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# Development Manager

- **Company:** MinKwon Center for Community Action
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Gsuite
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e6e67f246104cd94

## About the Role

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

 * Minimum 3-5 years' experience in fundraising, development, or institutional giving.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience producing compelling narratives, reports and other funding facing materials.
 * Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational skills
 * Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
 * Familiarity with advocacy or community organizing work preferred
 * Proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM systems, or fundraising databases a plus
 * Familiarity with working with funding entities including government and private foundations

## Description

The Development Manager leads the organization's fundraising efforts, managing grant writing, donor relationships, and the overall development strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability. This role combines hands-on writing and project management with strategic planning and relationship-building. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a collaborative environment, is highly organized, and is passionate about social justice., Fundraising Strategy & Growth

 * Manage and grow MinKwon's government and foundation portfolios, identifying new funding opportunities and advancing strategic fundraising goals.
 * Develop and implement plan to cultivate and grow corporate funding and individual donations.
 * Track progress toward annual fundraising goals and provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Board.
 * Research and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
 * Support fundraising events such as the annual gala.

Grant Development & Management

 * Lead the drafting, editing, and submission of grant applications, reports, letters of inquiry, and other funder communications.
 * Oversee grant application and reporting cycle, including updating internal timelines and workplans, gathering input and data from staff, and final submission.
 * Collaborate with staff to gather programmatic data and impact stories, and draw on fundraising metrics to shape development strategies.
 * Supervise one junior development staff, setting clear goals and building the capacity of the team.

Donor & Funder Relations

 * Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation and corporate partners, government funders, and major individual donors.
 * Coordinate corporate volunteer opportunities, site visits, and other events to strengthen relationships with current and prospective funders.
 * Prepare talking points and materials for funder meetings, and manage timely next steps to keep relationships moving forward.
 * Ensure timely and thoughtful follow-up, stewardship, and recognition for funders and donors.

Systems & Reporting

 * Maintain grant and donor tracking system with deadlines, submissions, and relationship notes.
 * Coordinate internal reporting to ensure accurate data collection for proposals and reports
 * Work with the Executive Director to produce quarterly fundraising summaries and insights
 * Participate in organization-wide events as appropriate