Development Director — Help Build Power for Housing and Economic Justice | Harlem, NY (Hybrid)

This is an ideal role for a fundraiser who enjoys both strategy and execution and wants to help build a development program inside a powerful grassroots organizing organization.

Community Voices Heard (CVH) is a Black- and brown-led, member-driven organization building grassroots power among people with low incomes across New York.

Our members organize to win:

truly affordable housing
financial dignity for working families
a fully participatory democracy

We center the leadership of women and people most impacted by injustice because lasting change comes from communities organizing together. We are seeking a Development Director to help strengthen and grow the fundraising program that sustains this work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to support the growth and sustainability of Community Voices Heard and its affiliated organization, CVH Power.

This role is ideal for a strong writer, relationship builder, and systems-oriented fundraiser who enjoys managing multiple aspects of development work — from grants and donor stewardship to fundraising events and internal coordination.

While the role carries the title Development Director, it is a highly collaborative (internally manager/senior manager-level) position focused on implementing and strengthening CVH’s fundraising systems and relationships.

This position supports fundraising for both:

Community Voices Heard (501(c)(3))
CVH Power (501(c)(4))

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Institutional & Grant Fundraising

Write compelling grant proposals, reports, and renewals
Maintain the organization’s grants calendar and track deadlines
Research and identify new institutional funding opportunities
Track funder communications and maintain records in EveryAction

Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship

Support annual fundraising campaigns including Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals
Coordinate donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications
Assist with donor cultivation and follow-up meetings

Fundraising Events

Support planning and execution of 3–4 fundraising or donor cultivation events annually
Coordinate logistics, outreach, and post-event follow-up
Work with the communications team to develop invitations and materials

Development Operations

Maintain donor and grant data in EveryAction CRM
Support annual fundraising projections and tracking
Coordinate internally with program, communications, and finance teams

Organizational Collaboration

Ensure fundraising materials reflect current organizing campaigns and impact
Participate in staff meetings, retreats, and strategic planning conversations

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Strong candidates will bring a combination of fundraising experience, strong writing skills, and commitment to social justice work.

Qualifications include:

At least 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
Experience with grant writing and institutional fundraising
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling ability
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines
Experience using CRM systems such as EveryAction or Salesforce
Ability to build relationships with colleagues, funders, and community partners

Additional experience that is helpful but not required:

Fundraising for advocacy or organizing organizations
Experience supporting 501(c)(4) fundraising efforts

We strongly value candidates who are committed to racial, economic, and housing justice.

Community Voices Heard

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