About the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. After returning to a transformed David Geffen Hall in 2022, the Orchestra is acting on a renewed commitment to building on a legacy of more than 180 years, serving as a platform for today’s greatest musical artists and connecting with our communities. Gustavo Dudamel will become the Philharmonic’s Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music and Artistic Director in the 2026–27 season.
About the Role
The New York Philharmonic seeks a Development Associate to join its collaborative and donor-focused Individual Giving team. This role supports the Friends Membership Program ($100-2,999) by helping cultivate, steward, and engage individual donors while contributing to fundraising goals and exceptional donor experiences across the organization.
The position regularly interacts with donors, internal stakeholders, and event participants and may include evening and weekend commitments associated with performances, membership activities, and special events.
Your Day-to-Day
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Draft, coordinate, and track donor communications, including solicitations, acknowledgements, newsletters, and stewardship outreach
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Process gifts and maintain accurate donor records within Tessitura
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Support membership events through correspondence, attendance tracking, reporting, budgeting, and onsite support
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Maintain donor and prospect plans and support moves management activities
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Supports the implementation of large-scale Individual Giving fundraising campaigns
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Assist with revenue tracking, expense monitoring, and donor analytics projects
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Respond to donor inquiries and provide high-touch customer service
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Support fundraising initiatives including renewals, upgrades, and acquisition efforts
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Staff donor events and performances as needed
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Perform additional duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team
Qualifications
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1+ year of relevant professional experience in fundraising, customer service, administration, or a related field
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Experience working with databases; Tessitura experience preferred
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Who You Are
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Collaborative and service-oriented
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Organized and detail-focused
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Comfortable interacting with donors and stakeholders
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Proactive and reliable
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Committed to contributing to an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs
Compensation & Work Arrangement
Salary: $55,348
This position operates in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should expect a regular in-office presence, particularly during the first several months, to support onboarding, relationship building, and operational integration. Ongoing hybrid flexibility is available based on role responsibilities and organizational needs.
Perks & Benefits
The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from Day 1
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Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
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Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
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12 Holidays
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Competitive vacation benefits
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Access to world-class performances and events
Everyone Belongs Here
The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.
