Development Manager

Employee Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt, Non-union

Reports To: Director of Development

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 6:30pm (some flexibility in regular hours, by arrangement with supervisor); weekend and evening hours periodically required; in person with some hybrid flexibility

The Center for Fiction seeks a Development Manager to oversee the implementation of its fundraising strategy. Working closely with the Director of Development, this role manages significant development projects, donor communications, and operations, including the full grant lifecycle. The Development Manager is organized, detail-oriented, and a strong writer and communicator. This position supervises an Administrative Assistant in the Development department and ensures that work is carried out smoothly and on time.

• Oversee development operations with support of Administrative Assistant, including donor and gift records, reporting, gift receipt and acknowledgment, and more.
• Project manage components of the Annual Awards Benefit and the First Novel Fête, driving $1M+ in contributed revenue.
• Manage the organization's grants, including research and prospecting, the grant calendar, and proposal and report preparation and submission. Write strong and compelling grants.
• Manage special projects in the Development department, including programmatic sponsor ships, annual giving campaigns, and more.
• Create and maintain written fundraising collateral and donor materials.
• Supervise the Development Administrative Assistant.

• Values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team; motivated and goal-oriented.
• Exceptional writing skills; expertise in grant writing and fundraising communications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial.
• Integrity/ethics beyond reproach; maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Connection to The Center for Fiction’s mission.

• 5 years of work experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• Experience in grants management, research, proposals, grant writing, and reporting.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and realizing goals and deadlines.
• Sophisticated understanding of grants, giving campaigns, and special event logistics.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Office-based roles:
  This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing, and occasionally lift or move items up to 20 pounds.
• This role also at times requires periods of sustained standing and walking, and interaction with the public.

Please send a cover letter, a resume, and a supplemental questionnaire (see below) as a single PDF to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with “Development Manager” in the subject line. For your supplemental questionnaire, please write a short paragraph in response to each of the following:

• Describe a time when you managed a complex project.
• How have you grown institutional giving in your current or previous development roles?

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning February 19, 2026. Position open until filled.

A literary nonprofit located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn’s arts and cultural district, The Center for Fiction supports readers and writers of all ages and histories, and builds community through fiction. We offer a wide range of public programming for local and national audiences, workshops and creative spaces for emerging and established writers, and awards and fellowships that support the development of fresh talent and inspire readers to discover new voices.