About LMCC: Founded in 1973, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) champions and makes space for artists and community throughout the borough and beyond, and as NYC’s largest regrantor of city and state funding, awards over $1.7 million to Manhattan-based artists and art organizations. Through a unique model of private-public partnerships, LMCC creates opportunities for artists to advance in their careers and practices, providing grants, residencies, and exhibition and presentation opportunities. LMCC also produces public programming such as the River To River Festival, Open Studios, and curates and operates The Arts Center at Governors Island, a 40,000 square foot arts space for residency programs, public presentations, and exhibitions. Central to our mission at LMCC is "envisioning New York City as a place where artists and community in dialogue are creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable society."

About LMCC’s Staff Culture: LMCC’s team is composed of 20 full time staff members, as well as part time and seasonal staff. Our staff is committed to building community throughout the organization and in our external facing work. We lead and serve one another and our constituents with respect, generosity, equity, and care.

We invite our staff to contribute to an ongoing dialogue that opens up diverse ideas and opinions and challenges our existing preconceptions and prejudices. We encourage critical thinking and the application of our DEAI training in practice. We work together to advance anti-racism and dismantle ideologies and structures of centralized power, privilege, and oppression.

We acknowledge that our organization functions and thrives when its people and culture are nurtured in a welcoming environment. We aim to center a healthy life/work balance that is sustainable and regenerative in our operations and policies. We provide ongoing opportunities for staff members to develop professionally and grow in their creativity and expertise..

Equal Opportunity Employer: LMCC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe environment for its staff. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as BIPOC and/or women. LMCC prohibits any kind of discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, protected veteran status, economic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Overview: The Individual Giving Manager is a key part of LMCC’s Institutional Advancement team with the primary responsibility of managing / coordinating our annual gala, individual giving campaigns, and individual donor cultivation communications and events. The Individual Giving Manager will also work closely with LMCC’s President and the Director of Development on all administrative aspects pertaining to LMCC’s Board of Directors, acting as a main point of contact to the Board, coordinating committees and preparation for Board meetings.

This is an ideal position for an individual with a passion for arts and culture. The candidate must be an enthusiastic, organized, proactive, and reliable team player with a desire to be a supporting member of a small fundraising team. The candidate must be an exceptional writer, quick learner, creative thinker, and team player; detail-oriented and deadline sensitive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Gala / Cultivation Event Management:

• Manages the production timeline and serves as main contact for all internal and outside vendors, including a production manager, and venue management;

• Manages correspondence with honorees and talent leading up to the event date and liaisons with production manager and ensures production needs are met;

• Monitors the event budget and generates regular financial reports for event leadership;

• Oversees the creation of printed / digital materials in collaboration with the Marketing team, including the invitation, program, and other assets;

• Oversees invitation mailing and the creation of mailing lists;

• Oversees the set-up and management of the ticketing platform;

• Ensures accurate data processing of ticket responses and contributions;

• Drafts solicitations letters and manages Board solicitation lists;

• Manages the guest list and coordinates the event seating plan;

• Works with the venue management on event catering and menu selection;

• Works with the production manager, developing event run of show and effectively communicating plan and updates to all stakeholders;

• Works with the Director of Development to plan and facilitate a Paddle Raise and Benefit Auction;

• Creates and oversees the front of house and check-in process, including selecting appropriate tools and training event staff teams and volunteers;

• Processes payments for tickets, pledges, and auction bids;

• Manages thank you letter process.

Donor Appeal Campaign Management:

• Creates, maintains and updates an annual Moves Management system for individual donor cultivation and solicitation:

• Conceives and implements email campaigns for individual and Board donors, including the annual calendar and fiscal-year-end appeal campaigns:

  • Assists in developing the mailing theme, language, and design;

  • Creates and maintains solicitation lists;

  • Tracks giving and communicates directly with donors to facilitate payment;

  • Tracks income and expenses for all campaigns;

• Processes all contributed individual income on a weekly basis;

• Prepares and sends donation acknowledgement letters;

• Reconciles income with the Finance and Operations department on a regular basis;

• Conducts research on prospective and current supporters;

• Coordinates donor cultivation events.

Board Management:

• Facilitates communication with LMCC’s Board of Directors, including scheduling committee meetings, all sub-committee and task force meetings, and Board meetings.

• Creates agendas and information packets for Board meetings and other meetings, as needed;

• Coordinates all logistics for Board meetings and receptions;

• Attends all Board meetings and takes minutes;

• Maintains all filing and mailing systems for the Board of Directors;

• Assists in matters pertaining to Board compliance such as Conflict of Interest forms, special votes for authorization, annual elections/ballots;

• Prepares packets for new Board members and other packages related to Board cultivation as needed.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree required

EXPERIENCE

• 2 - 4 years of experience in nonprofit administration and fundraising

EQUIPMENT / COMPUTER SOFTWARE

• Required: Salesforce, Asana, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational and written skills. Excellent time management, task prioritization, and efficiency. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and discreetly with donors and colleagues. Specific experience in database management, financial reporting, correspondence, and contact management is a plus. Ability to multi-task and stay focused, with keen attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will co-manage a Development department intern.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in person. Potential evening, weekend, and early morning meetings and evening functions as required.

To Apply: Please e-mail your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, stating how you heard about the position and your qualifications, along with two writing samples to Moe Yousuf, Director of Development at jobs[at]lmcc.net. Please title the email “Individual Giving Manager: YOUR NAME.” No phone calls please. Only those we wish to interview will be contacted. Salary range for this position is $58,000 - $62,000, and includes an attractive benefits package including full health coverage, optional dental and vision plans, life insurance, 3 weeks of annual vacation plus sick and personal days, with hybrid work options available.