Mid-Level Giving Associate

Mid-Level Giving Associate

Reports to:

Director, Mid-Level Giving

NYPR is seeking a highly organized, personable, and motivated Mid-Level Giving Associate who is eager to build a career in fundraising and donor engagement.

The Mid-Level Giving Associate plays an essential role in supporting NYPR’s mid-level donor program, which focuses on cultivating, stewarding, and upgrading individual donors making significant annual contributions. This role provides critical donor-facing, administrative, and data support that enables the program to operate efficiently, thoughtfully, and at scale.

This position is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in development or customer-facing work who is excited about learning how donor programs function, values strong systems and follow-through, and brings a donor-centered mindset to their work.

The Associate reports to the Director of Mid-Level Giving and collaborates across the Development Team.

• 1, Support a timely, accurate, and thoughtful donor acknowledgement process, ensuring mid-level donors are thanked and welcomed in ways that reflect NYPR’s values and donor-centered approach.
• 2. Serve as a point of contact for mid-level donors via phone and email, staff concierge hotlines, and respond to donor inquiries and account questions.
• 3. Assist with the preparation and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation activities, including events and small group gatherings.

• 1. Provide logistical support for mid-level giving campaigns, including renewal and upgrade appeals via direct mail and email.
• 2. Project manage a multi-channel communications schedule, keeping campaigns and outreach efforts on track with internal and external stakeholders.
• 3, Partner with Development Operations on developing quality assurance processes to maintain data integrity and improve donor segmentation.
• 4. Run basic reports to support program analysis and decision-making.
• 5. Track departmental expenses and assist with invoice processing.
• 6. Provide operational support as needed t to enable the Mid-Level Giving Team to focus on strategy, donor relationships, and revenue growth.

• 1. Develop a working understanding of mid-level donor strategies, stewardship best practices, and fundraising operations.
• 2. Gain exposure to donor communications, campaign planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex development operation.
• 3. Contribute ideas and observations that help improve systems, processes, and donor experience over time.

• 1, 1-2 years of experience in fundraising, development operations, administration, or a customer-facing role.
• 2. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• 4. Comfort working with databases and spreadsheets;
  Salesforce preferred but not required.
• 5. Experience with email systems and digital communications a plus.
• 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 7. Professional, warm, and donor-centered approach to work.
• 8. Ability to effectively solve problems as issues arise within the scope of work.
• 9. Demonstrated interest in building a career in development or nonpro f t management.
• 10.Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor events.
• 11. Passion for public media and commitment to NYPR's mission.

• This is a full-time role with an annual salary range of $55,000.00 - $60,000.00. Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational pay equity. New York Public Radio offers comprehensive…