Manager, Foundation Relations

New York Philharmonic

Apply for the Manager, Foundation Relations role at the New York Philharmonic.

$65,000 - $70,000 per year.

The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers through live concerts, broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. After returning to a transformed David Geffen Hall in 2022, the orchestra is committed 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.

• Manage a substantial portfolio of foundations throughout the grant lifecycle, prepare grant proposals and reports.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new sources of support while managing current annual grants.
• Represent the organization in donor-facing settings, including presenting program updates at meetings, participating in funder briefings, and hosting foundation partners at concerts, rehearsals, education programs, and other events.
• Maintain an active pipeline of foundation prospects through research, outreach, and relationship building.
• Oversee all foundation records and maintenance in database and tracking files.
• Track progress toward annual revenue goals and prepare regular updates for leadership.
• Fulfill funder benefits and contractual obligations, including proper crediting in all print and digital materials.
• Coordinate budgets with finance and other teams for proposals and reports.
• Participate in development events and projects as needed and assist with patron lounge duty during the concert season.
• Commit to an inclusive working environment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned, including occasional night and weekend work.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of three years of development experience, preferably in institutional giving.
• Proven track record of maintaining effective relationships with donors, strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects within a fast‑paced work environment.
• Good computer skills, including Word and Excel, and experience with a fundraising database (Tessitura a plus).
• Experience at an arts organization and knowledge of classical music preferred.
• Occasional evenings or weekends required to attend performances and/or cultivation events.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment.
• Employer paid life and disability insurance.
• 12 holidays.
• Up to 20 vacation days in the third calendar year of employment.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter. No phone calls, please; we will only contact applicants we are considering for interview.

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.