New York Public Radio

Major Gifts Officer

New York Public Radio$85K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of front-line fundraising experience, managing donor portfolios
  • Demonstrated success securing gifts of $25,000+
  • Experience with volunteer-led fundraising initiatives
  • Knowledge of NYC philanthropic landscape and cultural sectors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom, and CRM (Salesforce preferred)
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of 100-125 individual donors, executing fundraising strategies
  • Implement plans to meet revenue goals for operating, special project, and campaign funding
  • Track moves management for donors and prospects to enhance giving opportunities
  • Develop research strategies in collaboration with prospect research senior manager
  • Plan and execute donor meetings, events, and cultivation strategies
  • Create engaging stewardship, communication, and solicitation plans with the development team
  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure impactful messaging for donor engagement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible onsite work schedule, requiring 2 days at the office
Full Job Description
Major Gifts Officer New York Public Radio - home to WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, and The Jerome L. Greene Space - is seeking a Major Gifts Officer. The Major Gifts Officer is a front-line fundraiser on the New York Public Radio philanthropy team. This is a team in growth mode, as NYPR expands its philanthropy strategy and elevates the major gift portfolio. The gift officer will work in partnership with the VP of Philanthropy and other development and senior staff and trustees to build and maintain relationships with individual donors and prospects who are capable of annual gifts at $25,000 and above, as well as larger multi-year commitments. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management Create and execute fundraising and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of approximately 100-125 individual donors for annual gifts of $25,000 and more, as well as multi-year commitments. Implement long- and short-term plans to meet revenue goals for general operating, special project, and campaign funding priorities. Pipeline Management Execute and track moves management for major gift donors and prospects within the MGO's portfolio, with the goal of increased and new giving. Assist in the development of research strategies, working closely with the senior manager of prospect research. Plan and execute one-on-one meetings, station tours, and other gatherings and points of connection, to further cultivation and stewardship objectives. Proposal Development & Solicitation Partner across development team on the creation of innovative, engaging, and intimate stewardship, communication and solicitation strategies. Establish strong relationships and lines of communication with program staff, working together to create accurate and impact-driven messaging that increases donor awareness and engagement with NYPR's work. Qualifications Passionate and dynamic storyteller who thrives on building relationships and creating transformative experiences that inspire donors to take action At least 5 years of front-line fundraising experience, preferably managing an active portfolio of individual donors Proven track record of securing gifts of $25,000 and above Experience coordinating volunteer-led fundraising activities Knowledge of NYC philanthropic and cultural communities; classical music experience a plus Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom, and CRM databases (Salesforce a plus) Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and work independently Highly motivated, organized, flexible, and proactive Strong time- and project-management skills Excellent communication skills-both oral and written Ability to work and collaborate with colleagues within and across department Passion for public media and NYPR's mission Additional Information This is a full-time role with an annual salary range of $85,000 to $95,000. Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. New York Public Radio offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with vacation time, personal days, sick time and parental leave. This individual is expected to work onsite at NYPR's New York City office at least 2 days a week.

About New York Public Radio

New York Public Radio is a non-profit organization that produces and distributes public radio programming in the New York City area. They operate three radio stations: WNYC-FM, WNYC-AM, and WQXR-FM. Their programming includes news, talk shows, music, and cultural programs. New York Public Radio also produces podcasts and live events. They are committed to providing high-quality, independent journalism and cultural programming to their listeners. New York Public Radio was founded in 1924 as WNYC Radio, and has since grown to become one of the largest public radio organizations in the country.
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