Donor Relations & Planned Giving Specialist

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS seeks a dynamic Individual and Planned Giving Officer to manage a donor portfolio and expand the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society. You will build authentic relationships, steward gifts and plan giving initiatives with the development team in a hybrid NYC setting.

You will work closely with the senior development officer and director of development to strategize, implement, and grow our individual and planned giving programs while coordinating events and

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 in Google Drive and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Slack and Canva a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• 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 who give or have the capacity to give $1,000+ annually
• Ensure donors deepen their connection to our mission and stay informed about events and opportunities
• Identify donors with higher potential and craft personalized engagement strategies
• Regularly connect with donors in person, via Zoom, phone and email
• Record notes and actions into Raiser's Edge/NXT and assist with tracking success
• Oversee donor acknowledgements and listings for online and print publications
• Draft solicitation and acknowledgement letters, as well as occasional foundation grant proposals
• Lead growth of the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society and planned giving program
• Design and implement stewardship and recruitment strategies with communications
• Plan and execute stewardship events and donor recognition
• Track realized planned gifts and stay updated on relevant legislation and financial options
• Plan and execute donor stewardship events and manage invitations
• Assist in coordinating Red Buckets fundraising appeals during spring and fall
• Be available for evening and weekend events and meetings

Skills

Donor relations

Planned giving

Portfolio management

Raiser's Edge/NXT

Event coordination

Communication skills

Database proficiency

Fundraising experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge/NXT

Job description

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS seeks a dynamic Individual and Planned Giving Officer to manage a donor portfolio and expand the Colleen Dewhurst Legacy Society. You will build authentic relationships, steward gifts and plan giving initiatives with the development team in a hybrid NYC setting.

You will work closely with the senior development officer and director of development to strategize, implement, and grow our individual and planned giving programs while coordinating events and