Major Gifts Coordinator
The Public Theater is seeking a Major Gifts Coordinator to support the needs of the Major Gifts team within the Development Department. Under the supervision of the Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Coordinator will play an integral role in helping The Public meet its annual major gifts and capital campaign fundraising goals. The Coordinator will work closely with the Major Gifts team and senior leaders to draft donor correspondence (including proposals), coordinate donor and program meetings, manage donor and gift information, generate reports, and support general administrative needs. The Major Gifts Coordinator will also collaborate with other members of the department on special projects as they arise.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct daily support to the Major Gifts team
- Draft and prepare donor correspondence, including acknowledgment letters, solicitations, proposals, and reports
- Prepare performance management reports and review with frontline fundraisers
- Coordinate and support donor and program meetings
- Serve as back-up to the Prospect Researcher to compile donor and prospect profiles and conduct other
- research as needed
- Produce agendas and briefing documents
- Manage travel arrangements and expense reimbursement processes for frontline fundraisers
- Document donor activity in Tessitura, including recording actions, inputting data, and producing regular
- fundraising performance reports
- Record all incoming gifts; act as back-up to the primary gift processor; and oversee month-end
- reconciliation of gifts
- Liaise with other teams in the Development Department to document processes and align
- administrative procedures
- Correspond with donors over the phone and via email, as well as participate in special events and
- campaign activities as needed
- Other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Two or more years of work experience (Development office experience preferred)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen and effectively express
- ideas and thoughts
- Ability to positively interact with a wide range of constituencies in person, via telephone, and in
- writing (emails, letters, etc.)
- High level of integrity/solid judgment; the ability to both self-initiate and ask for guidance as needed
- Demonstrated adeptness at managing multiple priorities and following through on projects; proactive
- and solutions-oriented
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Tessitura (or similar relational database); fluent in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work as part of a small, highly efficient team in a fast-paced and challenging atmosphere
- Willingness to work within a team environment
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to jobs@publictheater.org with the subject line Major Gifts Coordinator.
COVID-19 and Vaccination Policy
• As a condition of employment, The Public will require all who report to work on-site (either at The Public Theater or any other workspace or performing location) to be up-to-date on the COVID-19 vaccine and booster, as eligible based on CDC guidelines.
Commitment
The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
This is a Non-Exempt position according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, with an annual salary of $50,000.