Hybrid Development Associate, Donor Programs & Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision from Day 1

403(b) plan contributions after one yr

Life and Disability insurance

12 Holidays

Competitive vacation benefits

Access to world-class performances

Job summary

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its Individual Giving team, supporting the Patron Program and Young New Yorkers donors. You will cultivate, solicit, steward, and engage donors while advancing fundraising goals and delivering exceptional donor experiences.

The role regularly interfaces with donors, internal stakeholders, and hospitality partners, with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events and performances.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant professional experience in fundraising, membership, customer service, administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting donor-facing programs, membership services, or fundraising operations; database experience required, with Tessitura experience highly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency, and comfort working with data.

Responsibilities

• Draft, coordinate, and track Patron Program and Young New Yorkers communications, including solicitations, acknowledgments, and stewardship outreach.
• Process gifts and use Tessitura to maintain donor records and generate reports.
• Support membership events through correspondence, attendance tracking, reporting, budget monitoring, and onsite assistance.
• Maintain donor and prospect plans in Tessitura and support moves management activities.
• Coordinate operations for the Ackman Family Patron Lounge and Music Box, including inventory and hospitality communication.
• Assist with expense, budget, and revenue tracking and analysis of giving trends.
• Respond to donor inquiries and support Patron Desk, concierge ticket service, and benefit fulfillment.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Clear communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its Individual Giving team, supporting the Patron Program and Young New Yorkers donors. You will cultivate, solicit, steward, and engage donors while advancing fundraising goals and delivering exceptional donor experiences.

The role regularly interfaces with donors, internal stakeholders, and hospitality partners, with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events and performances.