Development Associate: Principal Gifts & Prospect Research

New York Philharmonic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation

Access to performances

Job summary

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to support the Prospect Research & Management and Principal Gifts teams. You will help maintain donor records, manage data, and assist with proposals, reports, and event materials.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in fundraising or related operations, experience with Tessitura, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role with some evening/weekend commitments as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of fundraising, administration, or data management experience.
• Experience with donor records, research, or moves management.
• Experience with Tessitura or similar donor CRM is highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor records and track engagement activity for moves management.
• Keep Tessitura records up to date and enrich donor/prospect profiles.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and confidential briefings on prospects.
• Assemble materials for galas and events (dinners, receptions, tours).
• Maintain project management systems to track research requests and approvals.
• Process department invoices as needed.
• Represent the Patron Lounge and assist with guest relations at events.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising operations

Data management

Tessitura experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura database

Job description

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to support the Prospect Research & Management and Principal Gifts teams. You will help maintain donor records, manage data, and assist with proposals, reports, and event materials.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in fundraising or related operations, experience with Tessitura, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role with some evening/weekend commitments as needed.