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About the Role
The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to provide administrative, operational, and data management support to the Prospect Research & Management and Principal Gifts teams. This role is crucial for maintaining data integrity, supporting fundraising operations, facilitating communication, and ensuring the seamless coordination of team priorities and activities.
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
Requirements
- 1+ year of relevant professional experience in fundraising, customer service, administration, or a related field
- Experience supporting administrative, research, data management, or fundraising operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- 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
- Organized and detail-focused
- Discreet and thoughtful when handling confidential information
- Comfortable working with data, research, and donor records
- Collaborative, proactive, and reliable
- Committed to contributing to an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs
Skills
- Database or Tessitura experience is highly valued
- Data management
- Research
- Fundraising operations
- Communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Project management
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
- $57,285
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.