Director of Individual Giving

Hudson Guild•New York, NY

About The Position

The Director of Individual Giving is an integral member of Hudson Guild’s Development and External Relations team and reports to the Deputy Executive Director of Development and External Relations. The role is responsible for building, securing, and expanding the organization’s support from individual donors, strategically managing and growing a donor portfolio, and overseeing annual fund strategy, including digital and direct mail campaigns. The position may have direct reports in the future. Hudson Guild was founded in 1895 and serves communities in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and along Manhattan’s Westside through 15 service locations. Its programs cover Arts, Community Building, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Services, Youth Development and Education, Employment Support, Supportive Housing, and NY Connects. The organization’s mission is to strengthen the community by empowering individuals and families to achieve their potential, with a priority focus on those in economic need.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising.
Experience securing four- and five-figure gifts, upgrading entry-level donations, and designing and implementing individual giving strategies.
Ability to enroll senior stakeholders in the work.
Skill in aligning fundraising plans with broader organizational strategy.
Experience building and managing a portfolio of donors and family foundations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate the mission and engage donors.
Self-motivated, with strong follow-through, initiative, adaptability, and a can-do attitude.
High standards of accountability.
Ability to prioritize opportunities, balance long-term cultivation with short-term revenue goals, and adapt strategies as needed.
Excellent judgment and discretion when working with stakeholders and donors.
Demonstrated teamwork and positive relationship-building internally and externally.
Passion for and commitment to Hudson Guild’s mission and values.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive collaboration, ability to anticipate needs, and a flexible mindset.
Experience setting measurable fundraising targets and tracking progress through reporting and analysis.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a comparable fundraising database.
Excellent time management and attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Achieve annual fundraising goals from individuals in collaboration with the Deputy Executive Director of Development and External Relations, Executive Director, and Development and External Relations team.
Develop and implement an individual fundraising strategy with the Deputy Executive Director, leveraging Board and organizational relationships where possible.
Research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors capable of making four- and five-figure gifts.
Manage year-round cultivation and stewardship to attract new donors, improve donor retention, and increase gift amounts.
Develop personalized pitches based on individual donors’ interests.
Build an individual volunteer program with opportunities for meaningful engagement.
Create compelling appeals and urgent giving opportunities with the Marketing Manager, including direct mail, email, and digital campaigns.
Support the corporate manager during corporate volunteer days to build relationships with individual volunteers and identify volunteers with capacity to make meaningful gifts.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of individual donor touchpoints and action steps in Raiser’s Edge, and provide monthly reports on individual giving progress.
Recommend new Junior Board members in partnership with the Corporate Relations and Special Events Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.