Development Communications Manager

The Development Communications Manager serves as the primary writer for Asphalt Green’s Development team, creating clear, compelling donor-facing communications that support fundraising strategy, deepen donor engagement, and tell the story of Asphalt Green’s mission, impact, programs, and funding priorities.

What You Will Do

Write and coordinate fundraising content, donor updates, stewardship materials, campaign messaging, impact stories, event communications, donor briefings, and other Development-related materials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role helps connect people to the work behind the programs, including sports, fitness, aquatics, camps, and community-centered programming that serve New Yorkers of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, development communications, fundraising communications, nonprofit development, donor communications, marketing communications, content writing, or a related field.
• Experience writing donor-facing, fundraising, campaign, stewardship, nonprofit, or mission-driven communications.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communications projects, deadlines, reviews, and stakeholders.
• Experience gathering information from internal teams and turning it into clear written materials.
• Ability to write for different audiences, including donors, funders, partners, board members, staff, and community supporters.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in names, data, program details, donor information, and donor-facing materials.
• Ability to collaborate with Development, Marketing, Communications, program teams, consultants, and leadership.
• Ability to work with confidential donor, prospect, participant, and organizational information with care and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM databases, email platforms, content management tools, project management tools, or similar systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays