Position Overview: Manage and work with the Vice President & Chief Development Officer on the lower levels of the annual membership program; work with the CEO and the Vice President & Chief Development Officer on Patron level and above members; manage all aspects of stewardship and cultivation events (excluding food and beverage management); oversee, manage and work directly with the Vice President & Chief Development Officer and the Director of Marketing on the Caramoor newsletter; work with the Vice President & Chief Development Officer and the Director of Institutional Gifts on stewardship and cultivation of institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage existing annual membership program
• Develop new strategies for attracting and retaining donors for annual program initiatives
• Develop collateral materials including direct mail brochures, newsletters and annual reports
• Oversee donor recognition and fulfillment of benefits of membership
• Provide evening and weekend Development coverage for concerts and special events throughout the year, particularly during the annual Summer Music Festival
• Facilitate volunteer involvement in the annual giving process
• Analyze effectiveness of strategies and solicitation results
• Collaborate with Vice President & Chief Development Officer to set fundraising goals and expenses
• Supervise Development Associate, responsible for gift entry and acknowledgment
• Responsible for the performance, integrity and security of Raiser’s Edge database, including maintenance of the Membership and Events modules
• Interface with the Director of Special Events and Facility Rentals on planning of donor cultivation and stewardship events
• Interface with Box Office Manager to provide fundraising training for seasonal and year-round staff
• Develop and maintain a Policies & Procedures manual for the Development department
• Organize and maintain filing system for all annual gifts

Requirements:

• B.A. required; 3-5 years fundraising experience
• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge, as well as MS Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with Caramoor staff
• Enthusiastic and positive demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about the institution, its donors and its staff

Salary is commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Work environment is excellent.