New York, New York, United States · On-site
Hudson Guild’s mission is to create and sustain a strong, effective community that acknowledges and responds to the potential, achievements, and interdependence of its diverse members. Founded in 1895 to meet the needs o…
Skills: Non-profit Fundraising, Donor Cultivation, Donor Stewardship, Annual Fund Strategy, Digital Campaigns
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Position Overview: The Front Desk Coordinator reports to the Manager of Facilities and Operations. Hudson Guild is seeking a welcoming, organized, and service-oriented Front Desk Coordinator to serve as a primary point o…
Skills: Customer Service, Office Administration, Interpersonal Communication, Organization, Time Management
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The Director of Individual Giving is responsible for strategically managing and growing a portfolio of individual donors to achieve annual fundraising goals. This includes overseeing annual fund strategies, executing digital and direct mail campaigns, and stewarding four- and five-figure gifts.
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in non-profit fundraising with a proven track record of securing high-value gifts. Proficiency in Raiser's Edge or similar databases and strong interpersonal skills for donor engagement are required.
Hudson Guild’s mission is to create and sustain a strong, effective community that acknowledges and responds
to the potential, achievements, and interdependence of its diverse members. Founded in 1895 to meet the
needs of the growing immigrant population in Chelsea, Hudson Guild today has 15 service locations in Chelsea,
Hell’s Kitchen, and along the Westside of Manhattan. Through the programs and activities in our six program
areas – Arts, Community Building, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Services, and
Youth Development and Education, as well as our work in Employment Support, Supportive Housing, and NY
Connects (a Manhattan-wide resource providing information and referrals for long-term supportive services) –
Hudson Guild seeks to strengthen our shared community by empowering all individuals and families to achieve
their highest potential, while maintaining a priority focus on those in economic need.
The Director, Individual Giving plays an important role in building, securing, and expanding Hudson Guild’s
support from individuals. The Director, Individual Giving is an integral member of the Development and
External Relations (DER) team and reports to the Deputy Executive Director of Development and External
Relations. The Director of Individual Giving will strategically manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors.
In addition to acquiring, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, the Director of Individual
Giving oversees annual fund strategy, including digital and direct mail campaigns to support fundraising goals.
Responsibilities
• Achieve annual fundraising goals from individuals in collaboration with Deputy Executive Director (DED)
for Development and External Relations, Executive Director, and the DER team
• Develop and implement an individual fundraising strategy in partnership with the DED of Development
and External Relations leveraging Board and organization relationships where possible
• Research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who can make four- and fivefigure gifts
• Manage year-round cultivation and stewardship to increase the number of new donors and to increase
donor retention and upgrade gift amounts
• Develop a menu of personalized pitches based upon the interests of individual donors
• Build an individual volunteer program with opportunities for meaningful engagement
• Create compelling appeals with urgent opportunities to give in collaboration with Marketing Manager
including direct mail, email, and digital campaigns
• Support the corporate manager during corporate volunteer days as one way to build organic
relationships with individual volunteers and collaborate to identify individual volunteers with the
capacity to make meaningful gifts to the Guild
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of individual touchpoints and action steps in Raiser’s Edge
database and provide monthly reports on individual giving progress
• In partnership with the Corporate Relations and Special Events Manager, recommend new Junior Board
members to steward the next generation of Hudson Guild supporters
Key Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in non-profit fundraising
• Experience securing four- and five-figure gifts, upgrading entry-level donations, and designing and
implementing individual giving strategies
• Adept at enrolling 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 & the ability to communicate mission and engage donors
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through
• Willingness to take initiative and adapt with a 'can-do' attitude
• Exhibits high standards of accountability
• Capacity to prioritize opportunities, balance long-term cultivation with short-term revenue goals, and
adapt strategies as needed
• Excellent judgement 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 and ability to anticipate needs with a flexible mindset
• Experience in 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office environment, with occasional travel between multiple sites consisting
of school, office, and community center environments.
As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:
Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our fundamental purpose is to help people help each other and themselves
Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, Hudson Guild was founded as a settlement house to serve the needs of the growing immigrant population in the then industrial neighborhood of Chelsea. Today Hudson Guild is an anchor institution in a vibrant multicultural community, which has expanded to 17 service locations in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Lincoln Square. Our mission is to create and sustain a strong, effective community that acknowledges and responds to the potential, achievements, and interdependence of its diverse members. Rooted in and primarily focused on the Chelsea neighborhood, we seek to empower all individuals and families to achieve their highest potential, while maintaining a priority focus on those in economic need. Hudson Guild offers six dynamic programs to 14,000 people annually. These include: Arts Programs-Hudson Guild provides opportunities for everyone in our community to explore their interests in performing and visual arts, both as active participants and new audience members. Adult Services-Hudson Guild’s Adult Services program helps older adults age “55 & better” live in independence and with dignity as contributing members of the community. Community Building-Hudson Guild serves a primary role in making the Chelsea neighborhood a place where people come together to help others and themselves through education, skills-building, and joint action. Early Childhood Education-Our nurturing environment fosters independence in children, promoting the development of school readiness and social-emotional skills. Mental Health-Hudson Guild provides a broad array of mental health prevention and intervention services, in our own facilities and out in the community. Youth Development & Education-Young people, ages 5-24, attend Hudson Guild for academic achievement, life skills development, college and career training, employment experience, recreation, and social/emotional support.
Offices: 441 W 26 Street, New York, NY 10001, US · 119 Ninth Avenue, New York, New York 10011, US · 459 W 26 Street, New York, New York 10001, US · 333 W 17 Street, New York, New York 10011, US · 441 West 26 Street, New York, NY 10001, US
Our fundamental purpose is to help people help each other and themselves
Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, Hudson Guild was founded as a settlement house to serve the needs of the growing immigrant population in the then industrial neighborhood of Chelsea. Today Hudson Guild is an anchor institution in a vibrant multicultural community, which has expanded to 17 service locations in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Lincoln Square. Our mission is to create and sustain a strong, effective community that acknowledges and responds to the potential, achievements, and interdependence of its diverse members. Rooted in and primarily focused on the Chelsea neighborhood, we seek to empower all individuals and families to achieve their highest potential, while maintaining a priority focus on those in economic need. Hudson Guild offers six dynamic programs to 14,000 people annually. These include: Arts Programs-Hudson Guild provides opportunities for everyone in our community to explore their interests in performing and visual arts, both as active participants and new audience members. Adult Services-Hudson Guild’s Adult Services program helps older adults age “55 & better” live in independence and with dignity as contributing members of the community. Community Building-Hudson Guild serves a primary role in making the Chelsea neighborhood a place where people come together to help others and themselves through education, skills-building, and joint action. Early Childhood Education-Our nurturing environment fosters independence in children, promoting the development of school readiness and social-emotional skills. Mental Health-Hudson Guild provides a broad array of mental health prevention and intervention services, in our own facilities and out in the community. Youth Development & Education-Young people, ages 5-24, attend Hudson Guild for academic achievement, life skills development, college and career training, employment experience, recreation, and social/emotional support.
Offices: 441 W 26 Street, New York, NY 10001, US · 119 Ninth Avenue, New York, New York 10011, US · 459 W 26 Street, New York, New York 10001, US · 333 W 17 Street, New York, New York 10011, US · 441 West 26 Street, New York, NY 10001, US
