Senior Development Associate
American Composers Orchestra
New York, NY
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Description
The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) seeks a full-time Senior Development Associate to play a central role in executing and advancing ACO's fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position owns key development operations including annual fund management, donor communications, database integrity, and event coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, excellent writing, and a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to relationship-driven fundraising. This role is based in NYC and is primarily remote with required attendance at public events; candidates should be based in the tristate area.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
ACO's staff is a dedicated team who share responsibilities and support each other's work. We are committed to building a workplace culture where all team members can bring their full selves with authenticity, and we actively seek to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from historically marginalized communities and backgrounds currently underrepresented in the orchestra field. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of five years of nonprofit fundraising experience and is energized by the intersection of arts advocacy and relationship-driven development.
They have daily availability during standard work hours and evenings/weekends for donor events, thrive in a results-driven remote environment, and are comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders — including individual donors, board members, foundation program officers, and peer organizations. They are highly organized, proactive, and bring a genuine enthusiasm for ACO's mission of advancing American composers and expanding who gets to make and hear orchestral music. This role is a key hire as ACO continues to expand its national fundraising capacity, and we offer meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities
Development Operations and Event Planning
Work closely with the Director of Development to create and implement successful development strategies, including leading the planning and execution of annual fund campaigns, appeals, and renewals
Manage all aspects of special event coordination, including the organization's annual gala, from logistics and vendor relationships to donor communications and day-of execution
Provide assistance to the Development Committee of the Board and other Board Members involved in Development activities
Database Management
Manage and maintain the organization’s Salesforce donor database, cultivate methods/protocols and confirm compliance and consistency in order to maintain donor records
Collaborate with the external bookkeeper to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of contributions
Donor Stewardship & Communications
Manage the organization’s online fundraising pages Manage the drafting and execution of all donor communications, including development-related email campaigns, web content, annual reports, and other collateral materials
Work closely with graphic design and print firms to ensure timely delivery of print materials
Provide administrative and operations support to the Development department such as answering donors’ inquiries via phone call and e-mail, managing digital files, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed
Other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s fundraising goals
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or equivalent experience.
The ideal person should be highly motivated with a self-starter attitude and has the ability to consistently achieve results with excellence. The ideal candidate should possess the following strengths:
Exceptional project management skills, handling multiple deadlines at once
Experience supporting fundraising events or campaigns
Experience with Salesforce and Quickbooks is a must
Understanding of various graphic design and marketing platforms like Mailchimp and Canva is a plus Advanced Google Suite skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization
Capacity to execute detail-oriented work with accuracy
Ability to work in a team setting and independently
Solid research and technology abilities
Willingness to learn new skills and systems to support the growth of the team
Excellent writing and oral and interpersonal communication skills
Sensitivity and discretion with handling confidential information
Positive attitude and willingness to be adaptable to dynamic needs Adaptability, flexibility, and enthusiasm
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
Expected salary range: $75,000-$80,000
Benefits include:
Health and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, including annual, personal, medical, and family leave 403(b) plan (Roth and traditional) with employer matching
Flexible work environment
Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates (O-1, O-1B, and others considered on a case-by-case basis) — ACO welcomes applications from international candidates
How to Apply for this Job
About the Organization
ACO American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is dedicated to the creation, celebration, performance, and promotion of orchestral music by American composers. With commitment to diversity, disruption and discovery, ACO produces concerts, pre-college and college education programs, and emerging composer professional development to foster a community of creators, audience, performers, collaborators, and funders.
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