Feb 3rd, 2025
Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS
About the Organization
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community. Money raised by Broadway Cares funds organizations across the country that provide lifesaving medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance for those in need and crisis. Broadway Cares is the single largest financial supporter of the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), helping everyone in entertainment and the performing arts. Broadway Cares also awards annual grants to more than 450 food pantries, meal delivery organizations, health clinics, emergency assistance programs and other social service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., helping those living with HIV/AIDS and facing other debilitating illnesses.
Job Description
Position salary range: 65000-75000
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS seeks an organized, dynamic and experienced fundraiser to join our development team to help grow and steward relationships with individual donors, event supporters and prospects. The individual giving officer will also manage the development fellowship program. They will report directly to the senior development officer of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and work closely with the director of development and our individual giving team to strategize, coordinate, implement and expand Broadway Cares’ individual giving program. This is a hybrid position, with three days in-office, and two days remote.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage, engage and cultivate a portfolio of approximately 300 Broadway Cares donors and prospects who have the ability to give $1,000+ annually
Ensure that donors and prospects in your portfolio deepen their connection to Broadway Cares’ overall mission, keeping them informed about Broadway Cares events and other volunteer and fundraising opportunities to increase their overall support and commitment
Identify donors in your portfolio that have more potential to give and create a personalized engagement strategy
Solicit and steward donors in person, via Zoom, over the phone and by email
Work with the development analytics associate to oversee donor acknowledgements and listings for online and print publications
Record notes and actions into Raiser’s Edge/NXT database, ensure accuracy of records and assist with tracking success and challenges
Work with the individual giving team to plan and execute donor stewardship events and oversee invitations to these events
Draft solicitation and acknowledgement letters, as well as occasional foundation grant proposals
Manage the development fellowship program, providing fellows with mentorship, guidance, feedback and customized professional development opportunities to assist them in reaching their career goals
Assist with administrative and logistical support for Broadway Cares’ Leadership Council, including scheduling, tracking engagement and managing communications
Participate with the full staff in facilitating Broadway Cares’ Red Buckets fundraising appeals on Broadway and Off-Broadway, which take place evenings and on weekends for two six-week periods in the spring and fall
Be available to participate in person in numerous evening and weekend events and meetings
Qualifications
4+ years of fundraising experience
Commitment to the mission of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Demonstrated ability to successfully maintain and utilize database systems
Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Slack and Canva a plus
Proven track record of soliciting and securing gifts of $1,000+
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to problem solve with effective follow-through
Personal drive, initiative and creative thinking
Grant-writing experience helpful but not required
Willingness to assist, support and do whatever needs to be done for all fundraising events and in the work environment
An appreciation for theater and the performing arts
An affection for dogs
Compensation/benefits
Salary $65,000-$75,000
Additional benefits include:
generous vacation package
health and dental insurance
life and long-term disability insurance
health savings account
401K plan
defined benefit pension plan
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, respect and integrity for all.
To apply, send a compelling cover letter, resume and references with “Individual Giving Officer - Your Name” in the subject to resumes@broadwaycares.org.
Contact email for applicants resumes@broadwaycares.org
Link to apply or for additional info https://broadwaycares.org/