Director of Development

The Organization :

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb virtuosity, brilliant showmanship, and innovative model of diversity. Founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year, YPC’s mission and values are rooted in providing children of all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique music education program and choral performance opportunities. YPC is committed to empowering our youth and providing pathways to success through the arts so that each child, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic background, or religion, can reach their full potential.

Position Overview :

The organization seeks a strategic and resourceful Director of Development (DoD) to lead YPC’s philanthropic efforts and guide the growth of its fundraising programs. The DoD will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy with the goal of expanding and diversifying philanthropic income sources, including a focus on scaling YPC’s major gifts program. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and overseeing six full- and part-time team members, the successful DoD will build deep, collaborative relationships across the organization, Board of Directors, alumni, and external stakeholders to achieve YPC’s fundraising goals and expand its revenue sources. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic operator with excellent instincts to join a dynamic team and expand the impact of one of New York’s most respected youth arts and education organizations.

Responsibilities :

Lead the Development function and serve as a front-line fundraiser :

• Create a comprehensive annual fundraising plan that is regularly communicated to senior leadership and Board, tracked closely , and executed effectivel y. Our budget is currently $6.5M with a growth goal of 30% over the next 3-5 years.
• Explore and identify opportunities across varied funding streams, including government grants, corporate giving, institutional and foundation funding, major gifts, small-dollar giving, planned giving, and capital and endowment campaigns.
• Grow and significantly expand YPC’s major gifts program; serve as primary relationship manager for new major donors, owning a mid-sized portfolio.
• Work with the COO and senior leadership to create plans for long-term funding goals; create funding campaigns to support new initiatives.
• Drive prospect research; identify, research, qualify, brief, and solicit individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Oversee comprehensive donor recognition and stewardship plan, including event invitations, personalized outreach, timely reporting, acknowledgement, and correspondence.
• Originate and drive the planning and execution of fundraising and donor cultivation events.
• Identify creative ways for donors to engage with gift planning and various planned giving vehicles.
• Serve as development liaison to Board committees, including Development, Corporate, and Gala committees.

Activate leadership and organization in development efforts :

Drive donor communications and development operations :

Qualifications and Competencies :

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 applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation :

YPC offers an annual compensation package between $120,000-$150,000 depending on experience; benefits include health insurance with partial subsidy, access to a 401(k), pre-tax transit benefits, and a PTO package that includes vacation, sick, and personal days, summer Fridays and an annual company-wide shutdown for the winter holidays.

To Apply :

Please send your cover letter, resume, and writing samples to :

DOD-MC@ypc.org

Careers at YPC

Young People’s Chorus of New York City

37 West 65th Street, 2

Floor

New York, NY 10023

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Salary : $120,000 - $150,000