Director, Individual Giving & Donor Growth

Hartley House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Floating holiday

Sick days

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403b plan

Job summary

Hudson Guild in New York City seeks a seasoned Director of Individual Giving to lead a comprehensive donor program and drive annual fundraising goals. You will manage a portfolio of individual supporters, craft strategies for four- and five-figure gifts, and collaborate with board, marketing, and finance teams to expand Hudson Guild’s impact across Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and the West Side.

Responsibilities include stewarding donors, overseeing annual campaigns, nurturing relationships, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in non‑profit fundraising.
• Experience securing four‑ and five‑figure gifts, upgrading entry‑level donations, and designing and implementing individual giving strategies.
• Adept at enrolling senior stakeholders in the work.
• Skill in aligning fundraising plans with broader organizational strategy.
• Experience building and managing a portfolio of donors and family foundations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate mission and engage donors.
• Self‑motivated with strong follow‑through and able to work independently.
• Willingness to take initiative and adapt with a can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual fundraising goals from individuals in collaboration with the Deputy Executive Director for Development and External Relations, Executive Director, and the DER team.
• Develop and implement an individual fundraising strategy leveraging Board and organization relationships where possible.
• Research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who can make four‑ and five‑figure gifts.
• Manage year‑round cultivation and stewardship to increase the number of new donors and to increase donor retention and upgrade gift amounts.
• Create compelling appeals with urgent opportunities to give in collaboration with Marketing Manager including direct mail, email, and digital campaigns.
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records of individual touchpoints and action steps in Raiser's Edge database and provide monthly reports on individual giving progress.
• In partnership with the Corporate Relations and Special Events Manager, recommend new Junior Board members to steward the next generation of Hudson Guild supporters.

Job description

Hudson Guild in New York City seeks a seasoned Director of Individual Giving to lead a comprehensive donor program and drive annual fundraising goals. You will manage a portfolio of individual supporters, craft strategies for four- and five-figure gifts, and collaborate with board, marketing, and finance teams to expand Hudson Guild’s impact across Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and the West Side.

Responsibilities include stewarding donors, overseeing annual campaigns, nurturing relationships, and