Campaign & Special Projects Manager - Fundraising Impact

Aprahome; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Juilliard is seeking a Manager, Campaign & Special Projects reporting to the Vice President and Chief Development Officer. The role advances fundraising priorities, campaign objectives, and special initiatives while coordinating cross-functional activities with donors, volunteers, and institutional leadership.

The position focuses on managing complex projects, driving strategic execution, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities for a major endowment campaign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in fundraising, campaign management, or nonprofit administration.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Professionalism, discretion, and handling confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage campaign operations and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across departments.
• Support campaign leadership and volunteers.
• Drive execution of strategic projects aligned with Development Office goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Campaign management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Project management

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Raiser’s Edge / Tessitura

Job description

Juilliard is seeking a Manager, Campaign & Special Projects reporting to the Vice President and Chief Development Officer. The role advances fundraising priorities, campaign objectives, and special initiatives while coordinating cross-functional activities with donors, volunteers, and institutional leadership.

The position focuses on managing complex projects, driving strategic execution, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities for a major endowment campaign.