Prospect Research Associate

The New York Philharmonic connects with millions of music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. After returning to a transformed David Geffen Hall in October 2022, the Orchestra has a renewed commitment to building on a 180-year-old legacy of excellence by serving as a platform for today’s creators and connecting with our communities. In the 2023–24 season the NY Phil marks Jaap van Zweden’s farewell season as Music Director, and features 14 World, US, and New York Premieres, a celebration of the centennial of our famous Young People’s Concerts, and more. In February 2023 the New York Philharmonic announced the appointment of Gustavo Dudamel as the Orchestra’s next maestro, to begin as Music and Artistic Director in 2026–27, after serving as Music Director Designate in 2025–26.

The New York Philharmonic seeks a PROSPECT RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to conduct tactical research and manage reactive and special events research for the Development team.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing research documents for Special Events, Galas, and Board Committee Meetings, including Nominating and Development Committees.
• Serving as a liaison between the Special Events team and the Research team, and between the Major Gifts team and the Research team regarding events needs and deliverables.
• Conducting in-depth profiles on current and prospective donors.
• Preparing research for the Board of Directors, President & CEO, Executive Staff, and Senior VP of Development.
• Maintaining Tessitura database records and monitoring data hygiene of prospect management
• Coding deceased records, adding obituaries to Tessitura, and regularly searching for and updating/adding contact information to records.
• Building relationships with fundraisers to foster strong working relationships with the Development team.
• Participating in Patron Lounge duty during the concert season to assist with guest tracking and ensure positive guest experience.
• Processing department invoices as needed.
• Keeping departmental calendars and ensuring the Research team is aware of all meetings and departmental needs.
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment is required.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail. Familiarity with donor databases and data entry. Strong written and verbal skills. Ability to produce under deadlines and work independently and effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM databases (preferably Tessitura, Raiser’s Edge, or Salesforce). Research experience preferred.

The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
• Employer paid Life and Disability insurance
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation benefits

Please submit a resume and a cover letter.

No phone calls, please. Although we appreciate your interest, we will only contact applicants we are considering for interview.

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.