Development Manager - Safe Passage Project

About Safe Passage Project 

Safe Passage Project (SPP) is a highly focused nonprofit immigration legal services organization that provides free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation. Founded in 2013, SPP has grown to include 50+ employees, two offices, and an annual budget of over $5 million. It manages over 1,300 open cases a year.

To date, SPP has supported more than 3,000 young people in NYC and Long Island. The New York Immigration Courts, some of the busiest immigration courts in the US, have more than 15,000 juveniles on their dockets, many of whom are fleeing trauma in their countries of origin such as gang violence and recruitment, abuse, and sexual assault. Immigrant children are not afforded free legal representation by the government, regardless of their age. As a result, more than half of immigrant children in immigration proceedings must go to court without the aid of a lawyer. Among unaccompanied children with legal representation, immigration court data shows that 73% are allowed to remain in the United States, whereas only 15% of unrepresented children are allowed to stay. This is where Safe Passage Project steps in, both through providing immigrant youth with direct representation by staff attorneys and through a robust network of pro bono attorneys who SPP attorneys train, mentor, and supervise.

About the Role  

This role will be responsible for leading donor engagement efforts, overseeing the implementation of fundraising strategies, and maintaining and updating Safe Passage Project's donor database. This position will be based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities  

• Understand and oversee the implementation of major fundraising strategies with potential and current donors, particularly individuals, foundations, and corporations;
• Build and manage relationships with donors via donor communications, stewardship, and acknowledgments;
• Manage and update Safe Passage Project's donor data in Salesforce;
• Contribute to grant proposals by working in close coordination with the contracted grant writer;
• Accompany Executive Director on donor visits and conduct independent visits, as needed.
• Prepare reports for the Board of Directors on the status of fundraising activities toward Safe Passage Project's 3-year goal;

Qualifications

The strongest candidates for this position will have most, though likely not all, of the followingqualifications and characteristics:

• 4-8 years of overall professional experience, with 3+ years in nonprofit development, individual giving, institutional giving, or related roles;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Strong writing abilities for donor communications and grant proposals;
• Proficiency with Salesforce and data entry;
• Passion for technology and aptitude for learning new systems;

Qualities We're Looking For

• A commitment to Safe Passage Project's mission and desire to make a difference in children's lives;
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• The ability to work effectively with underserved communities;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• A high level of discretion in handling confidential information;
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment;
• Proactive problem-solving skills;
• A spirit for collaboration and being a team player;
• Appreciation of details and organization;

Compensation and Benefits

Safe Passage Project offers a competitive salary in the range of $75,000 - $90,000 annually and offers the following benefits:

• In a hybrid work environment
• Open Paid Time Off
• Medical plans (which includes 1 plan that has 100% premium coverage).
• Dental plans, Vision plans, and telehealth services.
• An employer-sponsored retirement savings plan- we provide up to 6% employer match of your 401(k) contributions
• 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave along with Unpaid Leave of Absence
• Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD) Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Pet Health Insurance
• Yearly Professional Development Stipend
• Time off from December 24th to January 1st
• Home Office Stipend
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedule

The team works on a beautiful campus at a terrific office location in Tribeca and in our Long Island office in Farmingdale, NY. Safe Passage Project is proud to have a top-down, bottom-up commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Safe Passage Project is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on Safe Passage Project, please visit www.safepassageproject.org.