We are hiring a Manager of Individual Giving!

Full-Time | $63,000-75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Role
BAXTER ST at CCNY seeks a warm, outgoing, and highly organized Individual Giving Manager to support individual fundraising and donor cultivation. Come be a part of an influential arts nonprofit at a time of rapid growth and opportunity!
Working closely with the Executive Director and Advancement Officer, this new role will help identify, engage, cultivate, and steward new and existing philanthropic funding sources, with a focus on individual donors. The Individual Giving Manager will play a vital role in advancing BAXTER ST’s strategic priorities, including strengthening a culture of philanthropy within BAXTER ST and its community.

Responsibilities
● Develop and manage directly a portfolio of individual donors capable of giving up to $10,000.
● Identify new individual donor prospects and convert to active BAXTER ST supporters, while securing renewals, upgrades, and long-term stewardship of existing contributors.
● Create individualized engagement strategies (e.g. exhibition and studio visits, intimate gatherings, and other opportunities that deepen donor relationships.
● Design and implement annual giving campaigns that drive revenue and deepen donor relationships.
● Write and deliver, in a timely and thoughtful fashion, all donor communications (e.g. appeals, renewals, proposals, acknowledgements, and stewardship communications).
● Engage and grow a donor affinity group, including developing special events and fostering connections among members.
● Conduct strategic prospect and donor research.
● Prepare briefing materials for the Executive Director and board members ahead of donor meetings and events.
● Assist the Executive Director and board members with the execution of donor meetings, cultivation, solicitations, and follow-up.
● Maintain updated and detailed development event timelines, tracking spreadsheets, and planning documents.
● Attend a variety of openings, programs, and fundraising events at BAXTER ST and other cultural organizations throughout New York City to engage with donors and prospects. ● Welcome visitors to BAXTER ST and help create meaningful connections with exhibiting artists’ work and amongst the BAXTER ST community during public hours and at after-hours events.
● Coordinate and lead gallery tours for donors, prospective supporters, and other VIPs.
● Maintain accuracy and integrity of donor records and pipelines in BAXTER ST’s CRM (Little Green Light), including tracking donor activity and interactions.
● Oversee all logistics related to online giving and integration with CRM.
● Maintain organized digital files.
● Process gifts and track pledges, along with any other development operations-related tasks.
● Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for BAXTER ST, representing the organization with warmth, professionalism, discretion, and confidence.
● Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions above.

Measures of Success
● Progress towards clearly articulated and agreed upon annual fundraising goals
● Quality and progression of donor pipeline
● New donor acquisition
● Retention and increased giving among existing supporters
● Appropriate and consistent, personalized stewardship
● Accurate and timely maintenance of development operations systems and tracking
● Supportive and collaborative relationships with staff and board

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is personable, confident, proactive, genuinely enjoys building relationships, and passionate about BAXTER ST’s mission. They should be a strong communicator, highly organized, and comfortable representing BAXTER ST in professional and social settings.
Requirements include:
● Energetic self-starter with a positive, empathetic attitude; strong judgment; and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
● 3+ years of frontline fundraising experience, preferably for cultural organizations.
● Proven track record of successfully securing four- and low five-figure gifts.
● Passion for photography, the arts, and their power to bring people together.
● Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
● Exceptional writing and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft polished correspondence with accuracy.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
● Previous event coordination experience. ●Ability to work well independently and as a productive part of a team.
● Commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the workplace and community.
● Evening and occasional weekend availability required.
● Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion and professionalism.
● Proficient in Google tools and MailChimp.
● Experience with Little Green Light (or similar CRM system) and strategic prospect research processes preferred.

Compensation and benefits
● $63,000-75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
● Medical insurance subsidy after 90 days employment
● Hybrid work environment (4 days onsite; 5 days onsite may be required the first 30 days of employment)
● Two-weeks paid annual leave, as well as the week of December 25-January 1

To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to jobs@baxterst.org with the subject line “ Manager of Individual Giving”
BAXTER ST at CCNY is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.