Coordinator, Philanthropic Events & Partnerships

School of American Ballet; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Vacation & holiday weeks

Retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

The School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York seeks a Coordinator, Philanthropic Events and Partnerships to support fundraising operations and donor relations. You will help plan SAB's annual events, manage guest lists, vendor coordination, and post-event reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining donor records in Raiser's Edge, coordinating with committee members, and supporting sponsor outreach. Evening/weekend hours are required; the role is in-person four days per week with one

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced customer service and strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Zoom; ability to learn fundraising software.
• Experience with MailChimp and Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Evening and weekend hours for donor events.

Aufgaben

• Assist in planning SAB's three annual fundraisers and manage ticketing, RSVPs, guest lists, and seating.
• Coordinate with designers, printers, vendors on invitations, programs, signage, contracts, and logistics.
• Prepare timelines, run-of-show materials, and direct volunteers and staff on event day.
• Coordinate donor follow-up and post-event reporting; maintain donor records in Raiser's Edge.
• Track and reconcile event income/expenses to support budgets; draft gift acknowledgments.
• Support Development Committee meetings and briefing materials.
• Identify sponsor prospects and draft proposals; track sponsor benefits and deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Administrative skills

Organizational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

MailChimp

Raiser’s Edge

Jobbeschreibung

# Coordinator, Philanthropic Events & PartnershipsLegal Address - New York, NY 10023## OverviewSalary Range$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/yearLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year Degree## Description**Organization Overview**The School of American Ballet (SAB) at Lincoln Center, founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, is the preeminent ballet school in the country. Our mission is to train professional dancers for careers in classical ballet. We provide the resources for a diverse pool of students to train at the highest level – with 15-25 a year going on to dance for New York City Ballet, our official but independent ballet company, and other major ballet companies worldwide. SAB has a far-reaching impact on the art form and enriches the lives of each student who comes through its doors, over 800 annually, ages 6 to 18. SAB has approximately 100 part- and full-time employees and an operating budget of $17 million. In the 2026-2027 school year, administrative employees are expected to work in person 4 days per week and may telecommute one day per work week.**Position Overview**SAB seeks a **Coordinator, Philanthropic Events and Partnerships** to support the operations of a dynamic department. The Philanthropic Events and Partnerships department raises over $2.2 million annually from three major fundraising events and an evolving corporate relations program. Philanthropic Events and Partnerships also assist in planning several board and staff events throughout the year. The Coordinator, Philanthropic Events and Partnerships will provide administrative support for the daily running of the department. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Philanthropic Events and Partnerships.**Key Responsibilities****Events***Assist in planning and producing SAB's three annual fundraisers: The Nutcracker Family Benefit, SAB Ball, and Workshop Performance Benefit.** Manage ticket sales, RSVPs, guest lists, and seating plans in partnership with event leadership* Coordinate with designers, printers, and vendors on invitations, programs, signage, contracts, invoices, and logistics* Prepare timelines, staffing plans, and run-of-show materials; direct volunteers and staff on event day* Coordinate post-event reconciliation, donor follow-up, and reporting**Department Operations*** Serve as a primary point of contact for donors, sponsors, and staff on event-related inquiries* Maintain donor, prospect, and event records in Raiser's Edge* Build mailing lists and produce targeted communications to donors, prospects, committee members, and attendees* Track and reconcile event income and expenses to support budget management* Coordinate gift acknowledgments twice monthly* Support Development Committee and event leadership meetings, including briefing materials and reports**Corporate Partnerships*** Assist with identifying sponsor prospects and drafting proposals and outreach* Track and fulfill sponsor benefits, including recognition, tickets, hospitality, and other contractual deliverables## Qualifications and Benefits**Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree.* Advanced customer service skills plus strong administrative and organizational abilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom and the capacity to learn and utilize fundraising databases and communications software. Experience with MailChimp and Raiser’s Edge is a plus.* Must be detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, and capable of prioritizing and managing multiple assignments in a busy environment.* Possess superior interpersonal skills and work successfully with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and staff.* Ability to be hands-on with all aspects of event preparations and logistics and able to lift 25 lbs.* Competency for representing the institution well to the general public and funders.* An interest in performing arts, dance, and/or education is preferred.* Evening and weekend hours required for donor events.**Benefits**SAB offers a superior benefit package, including full health benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus two holiday weeks in December), and generous retirement savings benefits.The School of American Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.The annual salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000.