Prospect Research & Principal Gifts Associate

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 Holidays

Job summary

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its Development team, providing administrative, operational, and data management support to the Prospect Research & Management and Principal Gifts teams. This role helps maintain data integrity, support fundraising operations, facilitate effective communication, and ensure the seamless coordination of team priorities and activities.

The position works with donor and prospect information, confidential research materials, fundraising

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant professional experience in fundraising, customer service, administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting administrative, research, data management, or fundraising operations; Tessitura experience highly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, computer proficiency, and comfort working with data and confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a season-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to shifting needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Principal Gifts and Prospect Research & Management operations by maintaining donor records, tracking engagement activity, and assisting with moves management
• Maintain accurate Tessitura records and research or add contact information to donor and prospect records
• Help prepare proposals, reports, confidential internal briefings, and biographical summaries on prospects
• Assemble preparatory materials for annual galas and other select events, including dinners, receptions, and tours
• Maintain project management systems to track research requests and approval updates
• Process department invoices as needed
• Serve as a Patron Lounge representative at designated performances and assist with guest relations for galas and special events
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Organized and detail-focused

Discreet with confidential information

Collaborative and proactive

Multi-priority management

Independent & team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its Development team, providing administrative, operational, and data management support to the Prospect Research & Management and Principal Gifts teams. This role helps maintain data integrity, support fundraising operations, facilitate effective communication, and ensure the seamless coordination of team priorities and activities.

The position works with donor and prospect information, confidential research materials, fundraising