Location: New York,NY, USA
Position: Cross Campus Fundraising Manager
Department: Business Development & Innovation
Job Overview
Reporting to the Associate Director, Lincoln Center Corporate Fund, the Cross Campus Fundraising Manager will be responsible for supporting fundraising efforts and managing corporate benefits. They will work closely with the LCCF team to achieve fundraising targets. This role includes managing a pipeline of prospective donors, generating proposals and solicitation letters, and assisting with special events.
The ideal candidate should have experience in grant writing and corporate fundraising. They will be self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative colleague with strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Management:
* Support the cross-campus fundraising efforts to achieve a $7.9 million goal.
* Write and submit grant applications, manage grant reports, and follow up on pledges.
* Generate proposals and solicitation letters for prospective donors.
* Conduct prospect research and prepare materials for donor meetings.
* Manage fundraising pipeline and ensure timely acknowledgements and receipts.
Corporate Fund Benefits Management:
* Manage corporate fund benefits and streamline distribution to donors and representatives.
* Track employee usage of benefits and respond to inquiries.
* Filter, streamline, and distribute cross-campus benefits to donors and primary representatives of donating organizations.
Event Coordination:
* Support the planning and execution of industry-specific galas and special events.
* Attend donor cultivation events and manage invite lists for donor dinners.
* Assist with day-of logistics for special events.
Communication and Outreach:
* Coordinate the creation of agendas for monthly meetings and organize outings.
* Draft communications and liaise with constituents for the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund newsletter.
* Draft and manage the newsletter send list, ensuring regular updates.
Prospecting and Interdepartmental Collaboration:
* Conduct industry-specific and general fundraising prospecting.
* Collaborate with the Individual Giving and BD&I teams for benefit fulfillment and prospecting.
You'll be a fit you bring:
* Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3-5 years of related experience.
* Proven experience in grant writing and corporate fundraising.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
* Proficiency in prospect research and proposal generation.
* Experience in planning and executing special events.
* Ability to manage corporate benefits and donor relations effectively.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently while also being a proactive team player.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
* Familiarity with fundraising databases, such as Tessitura
What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world's leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are:
1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.
* We are part of 16 acres of activity and one of eleven amazing resident organizations
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
* We curate a number of series showcasing music, dance, and theater
3. An Education Hub.
* We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
Who are our people?
Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center.
Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What's the news?
Get Ready for 'Summer for the City'
* Lincoln Center's Summer Festival to Focus on Civic Bonds
* Lincoln Center announces free shows and concerts for 3rd annual 'Summer for the City'
* Lincoln Center's 'Summer For The City' Fest Returns This June With 200+ Fun, Free Events
* Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center Is Set
Campus Happenings
* Earth month brings music outside at Lincoln Center
* 'Rent' Is Coming Back To New York In A Uniquely Reimagined Form
* Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana
* Henry Timms Wants to Tear Down Walls at Lincoln Center
Legacies of San Juan Hill
* Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
* Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
* Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
* Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana
Who is our President and CEO?
Mariko Silver
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