Description
Organization Overview
Community Voices Heard (CVH) is a Black and brown-led, power-building organization committed to fighting for dignity for people with low incomes and all New Yorkers. Guided by members, we center womens voices and create unity to win financial security, a fully participatory democracy, and truly affordable homes for every New Yorker. CVH leads community organizing across the state because we will only achieve an equitable New York when we organize and fight together.
For more information, go to cvhaction.org.
Position Overview
The Development Director is a manager-level position responsible for supporting the growth and sustainability of Community Voices Heard (CVH) and its 501(c)(4) affiliate, CVH Power.
Working closely with the Executive Director, senior leadership, and program teams, this role helps implement fundraising strategies that sustain and expand CVHs base of foundation, individual, and institutional supporters.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused position — emphasizing relationship management, grant writing, reporting, event coordination, and donor communications. The title “Development Director reflects the external nature of this role in engaging funders and donors, while internally it functions at a managerial level within CVHs organizational structure.
The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and communicator who thrives in relationship management, strategic follow-through and collaboration across teams.
Key job duties include:
Grants and Institutional Fundraising
Draft and submit compelling grant proposals, reports, and renewals for foundations, government, and institutional funders
Maintain and update the grants calendar to ensure timely submissions and reporting
Support the Executive Director in identifying and cultivating new institutional funding opportunities
Track funder communications and maintain accurate records in EveryAction Individual Giving and Donor Engagement
Assist with developing and executing CVHs annual fundraising campaigns, including Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals
Manage donor acknowledgment processes and ensure timely, personalized thank-you communications
Support donor stewardship activities, including meetings, updates, and correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director
Fundraising Events
Support the planning and execution of 3-4 fundraising or cultivation events annually, including logistics, outreach, and follow-up
Work collaboratively with the Communications team to develop event materials, invitations, and donor communications
Development Operations
Maintain donor and grant information in EveryAction to ensure accuracy and data integrity
Assist with annual revenue projections, budget tracking, and reconciliations with the Finance team
Support internal coordination between development, communications, and program teams to align fundraising with CVHs mission and priorities
Organizational Participation
Collaborate with leadership and staff to ensure fundraising materials accurately reflect CVHs campaigns and impact
Participate in cross-team meetings, retreats, and strategic planning discussions as needed
Requirements
Qualifications:
At least (5) five years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including grant writing, donor communications, or development operations
Proven ability to follow through on cultivating and securing new leads
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to convey CVHs mission and impact clearly
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple timelines and due dates simultaneously
Proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with CRM databases (such as EveryAction, Salesforce, or similar)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, funders, and community partners
Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice; ability to work effectively with diverse communities
Experience with fundraising for 501(c)(4) organizations is a plus
Work Schedule and Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Harlem, NY. CVH currently operates in a hybrid model, with some required in-person work and occasional travel to chapter offices or events. Evening and weekend work may be required during peak campaign periods.
Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid vacation, personal, and sick days; paid holidays; and a 403(b) retirement plan
Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for performance-based bonuses tied to the achievement of annual fundraising goals and demonstrated excellence in donor engagement, stewardship, and overall revenue growth. Bonus structures for this role are determined annually by the Compensation Committee in consultation with the Board.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in this position to jobs@cvhaction.org.
Community Voices Heard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and those with lived experience in the communities we serve.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
