Organization: CFA
Classification: FT Exempt
Role Overview:
The Development Manager is a member of the Development team, responsible for management of AIA New York and the Center for Architecture’s fundraising events and campaigns . The position manages all aspects of four large scale annual events: Guess-A-Sketch (March), the Honors and Awards Luncheon (April), the Annual Golf Classic (June/July), and the Common Bond Gala (October). The Development Manager also oversees a series of smaller donor cultivation events and fundraising campaigns throughout the year, including but not limited to the CFA’s Major Gifts Program, Annual Education Fund, Patron Circle programs, and more.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Acting as primary point-of-contact for all fundraising, cultivation, and acknowledgement events
• Collaborating closely with senior leadership on development planning and all event-related processes
• Overseeing the delivery of sponsorship benefits for events
• Directing the Center for Architecture’s Patrons Circle, a specialized member group, by fostering member relationships, identifying potential patrons, and organizing monthly events
• Coordinating various fundraising initiatives such as the CFA Major Gifts Program, Annual Education Fund, individual donor solicitations, and end of year giving programs amongst others
• Spearheading cultivation activities, including committee meetings, mailings, outreach to potential donors, and follow-up communications.
• Managing event invitation mailings, sponsor outreach, and other donor communications related to events
• Liaising with venues and vendors to ensure seamless event production and logistics
• Coordinating the design of invitations, programs and managing the production of printed and digital materials
• Tracking event budgets on all event-related expenses, revenue projections and reporting
• Serving as the development representative in external and interpersonal processes
• Supervising the Development Coordinator’s work processing all event-related data, including list development, payments, development of invoices, and donor/sponsor acknowledgements
• Collaborating with Communications and Marketing staff to support fundraising outreach campaigns

Education and Experience:

• BA plus at least 3 years’ experience with non-profit management and fundraising
• Proven track record of successful fundraising for organizations – preferred knowledge related to architecture, design, and/or arts education
• Self-confident individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, diplomacy, and good judgment
• Excellent organizational and staff management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and balance priorities, while working in a collaborative setting that involves shared decision-making and program responsibility
• Excellent financial management skills – experience with developing and managing budgets as well as financial projections including monthly reports
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Strong computer skills including WordPress, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and various event management systems

Additional Information
Location: This is a predominantly in person role, with some remote work possible (approx. 2 days per week, depending on event and programmatic needs on site)
FLASA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 - $78,000 USD
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package including low or zero cost health, dental and vision insurance options, 3% 401k match, 15 days PTO per year in your first five years, 10 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and the last week of the year off.
Physical Demands:
Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.). Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
AIANY and the Center for Architecture is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@aiany.org. Please put the job title and your last name on the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.