Major Gifts Officer

About Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Following 9/11, the community and civic planning process that resulted in the World Trade Center master plan in 2003 envisioned a new performing arts center as one of the anchors of the site. The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) opened in the Fall of 2023. Within its three flexible and intimate performance spaces, PAC NYC produces and presents multiple projects in theatre, dance, music and chamber opera. Across each season, we seek to celebrate life and to affirm community in our location at the World Trade Center.  

Our mission

PAC NYC’s mission is to create connections by cultivating bonds between extraordinary artists and communities, with exemplary performances in active dialogue across the arts, and in our flexible, intimate spaces, inviting conversation and new relationships. Our art and our audiences reflect the dynamic energy of all five boroughs of New York City. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate creative expression from around the world. PAC NYC is where the world trades ideas.

The role

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for cultivating and securing major gifts in support of PAC NYC’s mission and programming. The Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and works closely with Development, Artistic and Executive leadership to secure financial support for PAC NYC’s annual operations, special events and programming. 

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high-net-worth individual donors in support of PAC NYC’s programming. 

• In collaboration with Development leadership, develop and implement individualized cultivation strategies.

• Secure major gifts (five and six-figure gifts) for PAC NYC’s annual fund, programming, and special events. 

• Devise and execute personalized communication strategies for prospects, including arranging and leading in-person meetings and tours, and attending performances.

• Prepare proposals, gift agreements, and solicitation materials, in collaboration with Development team.

• Ensure timely and meaningful stewardship, including gift acknowledgments, recognition and ongoing meaningful outreach. 

• Provide accurate and timely reporting updates to Development and Executive leadership regarding active leads and solicitations. 

• Coordinate donor benefits such as artist interactions, show-specific tours, and special events.

• Maintain accurate donor records and manage donor data in PAC NYC’s CRM system.

• Partner with PAC NYC’s Artistic team to align donor interests with programming and impact.

• Support, engage and prepare senior leadership for donor cultivation and solicitation opportunities.

• Participate in development planning, campaign strategy, and special fundraising events including opening nights and donor evenings.

• May be assigned other related duties, as required. 

What it takes to be successful in the role

• 6+ years of fundraising experience, preferably in arts, social justice or philanthropy. 
• Proven track record of closing 5 and 6-figure gifts in the NYC metro area
• A highly collaborative colleague who supports the work of the Development team across all areas of fundraising.
• An innovative thinker with excellent writing, communication, project management and budgeting skills. 
• Ability to work with all levels of management, board members, donors and stakeholders with ease, discretion and diplomacy.  
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment. 
• Sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of donor information.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising systems to ensure accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Passion for the PAC NYC’s mission and a strong commitment to fundraising. 

This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of finalists has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary will range between $125,000 and $140,000 plus full benefits. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts. Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and 401K enrollment with employer match, a professional development stipend and support through Carrot Fertility. 

We encourage you to apply

At PAC NYC, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited by this role and the job description aligns with you and the work you are passionate about doing, please apply to the position. We encourage all applicants who are committed to contributing to an equitable and inclusive work environment to submit an application for a role with us without feeling like they need to meet every single qualification of the position, specifically people from traditionally excluded/marginalized groups. You might be the right candidate for this role, or for others that we’re adding to our team. 

Our commitment to creating a diverse and equitable workplace

Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PAC NYC, where employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.