Development Manager

Organization Overview 

Founded in 1972, The Door was created to provide an innovative, comprehensive youth development model to meet the complex needs of young New Yorkers. Today, The Door serves up to eleven thousand young people annually at four locations across New York City, including youth centers in Lower Manhattan and the South Bronx, and two supportive housing sites on the Lower East Side. 

Our success lies in our commitment to meeting youth where they are and providing integrated, wraparound services to help them reach their full potential. Services include health care, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, legal assistance, high school equivalency and college prep, career development, housing support, arts, sports, nutritious meals, and more—all at no cost and within a caring, diverse, and supportive environment. 

Broome Street Academy (BSA)—a charter high school co-located with The Door—serves up to 330 students, prioritizing those experiencing housing instability or involvement with the child welfare system. In partnership with The Door, BSA provides holistic supports to promote success in school and beyond. 

Learn more at www.door.org. 

Position Overview 

The Door’s Advancement Team is seeking an entrepreneurial and exceptionally organized Development Manager to join our growing, 13-person Development & Communications team. This full-time position reports to the Senior Director of Individual Giving and plays a central role in our fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts. 

The Development Manager will serve as the lead administrator of our Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database, support annual giving efforts, help ensure financial reconciliation and reporting accuracy, and contribute to team strategy and operations. This role requires someone who is both systems-oriented and people-centered, with a deep appreciation for The Door’s mission and a strong customer service mindset. 

Key Responsibilities 

Database Leadership 

• Serve as the team’s primary Raiser’s Edge “power user,” overseeing data entry, data integrity, and training. 

• Manage mailing lists, database clean-up, and upgrades to software and internal processes. 

• Research and recommend system improvements and attend relevant trainings. 

Data & Reporting 

• Design and manage dashboards and reporting tools for the Development team, leadership, and Board. 

• Generate and distribute regular statistical, financial, and donor reports to inform strategy. 

Annual Giving 

• Partner with the Senior Director of Individual Giving to implement and grow annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, and monthly giving. 

Finance & Reconciliation 

• Collaborate with Finance and Advancement leadership on accurate and timely reconciliation of revenue and expenses. 

• Create fiscal year and projection reports to support budgeting and forecasting. 

Strategy & Operations 

• Partner with Advancement leadership—including the Chief Advancement Officer—on fundraising strategies and revenue generation initiatives. 

• Support the development of departmental policies, procedures, and knowledge-sharing systems. 

• Plan and facilitate team meetings, retreats, and professional development sessions. 

Event & Campaign Support 

• Collaborate on strategic planning for fundraising events, donor engagement efforts, and external partnerships. 

• Other duties as assigned, in support of departmental priorities and team success. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit development, with at least 2 years of database experience (Raiser’s Edge NXT strongly preferred). 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuasively communicate The Door’s mission and funding needs. 

• Proven success working collaboratively in team environments and contributing to a positive, inclusive culture. 

• Strong project management and prioritization skills; comfort juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. 

• High level of attention to detail, organization, and accountability. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both internal stakeholders and external donors. 

• Creative thinker with intellectual curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset. 

• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); experience with data processing and dashboard creation preferred. 

• Passionate commitment to youth development and The Door’s mission. 

Work Schedule 

• Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday). 

• Hybrid schedule with option to work remotely 1–2 days per week. 

• Occasional evening hours required for events or special projects. 

Compensation 

$65,000 – $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience. 

Non-cash benefits 

• Generous paid time off 

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans) 

• A caring, compassionate, and flexible work environment and culture

• Remote options 

• Professional development funds