City Living NY
Director of Development and Communications
Position Summary
The Director of Development and Communications at City Living NY is a key storyteller who builds and stewards authentic relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporations. This role leads and collaborates with staff, board, and volunteers to create a vibrant and sustainable fundraising culture. The Director will articulate compelling cases for support, develop effective development systems and strategies, and ensure the organization’s growth and long‑term sustainability. The position reports to the Executive Director and serves as a strategic partner in enriching the lives of youth who have aged out of the NYC foster care system.
Base Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities Development
Work with the Executive Director and Board to develop short- and long-term plans, goals and strategies to raise money to fund and grow the organizational budget.
Create and oversee all aspects of a comprehensive annual development plan that responds to organizational goals and priorities.
Drive the donor cultivation and solicitation strategy.
Develop, implement, and grow the annual giving program through direct mail, matching gifts, monthly giving, online giving, and other donor engagement activities.
Oversee the production and distribution of high-quality donor correspondence, including cultivation materials, direct mail, solicitation letters, emails, notes, and acknowledgment letters that foster donor relationships and enhance confidence in the organization.
Lead grant‑writing efforts by initiating and writing proposals, monitoring current grants, and ensuring that proposals and reports are submitted according to all requirements and deadlines.
Communications
Develop a unified voice for City Living NY across all digital communications.
Develop and implement strategic communication plans to enhance the organization’s image and reputation.
Develop and maintain a communications calendar that provides the CLNY team with a quick view of cross‑network communications and events, including social media, events, blog posts, newsletters, etc.
Craft key written materials for the organization (e.g., Board reports, communications from the Executive Director, Annual Report, e‑blasts, brochures, etc.) in collaboration with other staff.
Draft and manage email marketing to external audiences.
Maintain the organization website and manage data quality of contact lists.
Regularly report on data and suggest changes based on metrics; track online site analytics and prepare reports.
Work cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure that time‑sensitive materials are developed, reviewed, and ready for public consumption on schedule.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Self‑starter who thrives in a startup environment.
Deep appreciation for City Living’s mission.
Excellent project management, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and simultaneous deadlines.
Expertise in engaging donors through digital platforms.
Entrepreneurial nonprofit mindset and ability to develop and implement campaigns to raise CLNY’s visibility and engagement.
Proficiency in social media management and content creation.
Proven experience in development and/or communications roles.
Apply Please apply via Idealist or submit a cover letter and resume to Erica@citylivingny.org. In your cover letter, describe your experience engaging a Board of Directors in individual and/or corporate giving strategies and highlight any related successes.
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The Director of Development and Communications at City Living NY is a key storyteller who builds and stewards authentic relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporations. This role leads and collaborates with staff, board, and volunteers to create a vibrant and sustainable fundraising culture. The Director will articulate compelling cases for support, develop effective development systems and strategies, and ensure the organization’s growth and long‑term sustainability. The position reports to the Executive Director and serves as a strategic partner in enriching the lives of youth who have aged out of the NYC foster care system.
Base Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities Development
Work with the Executive Director and Board to develop short- and long-term plans, goals and strategies to raise money to fund and grow the organizational budget.
Create and oversee all aspects of a comprehensive annual development plan that responds to organizational goals and priorities.
Drive the donor cultivation and solicitation strategy.
Develop, implement, and grow the annual giving program through direct mail, matching gifts, monthly giving, online giving, and other donor engagement activities.
Oversee the production and distribution of high-quality donor correspondence, including cultivation materials, direct mail, solicitation letters, emails, notes, and acknowledgment letters that foster donor relationships and enhance confidence in the organization.
Lead grant‑writing efforts by initiating and writing proposals, monitoring current grants, and ensuring that proposals and reports are submitted according to all requirements and deadlines.
Communications
Develop a unified voice for City Living NY across all digital communications.
Develop and implement strategic communication plans to enhance the organization’s image and reputation.
Develop and maintain a communications calendar that provides the CLNY team with a quick view of cross‑network communications and events, including social media, events, blog posts, newsletters, etc.
Craft key written materials for the organization (e.g., Board reports, communications from the Executive Director, Annual Report, e‑blasts, brochures, etc.) in collaboration with other staff.
Draft and manage email marketing to external audiences.
Maintain the organization website and manage data quality of contact lists.
Regularly report on data and suggest changes based on metrics; track online site analytics and prepare reports.
Work cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure that time‑sensitive materials are developed, reviewed, and ready for public consumption on schedule.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Self‑starter who thrives in a startup environment.
Deep appreciation for City Living’s mission.
Excellent project management, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and simultaneous deadlines.
Expertise in engaging donors through digital platforms.
Entrepreneurial nonprofit mindset and ability to develop and implement campaigns to raise CLNY’s visibility and engagement.
Proficiency in social media management and content creation.
Proven experience in development and/or communications roles.
Apply Please apply via Idealist or submit a cover letter and resume to Erica@citylivingny.org. In your cover letter, describe your experience engaging a Board of Directors in individual and/or corporate giving strategies and highlight any related successes.
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