Manager, Fundraising & Strategic Initiatives at NYCFC

JOB TITLE: Manager, Fundraising & Strategic Initiatives REPORTING TO:  Director, Community Development DEPARTMENT:  Community LOCATION:  New York, NY POSITION OVERVIEW: New York City Football Club (NYCFC) is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Manager, Fundraising & Strategic Initiatives to lead development operations and drive revenue growth across the Community Department. This role serves as a key partner to the Director, Community Development and works closely with the Executive Director of City in the Community (CITC), the club’s nonprofit foundation (annual budget ~$1–3M). The Manager will lead institutional fundraising efforts, including grant writing, oversee development operations, and support execution of strategic initiatives tied to CITC’s 4-Year Strategic Plan, World Cup legacy efforts, and stadium-related community commitments. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Fundraising Strategy & Institutional Giving • Lead grant writing and institutional fundraising efforts, including proposal development, submission, and reporting • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities across foundations, public agencies, and corporate philanthropy • Support development and execution of CITC’s annual fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director • Lead key fundraising campaigns and initiatives aligned with annual revenue targets Financial Management & Development Operations • Manage and monitor CITC’s fundraising budget in collaboration with Finance and Legal, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and adherence to annual targets • Support development of the annual CITC budget (~$1.2M+) and oversee adherence across programs and initiatives • Own preparation and delivery of monthly development reports for the CITC Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team, including revenue tracking, pipeline updates, and key insights • Lead development of CITC’s annual report and impact materials in collaboration with internal stakeholders Events & Campaigns • Lead fundraising strategy and revenue generation for key events including Golf Classic, Consulate Cup, donor events, and matchday activations • Develop and implement revenue-driving campaigns (raffles, auctions, giving initiatives) tied to events and matchdays • Identify and execute new event-based fundraising opportunities, including donor cultivation and stadium-based engagements • Oversee execution in partnership with the Development & Community Relations Associate, ensuring clear ownership of logistics and delivery Donor & CRM Management • Own donor pipeline management, including tracking, segmentation, and movement across giving levels • Oversee CRM system integrity, reporting, and data management to support fundraising strategy and decision-making • Support donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications in collaboration with the Director and Executive Director • Ensure consistent tracking of donor engagement, touchpoints, and outcomes across campaigns and events Strategic Initiatives & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Support implementation of CITC’s 4-Year Strategic Plan, particularly across fundraising and external engagement • Support rollout of Etihad Park community initiatives, including Community Benefits Agreement commitments • Support planning and execution of World Cup legacy initiatives and other cross-functional projects • Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and Legal teams to support partnership integration and community-facing activations WHO YOU ARE: At New York FC, we are committed to upholding our core club values and our values guide how we show up and work together every day.  If you share our values listed below, please consider NYCFC as a great place for you to work (and play): Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others WHAT YOU’LL BRING: • 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants, or partnerships • Strong grant writing and financial tracking experience preferred • Strong writing, organization, and project management skills • Experience with CRM systems and stakeholder coordination • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC • Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays ...