What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Giving Manager position at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Position : Individual Giving Manager
Department: Advancement & Innovation
Role Overview: Reporting to the Associate Director, Individual Giving, the Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing strategies to secure contributions and collaborating with the Individual Giving team to support Lincoln Center's mission and goals. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making 5 figure gifts and promoting planned giving opportunities.
The ideal candidate should have a proven record of securing mid to high-level gifts with an interest in, and basic understanding of, planned giving. They will be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and driven to collaborate with others to achieve success. We are looking for a dynamic colleague who brings strategic, proactive, and forward-thinking to the team.
What you’ll get to do here:
Donor Cultivation and Solicitation
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community.
We are:
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news?
Recent and Upcoming Programming
Dr. Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values equal opportunity, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
Department: Advancement & Innovation
Role Overview: Reporting to the Associate Director, Individual Giving, the Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing strategies to secure contributions and collaborating with the Individual Giving team to support Lincoln Center's mission and goals. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making 5 figure gifts and promoting planned giving opportunities.
The ideal candidate should have a proven record of securing mid to high-level gifts with an interest in, and basic understanding of, planned giving. They will be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and driven to collaborate with others to achieve success. We are looking for a dynamic colleague who brings strategic, proactive, and forward-thinking to the team.
What you’ll get to do here:
Donor Cultivation and Solicitation
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gift prospects at the $10,000 level.
- Promote and manage the Bravo Society planned giving program by providing donors and prospects with clear and accurate information about giving vehicles and benefits.
- Collaborate with Lincoln Center’s Legal and Finance teams to ensure appropriate handling of planned gifts.
- Develop marketing materials and outreach strategies for the Bravo Society.
- Partner with the team’s Associate Directors to develop and implement comprehensive stewardship and upgrade plans to deepen support and ensure ongoing engagement with the portfolio.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor interactions and contributions in the organization's database.
- Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders to identify gift prospects and develop engagement strategies.
- Partner with Individual Giving team members to create compelling materials and messages that support giving initiatives.
- Represent the organization at fundraising events, meetings, and other activities to build awareness and support for the Advancement & Innovation department’s efforts.
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' experience preferred or equivalent years of related experience required. Minimum of 2 year Leadership experience required.
- 3-4 years of experience in front-line fundraising, with a proven track record of securing gifts, preferably in a cultural or performing arts organization with a knowledge of the New York philanthropic community.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Entrepreneurial and results-oriented with a strong ability to set priorities and work towards outcomes in an organized, strategic manner.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, research resources, and donor management and CRM platforms (Tessitura, or similar.)
- Experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for the arts and mission of Lincoln Center.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community.
We are:
- The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus
- We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
- A leading Arts Presenter.
- We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
- An Education Hub.
- We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news?
Recent and Upcoming Programming
- Sensory-Friendly 'Big Umbrella Festival' Returns To Lincoln Center
- Tony Winner Shaina Taub to Perform at Lincoln Center in American Songbook
- De La Soul playing "choose-what-you-pay" show at Lincoln Center
- Lincoln Center to Present Groundbreaking Acts at globalFEST 2025
- Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President
- Clint Ramos Named as Lincoln Center’s Artist-in-Residence
- The ‘Converse Conductor’ Fighting Elitism in Classical Music
- For Lincoln Center’s West Side, A New Story
- Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
- Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
- Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
- ‘San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood’ Premiering at Lincoln Center
Dr. Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values equal opportunity, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
Salary : $76,000 - $92,000
