Development Officer (Mid-Level Giving)

Founded in 1874, The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) is a global
center for culture, connection, and enrichment. 92NY connects New
York City, the country and the world through programs centered on
culture, entertainment, and conversation, harnessing the power of
arts, ideas, and Jewish values to enrich, enlighten, and connect
the world.

92NY is a singular organization reaching more than 700,000
people annually in person and online and reaches people in all 50
states, 200+ countries, and 24 million video views annually. 92NY
contributes to the vibrant global cultural landscape and welcomes
people of all ages, races, faiths, and backgrounds.

This is an exciting time to join the 92NY as it celebrates its
150th anniversary and enters the final stages of a capital campaign
that will transform the campus, build an endowment, and support its
world-class programs.

The development team is a dynamic group of highly skilled,
goal-focused individuals who, alongside program partners, continue
to achieve fundraising success by finding creative and unique ways
to inspire support across the organization. At this momentous time
in 92NY’s history, the scope and volume of the Development
Department’s work continues to expand exponentially, making it
imperative to continue growing the team’s staff resources such as
with this new role.

Position Summary

The Development Officer (Mid-Level Giving),
will manage and grow a portfolio of 92NY supporters giving between
$500 and $2,499 annually. This position will play an essential role
in building a loyal donor base through strategic communication,
high-quality support, and excellent stewardship of the mid-level
donor cohort. The ideal candidate is friendly, thoughtful, and
detail-oriented with previous experience working on a fundraising
team and superior customer service skills.

 

The Development Officer (Mid-Level Giving),
will report to the Director, Major Gifts and Special
Projects and work collaboratively with the Major Gifts
team and Direct Mail and Digital Giving team.

Major Accountabilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of supporters giving between $500
  and $2,499 annually.
• Serve as the organization’s primary contact for mid-level
  donors.
• Execute timely thank you calls and emails to those within the
  mid-level donor portfolio.
• Steward the mid-level portfolio through sending strategic
  program recommendation emails, cultivation event invitations,
  impact pieces, etc.
• Work with the Direct Mail and Digital Giving team to acquire,
  welcome, cultivate, and retain mid-level supporters and offer
  advice on segmenting donor appeals.
• Work with the Major Gifts team to identify, cultivate, and
  upgrade loyal mid-level supporters for the Major Gifts
  program.
• Maintain an accurate record of stewardship steps and contact
  information for the mid-level donor cohort in the Tessitura
  database.
• Collaborate with the overall Development team to meet shared
  goals, including increasing donor retention, growing overall
  revenue, and moving qualified donors up the pipeline.
• Track and report on the strategy and stewardship experience for
  the mid-level donor cohort.
• Assist at 92NY cultivation and special events, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

 Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

 Experience, Skills and
Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related fundraising experience, experience with
  individual giving preferred.
• Experience with non-profit/fundraising database software,
  Tessitura strongly preferred.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for
  detail and an articulate telephone manner.
• Excellent organizational skills including self-management of
  work schedule – ability to multi-task and prioritize in a
  fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience working with individual donors.
• Sales and negotiating experience, including direct one-on-one
  solicitation of supporters.
• Commitment to advancing the mission of The 92nd Street Y, New
  York.

Work Hours and Environment

40 hours/week; Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This position is approved to utilize a hybrid working model
which is subject to change in the future.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter
with salary requirements utilizing the following link:

https://external-92y.icims.com/jobs/1945/development-officer-%28mid-level-giving%29/job

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are
only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns
with the position profile.

Compensation Range

$65,000-75,000

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of
factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the
applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education
attained, and certifications or other professional licenses
held.