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About the Role

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its collaborative and donor-focused Individual Giving team. This role supports the Friends Membership Program ($100-2,999) by helping cultivate, steward, and engage individual donors while contributing to fundraising goals and exceptional donor experiences across the organization. The position regularly interacts with donors, internal stakeholders, and event participants and may include evening and weekend commitments associated with performances, membership activities, and special events.

Responsibilities

Draft, coordinate, and track donor communications, including solicitations, acknowledgements, newsletters, and stewardship outreach
Process gifts and maintain accurate donor records within Tessitura
Support membership events through correspondence, attendance tracking, reporting, budgeting, and onsite support
Maintain donor and prospect plans and support moves management activities
Supports the implementation of large-scale Individual Giving fundraising campaigns
Assist with revenue tracking, expense monitoring, and donor analytics projects
Respond to donor inquiries and provide high-touch customer service
Support fundraising initiatives including renewals, upgrades, and acquisition efforts
Staff donor events and performances as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

1+ year of relevant professional experience in fundraising, customer service, administration, or a related field
Experience working with databases; Tessitura experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Skills

Fundraising
Customer service
Administration
Database management
Tessitura
Written communication
Verbal communication
Priority management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Collaborative
Service-oriented
Organized
Detail-focused
Donor interaction
Stakeholder interaction
Proactive
Reliable
Inclusive workplace commitment

Location

New York

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1+ year of relevant professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary/Compensations

$55,348

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from Day 1
Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
12 Holidays
Competitive vacation benefits
Access to world-class performances and events

About the Company

The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs.
After returning to a transformed David Geffen Hall in 2022, the Orchestra is acting on a renewed commitment to building on a legacy of more than 180 years, serving as a platform for today’s greatest musical artists and connecting with our communities.
Gustavo Dudamel will become the Philharmonic’s Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music and Artistic Director in the 2026–27 season.

Equal Opportunity

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.