Assistant Director, Institutional Giving
- Employer
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Sep 28, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Planned Giving, Special Events, Programs, Other Programs, Administrative, Arts Administration
- Fields
- Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Jazz at Lincoln Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz. From joyous performances by the JALC Orchestra to innovative educational programs, we showcase jazz in the broadest of contexts through concerts, ballets, public dances, on film, parade, and riverboat; in classrooms, parks, nightclubs and churches; for broadcast, recording, printed page, and Internet. We commission new works and collaborate with artists from other artistic disciplines. We present solo artists, small groups, and big bands, as well as host one-night seminars, extended classes and provide curricula resources throughout New York City, the United States and all over the world.
The spirit of integration is embodied in our home, Frederick P. Rose Hall. One of the most vibrant performing arts facilities in the world, it houses diverse programs and is a cultural resource for fellow arts organizations and presenters.
Join our team for a chance to succeed with one of New York City's premier arts organizations. In addition to a competitive salary, excellent benefits and perks, we offer employees the opportunity to grow, collaborate and innovate within our diverse and creative workplace.
Jazz at Lincoln Center welcomes and celebrates diversity and is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
In collaboration with the Director, Institutional Giving and
Associate Director, Institutional Giving, the Assistant Director,
Institutional Giving will develop and manage a well-coordinated,
strategic plan to cultivate, solicit and retain institutional
funders. With a portfolio comprised of foundations and family
foundations, the desired candidate will advance Jazz at Lincoln
Center’s (JALC’s) mission and contributed-income goals by ongoing
prospecting and researching; proactive monitoring for new RFPs,
funding opportunities and philanthropic trends; and maintaining
strong relationships with foundation staff.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer, with a knowledge of music and music education, budgeting and accounting practices, who will work across departments to produce highly compelling collateral materials representative of JALC’s diverse arts and culture and education programming. The Assistant Director, Institutional Giving will also help copyedit major external communications; manage credit lines; and update template proposal/reporting templates for the Development Department.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is energetic, goal-oriented and creative, with the ability to work both
independently and collaboratively. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from foundations and family foundations, with talent for building strong and productive relationships with current and prospective supporters.
The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts and jazz.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO, medical, dental, and a 403(b) plan. This position will work a Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office and 2 days at home.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to careers@jazz.org. Please include how you heard about the position in your cover letter and write Assistant Director, Institutional Giving in the subject line. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact those who are being most actively considered for a position.
Those who are offered a position with Jazz at Lincoln Center will be required to provide written confirmation of a completed COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.
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