Overview:
New York Public Radio, a premier public media organization, is seeking a fundraising-focused, detail-oriented and dynamic Corporate and Event Development Manager to join its development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate and Event Development, this role will support the execution of NYPR’s corporate philanthropy and event-revenue strategies, with a particular focus on strengthening philanthropic relationships with corporate partners and ensuring the success of key fundraising events, including NYPR’s flagship event, the annual gala.
Responsibilities:
The Manager of Corporate and Event Development will be a key partner to the Sr. Director of Corporate and Event Development to develop and implement a comprehensive event and corporate philanthropy strategy:
Gala & Event Development
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Lead the planning and execution of NYPR’s annual gala working with the Sr. Director of Corporate and Event Development and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve financial goals and produce best-in-class event experience.
- Enhance - and introduce new - on-site gala revenue opportunities, included but not limited to auctions, paddle raise, corporate partnership and After Party.
- Work closely with Sr. Director, Corporate and Event Development to grow, manage, and mobilize the gala committee and key volunteer leadership to drive attendance, sponsorship, and giving.
- Collaborate closely with members of the Philanthropy team in the production of key stewardship events.
Corporate Philanthropy
- In partnership with the Sr. Director of Corporate and Event Development, launch the NYPR corporate philanthropy program. This will include event sponsorship, employee giving, corporate volunteerism, corporate social responsibility partnerships and cause marketing.
- Manage corporate engagement to drive revenue for annual gala and other development events, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and content-driven events across the organization.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Corporate and Events team to support development and NYPR events with logistics, and fundraising support, focused on corporate partners
- Support the launch of peer-to-peer fundraising, with a focus on driving corporate engagement.
- Analyze portfolio performance against annual and multi-year plans and execute multi-year growth strategies.
- Ensure full compliance with donor acknowledgment, recognition standards, and reporting requirements.
This role is based in New York City (or the immediate metro area) and operates in a hybrid capacity. This individual is expected to work onsite at WNYC’s Manhattan headquarters at least 2 days a week.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
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3–5 years of experience in nonprofits
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Demonstrated success planning and executing high-profile galas or flagship revenue events.
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Experience managing volunteer leadership or gala committees to achieve defined financial outcomes.
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Experience managing outside vendors to achieve events goals, including, event production, catering, design, etc.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee complex timelines, competing priorities, and external vendors.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with the professionalism to engage high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners.
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Proficiency in donor database management and fundraising platforms (Salesforce and Classy/GoFundMe Pro experience a plus)
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Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams in brand-sensitive environments.
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Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events.
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A passion for public media and a commitment to advancing NYPR’s mission through flagship fundraising growth.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
Equal Opportunity
New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
