Summary

Responsible for the management of a comprehensive major gifts program for the Academy’s Office of Development and Communications. Professionals with a minimum of five years experience in cultivating major donors and managing fundraising events are invited to apply.

Chief Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with trustees in collaboration with the Director to develop and carry out major campaigns
• Identifies potential major individual, corporate and foundation donors and special event leadership
• Develops new cultivation programs for major donors
• Coordinates and manages all activities related to the production of fundraising events, including an annual fundraising gala and other major donor cultivation events including special dinners and receptions
• Manages annual giving program, including drafting appeal letters and related materials
• Collaborates with Director on solicitation and cultivations strategies to increase number and amount of annual and major gifts
• Drafts general operating and special projects proposals aimed at foundations and corporations
• Manages acknowledgement, tracking, analysis and follow-up of major donors and event attendees in development database
• Manages event budgets and maintains income and expense reports
• Assists in administering a planned giving program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five years experience in non-profit fundraising required
• Previous experience managing fundraising and cultivation events
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail
• Superlative writing and editing skills
• Ability to be flexible, operate independently and function in high-stress situation
• Strong computer skills including fundraising database experience

Application Process

Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Lorraine LaHuta
Director
Office of Development and Communications
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Avenue - Suite 612
New York, NY 10029
or email at llahuta@nyam.org