Individual Giving Development Officer (IGDO)

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Individual Giving Development Officer (IGDO)

Organization: Young People's Chorus of New York City

Location: Manhattan, NY (in-office with some event-based evenings/weekends)

Reports To: Director of Development

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 annually

Status: Full-time, Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Individual Giving Development Officer (IDGO) is a development role responsible for managing YPC's individual fundraising programs, producing the organization's core fundraising materials, and supporting mission-driven events. This position consolidates individual giving, database oversight, and special events into one integrated role suitable for a highly organized nonprofit professional with hands-on experience.

The Officer will work closely with the Director of Development, Executive Producer, Board of Directors, marketing consultants, and an external gala event consultant. The role requires strong project management, donor communication, some event execution skills, and a high degree of professionalism. The Officer must be available for all significant events, including evenings and weekends, as required.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

ANNUAL FUND & INDIVIDUAL GIVING (50%)

• • Plan and manage integrated individual giving efforts, including direct mail, email, and peer-to-peer campaigns.
  • Research and steward new small to midrange individual donors in collaboration with the Director of Development and organizational board members.
  • Draft solicitation and stewardship communications, coordinating content with marketing consultants to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Develop donor cultivation and stewardship strategies for small to midrange donors in collaboration with the Director of Development, including board-assisted fundraising efforts.
  • Maintain segmented donor and prospect lists in Salesforce and Mailchimp; ensure accurate integration between systems.
  • Track and report on fundraising performance, campaign progress, and donor engagement metrics.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for individual donors, responding promptly and professionally to inquiries and requests.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT & REPORTING (25%)

• • Maintain accurate donor, event, and relationship records in Salesforce, including board affiliations and solicitor assignments.
  • Oversee gift entry review, reconciliation with QuickBooks, and coordination with finance staff for audits and reporting.
  • Generate regular fundraising, donor, and event reports for leadership and board review.
  • Coordinate with consultants or vendors on backend database updates, reporting structures, and campaign tracking.
  • Ensure confidentiality and data integrity across all development systems.

SPECIAL EVENTS & BOARD ENGAGEMENT (25%)

The Officer is responsible for participating in YPC's four major annual events, with support from staff, consultants, and volunteers:

• • Winter Concert
  • Spring Concert
  • In-Schools Concert
  • Annual Concert & Dinner Gala Benefit (in partnership with a Gala Event Consultant)

Key responsibilities include:

• • Develop annual event calendar and timelines; manage pre-event planning and post-event reconciliation.
  • Serve as internal lead for the Gala Benefit, coordinating logistics, budgets, vendor contracts, donor lists, and on-site execution in collaboration with the external Gala Consultant.
  • Manage vendor and partner relationships, including event consultants, venues, caterers, production teams, and designers.
  • Work with the event team on run-of-show documents, seating plans, staffing plans, and volunteer coordination.
  • Work with the event team and marketing consultants to coordinate event collateral, invitations, programs, signage, and digital assets.
  • Track event budgets and expenses to ensure alignment with fundraising goals.
  • Support five annual Board meetings, including preparation of materials, donor reports, and logistical coordination.
  • Assist with donor recognition, VIP engagement, and post-event follow-up and acknowledgments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of nonprofit development experience, with demonstrated success in individual giving and/or special events.
  • Experience working in small or mid-sized nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with arts, education, or youth-serving organizations is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce or comparable CRM systems.
  • Experience with Mailchimp; familiarity with Canva or similar design platforms is a plus.
  • Close attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and sensitivity when handling confidential information.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and YPC's mission and values.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• • In-office position in Manhattan during standard hours (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.).
  • Evening and weekend availability required for concerts, events, and donor activities.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive and based on experience. YPC offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes vacation time, individual medical coverage, and a 401 (k) plan.

Other Information: The Young People's Chorus of New York City is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the development and arts fields are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter, two (2) writing samples, and resume to:

careers@ypc.org

Careers at YPC

The Young People's Chorus of New York City

37 West 65th Street, 2nd Floor

New York, NY 10023

For additional information on the YPC organization, visit: www.ypc.org

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive and based on experience. YPC offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes vacation time, individual medical coverage, and a 401 (k) plan.