Mid-Level Giving Associate

New York Public Radio•New York, NY

9d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NYPR is seeking a highly organized, personable, and motivated Mid-Level Giving Associate who is eager to build a career in fundraising and donor engagement. The Mid-Level Giving Associate plays an essential role in supporting NYPR’s mid-level donor program, which focuses on cultivating, stewarding, and upgrading individual donors making significant annual contributions. This role provides critical donor-facing, administrative, and data support that enables the program to operate efficiently, thoughtfully, and at scale. This position is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience in development or customer-facing work who is excited about learning how donor programs function, values strong systems and follow-through, and brings a donor-centered mindset to their work. The Associate reports to the Director of Mid-Level Giving and collaborates across the Development Team.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in fundraising, development operations, administration, or a customer-facing role.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (including pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Comfort working with databases and spreadsheets; Salesforce preferred but not required.
Experience with email systems and digital communications a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional, warm, and donor-centered approach to work.
Ability to effectively solve problems as issues arise within the scope of work.
Demonstrated interest in building a career in development or nonprofit management.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor events.
Passion for public media and commitment to NYPR’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce preferred but not required.
Experience with email systems and digital communications a plus.

Responsibilities

Support a timely, accurate, and thoughtful donor acknowledgement process, ensuring mid-level donors are thanked and welcomed in ways that reflect NYPR’s values and donor-centered approach.
Serve as a point of contact for mid-level donors via phone and email, staff concierge hotlines, and respond to donor inquiries and account questions.
Assist with the preparation and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation activities, including events and small group gatherings.
Provide logistical support for mid-level giving campaigns, including renewal and upgrade appeals via direct mail and email.
Project manage a multi-channel communications schedule, keeping campaigns and outreach efforts on track with internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with Development Operations on developing quality assurance processes to maintain data integrity and improve donor segmentation.
Run basic reports to support program analysis and decision-making.
Track departmental expenses and assist with invoice processing.
Provide operational support as needed to enable the Mid-Level Giving Team to focus on strategy, donor relationships, and revenue growth.
Develop a working understanding of mid-level donor strategies, stewardship best practices, and fundraising operations.
Gain exposure to donor communications, campaign planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex development operation.
Contribute ideas and observations that help improve systems, processes, and donor experience over time.