Manager, Development Events

Overview

The Development Department at The New York Public Library raises funds from private sources to support the mission and vision of The New York Public Library. The team is composed of development and events professionals with expertise in all areas of fundraising, including individual, corporate, foundation and government grants, special events, membership, planned giving, and systems management. The Development Department raises over $20 million in Annual Fund and more than $90 million overall each year.

The Manager, Development Events will play an integral role in the planning, preparation, and execution of high profile fundraising events such as the Library Lions Gala and the Library Lunch, as well as other special donor and membership events as needed.

• Own
  : the Library’s two primary fundraising events – Library Lions and the Library Lunch – from initial concept and strategic planning through meticulous execution and post-event analysis. Event programming and implement ways to increase event-related fundraising revenue and maximize donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Teach
  : donors, prospective supporters, and event attendees about The New York Public Library’s mission to ensure free and open access to information and ideas; colleagues about best practices for events management and staffing.
• Learn
  : strategic priorities of Development and the Library;
  Raiser’s Edge database and event-related data entry, reporting, list management, and gift processing procedures.
• Improve
  : processes to enhance the donor experience and maximize fundraising potential.

• 1 month
  :
  Meet Development staff and other key internal stakeholders (Special Events, Public Programs, and Procurement) and understand NYPL organizational structure; become familiar with event policies, procedures, and timelines.
• 3 months
  :
  Oversee a portfolio of select Development events; actively participate in meetings and provide speaker and honoree suggestions for upcoming events; engage with donors and honorees at events as well as via email and phone correspondence.
• 6 months and beyond
  :
  Lead planning for upcoming fundraising events; improve upon processes as needed.

• Manage the Library’s two primary fundraising events – Library Lions and the Library Lunch, as well as help as needed on all Development events.
• Alongside third-party vendors and other internal teams, produce all printed and electronic materials for events, including invitations, programs, websites, and donor letters.
• Research relevant and engaging event speakers and donor prospects; manage speakers and honorees after they are secured.
• Develop and implement outreach and solicitation strategies for Development Events.
• Work closely with Individual Giving and Research to identify new event leadership prospects as well as donor prospects (corporate and individual) related to Development Events.
• Process gifts and maintain donor records in the fundraising database.
• Assume responsibilities for special projects and perform related duties as needed.