Donor Relations & Planned Giving Officer

S27a; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation and PTO

Pension plan + 401K

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS seeks a dynamic fundraiser to join our development team as the Individual and Planned Giving Officer. You’ll manage a donor portfolio, build relationships, and grow the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society, reporting to the Senior Development Officer.

You will steward donors, draft letters and proposals, and collaborate with the team to strategize and expand giving programs, with a NYC hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of individual and/or planned giving fundraising experience.
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing gifts of $1,000+.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and utilize database systems; Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Slack and Canva a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Personal drive, initiative and creative problem solving.
• Willingness to support fundraising events and team initiatives.
• Appreciation for theater and the performing arts.
• An affection for dogs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 300 donors and prospects with capacity to give $1,000+ annually.
• Deepen donor connections to the mission and inform them about events and opportunities.
• Identify high-potential donors and craft personalized engagement strategies.
• Engage with donors in person, Zoom, phone and email to steward and solicit.
• Record notes and actions in Raiser's Edge/NXT accurately.
• Oversee donor acknowledgements and listings with the development analytics team.
• Draft solicitation and acknowledgement letters and occasional foundation proposals.
• Lead growth of the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society and planned giving stewardship program.
• Plan and execute stewardship events and donor recognition.
• Track realized planned gifts and stay current on related legislation and options.
• Coordinate with the team on donor stewardship events and invitations.
• Support Broadway Cares’ fundraising events and weekend activities.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Fundraising experience

Soliciting gifts

Written/verbal/interpersonal skills

Raiser's Edge knowledge

Google Drive & Microsoft Office

Slack & Canva familiarity

Organizational skills

Initiative & problem-solving

Event support

Theater appreciation

Dogs affinity

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/NXT

Job description

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS seeks a dynamic fundraiser to join our development team as the Individual and Planned Giving Officer. You’ll manage a donor portfolio, build relationships, and grow the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society, reporting to the Senior Development Officer.

You will steward donors, draft letters and proposals, and collaborate with the team to strategize and expand giving programs, with a NYC hybrid work arrangement.