Posted on August 16, 2012

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Assistant Director, Individual Giving

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving and Major Gifts, the Assistant Director, Individual Giving:

• Will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Conservators and Young Lions Programs;
• Will grow the membership of these two important membership groups, either through moves management or solicitation of new members;
• Works closely with the Director of Individual Giving to identify potential Major Gift prospects from these groups and assist with their cultivation and solicitation;
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the Conservators and Young Lions Programs and their attendant staff of five;
• Identifies ways to grow these programs either through moves management or solicitation of new members;
• Works in conjunction with staff to identify opportunities to upgrade donors from the Friends Program;
• Manages the mailing calendar and help craft messaging (letters, emails, etc.);
• Works in conjunction with the Director of Individual Giving and Major Gifts to identify major gifts prospects either within aforementioned groups, or through volunteer leadership identification;
• Manages a portfolio of major gifts prospects;
• Helps craft proposals for major gift prospects as needed;
• Performs related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree;
• At least five years' experience as a development professional;
• Experience managing staff;
• Experience working in a New York City cultural institution or one in a similar major metropolitan area;
• Superior communication skills, particularly writing;
• Must be able to work select nights for events;
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Knowledge of Raisers Edge preferred.

To Apply: Apply online: https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/6974/assistant-director%2c-individual-giving/job