, goal-oriented, and driven, with an entrepreneurial approach to fund raising and problem-solving
•    Commitment to and passion for the mission of Echoing Green
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and development databases
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

To Apply: Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Carolyn Bess, subject line “Development Manager.”

Echoing Green has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for a Development Manager. Commongood Careers (www.cgcareers.org/) is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers.