Manager, Patron Program

Job Description

Job Description

About the New York Philharmonic

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 2022, the Orchestra is acting on a renewed commitment to building on a legacy of more than 180 years, serving as a platform for today’s greatest musical artists and connecting with our communities. Gustavo Dudamel will become the Philharmonic’s Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music and Artistic Director in the 2026–27 season.

About the Role

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Manager, Patron Program to join the Development team. This role leads two key individual giving communities, the Patron Program (individual donors giving $3,000–$24,999) and Young New Yorkers (donors aged 21–45), supporting donor engagement, events, and fundraising efforts across both programs. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working directly with donors, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a collaborative fundraising environment.

The position works directly with donors, supervises a Development Associate, and partners across the Development team to support outreach, engagement, and program coordination. The role also includes attendance at concerts, rehearsals, and events, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Your Day-to-Day

• Manage day-to-day coordination of the Patron Program and Young New Yorkers, including donor engagement and stewardship
• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of donors and prospects
• Support fundraising efforts and donor communications across both programs
• Plan and support events and experiences for donors
• Help deliver a strong, welcoming donor experience at concerts, rehearsals, and events
• Supervise a Development Associate and support overall program coordination
• Partner across Development on outreach and engagement efforts
• Support administrative and database tasks as needed

What You Bring to the Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in development
• Experience in nonprofit, performing arts, or cultural organizations preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Experience working with a donor database (Tessitura preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Who You Are

• A strong communicator who builds relationships with ease
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative and dependable
• Customer-service oriented, with a focus on creating positive experiences
• Interested in the performing arts and donor engagement

Compensation & Work Arrangement

Salary Range: $73,000–$76,500

This position operates in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should expect a regular in-office presence, particularly during the first several months, to support onboarding, relationship building, and operational integration. Ongoing hybrid flexibility is available based on role responsibilities and organizational needs.

Perks & Benefits

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from Day 1
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive vacation benefits
• Access to world-class performances and events

Everyone Belongs Here

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.