Individual Giving Officer

Jan 15

The Public Theater
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: 2/1/26

Description

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.

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

Requirements

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

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The salary for this position starts at $80k annually.

Benefits & Perks

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