Patron & Young Donor Program Manager

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employer contributions to the 403(b)—p

Employer-paid Life and Disability

12 Holidays

Access to world-class performances and

Job summary

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Manager, Patron Program to join the Development team. This role leads two donor communities, the Patron Program and Young New Yorkers, supporting donor engagement, events, and fundraising efforts across both programs.

You will work directly with donors, supervise a Development Associate, and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate outreach, events, and donor communications. Evening and weekend availability is required to support concerts and rehearsals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in development.
• Experience in nonprofit, performing arts, or cultural organizations preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Experience working with a donor database (Tessitura preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day coordination of the Patron Program and Young New Yorkers, including donor engagement and stewardship
• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of donors and prospects
• Support fundraising efforts and donor communications across both programs
• Plan and support events and experiences for donors
• Help deliver a strong, welcoming donor experience at concerts, rehearsals, and events
• Supervise a Development Associate and support overall program coordination
• Partner across Development on outreach and engagement efforts
• Support administrative and database tasks as needed

Skills

Development experience

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft 365

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft 365

Job description

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Manager, Patron Program to join the Development team. This role leads two donor communities, the Patron Program and Young New Yorkers, supporting donor engagement, events, and fundraising efforts across both programs.

You will work directly with donors, supervise a Development Associate, and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate outreach, events, and donor communications. Evening and weekend availability is required to support concerts and rehearsals.