Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center · 3 days ago
Development Manager
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expMind-Builders Creative Arts Center is a nonprofit organization located in the northeast Bronx that provides arts education to youth and families. The Development Manager will oversee fundraising operations, manage CRM systems, and collaborate on grant reporting to support the organization's revenue growth as it approaches its 50th Anniversary.
Digital EntertainmentEducationMusicSocial Media
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead administrator for the department’s CRM platforms (Salesforce and Bloomerang). Ensure the hygiene and accuracy of all donor records, gift entries, and relationship tracking to support the upcoming 50th anniversary campaign
Own the department’s master calendar. Create, assign, and monitor tasks in Asana to ensure the internal team and external consultants meet all deadlines for grants, reports, and appeals without exception
Oversee the full lifecycle of donation processing, from data entry to the generation of tax-compliant acknowledgement letters within 48 hours of receipt
Collaborate with the Finance Department to perform monthly reconciliations of contributed income, ensuring alignment between development records and the general ledger
Lead the data collection and narrative drafting process for all government and foundation grant reports. Work with Program Directors to harvest quantitative metrics (attendance, demographics) and qualitative success stories
Draft narratives and budgets for renewal grants and lower-threshold funding opportunities. Prepare all necessary support materials (board lists, financial statements, work samples) for complex proposals led by the Grant Consultant
Research and track new funding opportunities, maintaining a rigorous pipeline of deadlines in Asana to ensure no opportunity is missed
Synthesize program data into impact reports for the Lobbyist and AED to use in advocacy efforts. Analyze donor data to identify trends in retention and giving levels, making recommendations for upgrade strategies
Continuously evaluate and improve departmental workflows to maximize efficiency and reduce administrative bottlenecks
Partner with the Marketing & Communications Manager to execute the annual appeal and other digital fundraising campaigns, ensuring seamless integration between email marketing and the donor database
Provide robust logistical support for fundraising events and site visits, managing guest lists, RSVPs, and on-site registration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years of experience in development operations, grant management, or a related field in the nonprofit sector
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficient with CRM tools, fundraising platforms and donor databases (Bloomerang, Salesforce)
Prior experience in an arts or community-based organization is a plus
Project Management
Problem solving
Communication (Written & Verbal)
Client Services
Adaptability
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plan with a generous employer contribution towards health benefits.
Health insurance coverage enrollment is available on the first day of the third month of employment.
401(k) plan with employer contribution (after one year).
Paid time off: 10 major holidays and 3 floating holidays, 10 vacation days per year during the first two years of employment with an increase to 15 days after completing two years of employment; 4 personal days; and 6 sick days.
Company
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center is a community-based organization located in the Northeast Bronx.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase