Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, seeks a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to help grow and steward relationships with donors supporting signature events and expand its major donor program. This position will serve as a lead fundraising representative for Dancers Responding to AIDS and is key to integrating individual fundraising efforts with events and other fundraising initiatives. The development officer reports to the DRA founding director and works closely with the DRA development & communications coordinator. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the growth, development and implementation of donor relationships for all events and major gifts program, the DRA Angels Circle
Coordinate DRA Angels Circle stewardship events, donor cocktail events, Inside Dance Series and donor events with dance companies performing in NYC
Work with the Broadway Cares development team to oversee acknowledgements and listings for online and print publications
Oversee database management for donor portfolio and prospects
Coordinate event invitation mailings and RSVPs
Recruit for and manage event committees
Coordinate logistics and itineraries for major donor daytrip packages for events
Participate in all DRA events
Participate with full staff in facilitating audience appeals for two six-week fundraising periods and select Broadway Cares events
Participate in numerous evening and weekend events and fundraising initiatives

Qualifications

2-3 years of major gifts, individual giving and/or fundraising experience
Commitment to and ability to communicate the mission of  Dancers Responding to AIDS and Broadway Cares
Bachelor’s degree
Comfortable soliciting large gifts and coordinating the solicitation of gifts
Ability to effectively communicate about issues relating to HIV/AIDS and the impact our mission has on communities served
Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail with effective follow-through
Superior communications skills, written and oral
Demonstrated ability to successfully maintain and utilize database systems (Raiser’s Edge, NXT) and proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
Grant-writing experience helpful but not required
Excellent interpersonal skills
Personal drive and initiative
Willingness to assist, support and do whatever needs to be done at DRA and Broadway Cares fundraising events and in the work environment
Understanding of and appreciation for dance, and enjoy attending dance performances
An affection for dogs

To apply, send a compelling cover letter and resume with “Development Officer” in the subject line to resumes@broadwaycares.org.