Individual Giving Officer
Full-Time
Organization Profile
As the largest Latine and Hispanic cultural organization in the U.S. and designated an American Cultural Treasure by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico (BH) is a celebrated American dance institution delivering bold, inclusive, and authentic art experiences to tens of thousands in New York City, across the country, and around the world every year.
Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico’s three main programs—the performing Company, the School, and Community Arts Partnerships— elevate the art of dance, challenge conventions, and bring communities together to celebrate the multifaceted Latine diasporas. BH's New York City headquarters houses the School, administrative offices, and several studios, providing the nation’s physical home and cultural heart for Latine dance.
BH has a current annual operating budget of approximately $9.5M. Sources include performance income, tuition, studio rental income, and charitable support from the government, foundations, corporations, board members, and individual donors. As it looks to the future, Ballet Hispánico is committed to continue nurturing artists, teachers, students, arts leaders, families, and communities through artistic excellence and the power of dance.
The Position
Ballet Hispánico is searching for a revenue-focused, donor-centric Individual Giving Officer (IGO) to join our Development department. A key member of the frontline fundraising team, the IGO identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors to support the mission and programs of Ballet Hispánico. The IGO’s focus is growing and managing our Members and Patrons program of donors giving three- to five-figure gifts annually, as well as identifying major gift prospects. The IGO builds and cultivates relationship with Ballet Hispánico donors, ticket buyers, and prospects to deepen engagement and increase philanthropy, and serves as an ambassador for the organization and our programs while interacting with donors and prospects. Reporting to the Director of Development, the position collaborates with Development staff to ensure the overall revenue success of the department and to provide support for the annual gala and organizing in-house cultivation events.
In their first year, the IGO will be expected to significantly improve the processes and data management structures around the Members & Patrons program, including through improved use of Salesforce for moves management and revenue tracking (both expected and received). They will also need to create and execute calendar- and fiscal-year-end appeals, and play a key role in coordinating and managing donor events at BH headquarters.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Work Environment
This position is based at BH’s historic headquarters on the Upper West Side of New York which houses the school, 10 studios, and administrative offices. This position requires on-site work Monday-Thursday, and the possibility to work from home on Fridays. Some on- and off-site events will require evening or weekend hours.
Compensation
This is a full-time position for immediate hire. Salary and benefits are competitive with nonprofit organizations of comparable scope and scale. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and flexible paid time off.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to resume@ballethispanico.org. Thank you for your interest!
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