Program Coordinator – Center Healthy Aging
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Talent Manager, Operations Manager
Location: City of Syracuse
Department: Center for Health Aging
Reports to: Senior Director
Salary Range: $23 – 25.50/hour – Grade 2
Classification: Part-Time (24 hours/week);
Non-Exempt
Date Created: January 2026
Inter Faith Works affirms the dignity of each person and every faith tradition, builds racial and religious equity, and creates bridges of understanding among us.
Position SummaryThe Senior Manager of Development Strategy reports to the Vice President and Chief Development Officer (VP/CDO) and plays a key leadership role in advancing Inter Faith Works’ fundraising and resource development efforts. Working in close partnership with the VP/CDO and agency leadership, this position helps establish, develop, and implement development strategies and fundraising campaigns that ensure sustainable financial support for current programming and the organization’s long term financial future.
The Senior Manager of Development Strategy advances relationship-based fundraising, supervises assigned staff, oversees the processing of all incoming donations and gifts, tracks pledges and ensures the integrity of the donor database. The role actively supports agency fundraising campaigns and events and engages directly with donors, sponsors, and partners.
- Strong written, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
- Minimum of three years of relevant fundraising or development experience preferred
- Experience with donor engagement, grants, and relationship-based fundraising preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree preferred
- Support the establishment and implementation of development strategies in partnership with senior leadership
- Support fundraising campaigns and appeals in collaboration with the VP/CDO and the Communications Manager
- Participate in the development of fundraising campaign themes and messaging
- Assist with sponsorship solicitation and application processes
- Supervise the Development Coordinator and provide guidance on priorities, workflow, and performance
- Oversee the processing, acknowledgment, and tracking of all incoming donations
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the donor database and reporting systems
- Support the preparation of the agency’s annual report in collaboration with the Communications Manager
- Conduct research on prospective and current donors, including first time leadership-level donors
- Provide research on donors who make a first‑time gift of $500 or more, and present this research to the VP/CDO
- Present donor research, strategy, and recommendations to senior development leadership
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships aligned with organizational goals
- Identify and cultivate donors interested in leaving a legacy gift
- Maintain ongoing stewardship with donors and, when appropriate, their family members
- Ensure proper internal documentation and acknowledgment of all gifts and commitments
- In partnership with VP/CDO and the Communications Manager, lead the planning and implementation of Inter Faith Leadership Award Dinner (ILAD)
- Assist the VP/CDO, and in partnership with the Communications Manager, in planning and developing events and campaigns
- Participate in ILAD Honoree Selection Committee meetings during which the theme is determined and prospective honorees chosen.
- Support senior leadership in identifying and finalizing honorees and sponsors
- Support the solicitation of Inter Faith Leadership Award Dinner sponsor ships in partnership with VP/CDO
- Coordinate outreach to selected honorees and sponsors
- Develop interview questions and participate in honoree interviews in collaboration with the Communications Manager
- Review tribute videos and recommend edits in partnership with VP/CDO and Communications Manager
- Manage vendor and venue relationships…
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