Individual and Major Giving Director

Job Title:

Individual and Major Giving Director Supervisor:
Chief Development & Communications Officer Job Status:
Exempt/ Full Time Job

Hours:

35 hours per week

Location:

Hybrid schedule 4 days in the office (Midtown Manhattan) and 1 WFH Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 annually*

* Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience in the same or a comparable position, as well as their overall qualifications, skills, and additional preferred credentials. Consideration may also be given to the scope and complexity of the candidate’s prior responsibilities and demonstrated expertise.

Widely known as Broadway's longest-running act of loving care, Encore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through a robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach” to ensure older adults can age in place comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of the most respected and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York City.

Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older New Yorkers but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its number one resource.

The Individual and Major Giving Director will serve as a strategic fundraising partner to the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO), working in close collaboration to develop and implement Encore's individual giving and major donor strategy. Reporting directly to the CDCO, this position will help translate organizational fundraising priorities into actionable plans, systems, and donor engagement strategies that drive revenue growth and long-term sustainability.

The Individual and Major Giving Director will oversee the launch and growth of Encore’s major donor circle, the Encore Society, and build a pipeline of future donors through strategic initiatives such as research, moves management, monthly giving, and other strategies. The person will play a central role in systemizing donor engagement, deepening donor insights, and supporting leadership and board members in managing donor relationships with a focus on growing revenue.

This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits.

The Individual and Major Giving Director will serve as a strategic fundraising partner to the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO), working in close collaboration to develop and implement Encore's individual giving and major donor strategy. Reporting directly to the CDCO, this position will help translate organizational fundraising priorities into actionable plans, systems, and donor engagement strategies that drive revenue growth and long-term sustainability.

The Individual and Major Giving Director will oversee the launch and growth of Encore’s major donor circle, the Encore Society, and build a pipeline of future donors through strategic initiatives such as research, moves management, monthly giving, and other strategies. The person will play a central role in systemizing donor engagement, deepening donor insights, and supporting leadership and board members in managing donor relationships with a focus on growing revenue.

• Partner closely with the Chief Development & Communications Officer to develop fundraising strategy, hit and exceed revenue goals, and advance organizational priorities related to individual and major donor philanthropy.
• Build and implement a…