Development Manager
Legal Services NYC
| Company | Legal Services NYC |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | LSNYC Central Office |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.
LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer. Development Manager – Job Description
Location: New York, NY Department: Development Reports to: Chief Development Officer (CDO) Supports: CDO, Development Officer, Senior Grants Writer Status: Full time, exempt
Position Summary
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) seeks a detail‑oriented, proactive, and highly organized Development Manager to support the revenue‑generating efforts of the Central Development Office and coordinate closely with LSNYC’s five borough programs. This role supports fundraising operations, donor engagement, data management, and event execution, while ensuring seamless communication between the central team and Project Directors across borough offices.
We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, precision, and a “let’s get this done” mindset. If you excel at staying organized in a fast‑moving environment, love coordinating across teams, and take pride in keeping every detail sharp and on track, you’ll shine here. If you’re energized by juggling multiple priorities, connecting people and information, and building systems that help a mission‑driven team thrive, this role will feel like home..
Key Responsibilities
1. Development Operations & Fundraising Support
Provide day‑to‑day support to the CDO, Development Officer, and Senior Grants Writer.
Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing materials (acknowledgments, stewardship letters, proposals, reports).
Support annual giving, donor stewardship, revenue campaigns, and board engagement.
Maintain internal fundraising timelines and follow-up systems.
2. Cross‑Borough Coordination and Borough Event Support
Act as liaison between Central Development and Project Directors in all five borough offices.
Support borough events and community fundraisers, ensuring alignment with LSNYC’s fundraising and communications strategy.
Collect program updates and data needed for grants, impact materials, and donor communications.
3. Database & Administrative Management
Maintain accurate confidential donor/prospect data for all boroughs in CRM (Raisers Edge preferred).
Generate reports, queries, and dashboards as needed.
Process gifts and oversee acknowledgment workflows.
Manage team scheduling, development calendars, and meeting prep.
4. Event Support
Assist in planning and executing LSNYC’s central fundraising events, including the annual Jazz for Justice gala and Fun Run.
Coordinate logistics, registration lists, volunteer management, sponsorship tracking, and communications.
Provide planning and execution support for borough-level events.
5. Communications & Donor Stewardship
Support creation of newsletters, email campaigns, presentations, and fundraising materials.
Assist with social media or website updates related to development initiatives.
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