Development Associate — Donor Programs & Events (Hybrid)

The Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

403(b) plan after one year

Life and Disability insurance

12 Holidays

Job summary

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its donor-focused Individual Giving team. This role supports the Patron Program and the Young New Yorkers Program, helping cultivate, solicit, steward, and engage donors while advancing fundraising goals and exceptional donor experiences.

The position regularly interacts with donors, internal stakeholders, and hospitality partners and includes occasional evening and weekend commitments associated with performances and events.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of fundraising or related experience.
• Experience supporting donor-facing programs; Tessitura valued.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, data comfort.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Independent and collaborative work approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, coordinate, and track Patron Program and Young New Yorkers communications.
• Process gifts and use Tessitura to maintain donor records and reports.
• Support membership events with correspondence, tracking, and budgeting.
• Maintain donor plans in Tessitura and support moves management.
• Coordinate Ackman Family Patron Lounge and Music Box operations.
• Assist with expense, budget, and revenue tracking; analyze giving trends.
• Respond to donor inquiries; support Patron Desk and benefit fulfillment.
• Support frontline fundraising via renewals, upgrades, acquisitions.
• Staff the Patron Lounge during performances and assist events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data handling

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its donor-focused Individual Giving team. This role supports the Patron Program and the Young New Yorkers Program, helping cultivate, solicit, steward, and engage donors while advancing fundraising goals and exceptional donor experiences.

The position regularly interacts with donors, internal stakeholders, and hospitality partners and includes occasional evening and weekend commitments associated with performances and events.