Individual Giving Officer

The Public Theater's Development Department is hiring an Individual Giving Officer to operate as a key frontline fundraiser. This individual will report to the Director of Major Gifts and work closely with the Major Gifts team and other teams across the department.

• Following the grand reopening of The Delacorte Theater in Central Park in Summer 2025, supported by the Forever Public Capital Campaign, The Public is entering an exciting new chapter. The Individual Giving Officer will be tasked with building successful donor relationships and increasing annual support by cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects, advancing The Public’s mission and programming. The ideal candidate must be a goal-oriented, collaborative, and strategic fundraiser committed to working within a large team and helping the Development Department achieve its ambitious contributed revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an active portfolio of 120+ donors and prospects (with a focus on gifts of $10,000 - $25,000), soliciting new, upgraded, and renewed contributions toward The Public’s membership programs and fundraising events
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and prospects via phone & video calls, personal visits, ongoing written contact, personalized emails, and special event engagement
• Schedule, manage, and attend at least six face-to-face or virtual meetings per month with donors and prospects for the purposes of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Document meetings, interactions, and correspondence with donors in the donor database, demonstrating the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness, and confidentiality
• Participate and collaborate in portfolio meetings and donor strategy discussions
• Manage mid-level giving prospect pipelines and research strategy
• Partner with other Frontline Fundraisers to steward major donor councils and volunteer leadership groups
• Engage prospects and current donors in the myriad programming, events, and activities at The Public
• Handle ad hoc project management responsibilities related to donor communication, collateral materials, cultivation event planning, donor program stewardship, and meeting preparation
• Support ongoing Capital Campaign work and Partners/Young Partners program systems and operations
• Participate in regular in-person special events and fundraisers throughout the season
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience at a non-profit in a fundraising or customer service capacity
• 2+ years of frontline fundraising or direct solicitation experience
• Familiarity with the New York philanthropic world and cultural sector are essential
• Knowledge of and passion for the theater / performing arts industry a must
• Problem-solver and creative thinker with the ability to multi-task, establish priorities, pivot strategy quickly, and perform under tight deadlines in a very fast-paced environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen and effectively express ideas and thoughts
• Ability to interact at the highest level with a wide range of constituencies
• Ability to collaborate as part of a large, highly-efficient team
• Exceptional initiative, attention to detail, and discretion
• Experience with Tessitura (or similar CRM); fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Canva or similar design software a plus
• Must be able to attend regular evening events and performances as necessary; occasional weekend events required

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary for this position is $80,000 annually.

This position is available immediately.

This is a full-time, Exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor and Standards Act.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of in-person work 3+ days per week.

The Public Theater offers a robust slate of benefits for full-time employees, which currently include:

• A range of excellent health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services
• Flexible paid time off
• One paid “day of service” each year
• 10 weeks of paid family leave
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Commuter benefits for parking and transit
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare
• Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and disability coverage
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free and discounted theater tickets

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.