Organization Profile
As the largest Latine and Hispanic cultural organization in the U.S. and designated an American Cultural Treasure by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico (BH) is a celebrated American dance institution delivering bold, inclusive, and authentic art experiences to tens of thousands in New York City, across the country, and around the world every year.
Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico’s three main programs—the performing Company, the School, and Community Arts Partnerships— elevate the art of dance, challenge conventions, and bring communities together to celebrate the multifaceted Latine diasporas. BH's New York City headquarters houses the School, administrative offices, and several studios, providing the nation’s physical home and cultural heart for Latine dance.
BH has a current annual operating budget of approximately $9.5M. Sources include performance income, tuition, studio rental income, and charitable support from the government, foundations, corporations, board members, and individual donors. As it looks to the future, Ballet Hispánico is committed to continue nurturing artists, teachers, students, arts leaders, families, and communities through artistic excellence and the power of dance.
The Position
Ballet Hispánico is searching for a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to join our Development department. The MGO is a key member of the frontline fundraising team who identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors to support the mission and programs of Ballet Hispánico. The role is particularly focused on annual gifts of $1,000 to $25,000 and above. The MGO builds and cultivates relationship with Ballet Hispánico donors, ticket buyers, and prospects to deepen engagement and increase philanthropy, and serves as an ambassador for the organization and our programs while interacting with donors and prospects. Reporting to the Director of Development, the MGO collaborates with Development staff and leadership to ensure the success of the department, including managing a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, growing the Members & Patrons program, and providing support for revenue events such as the annual gala, in-house cultivation events, and board development.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Work Environment
This position is based at BH’s historic headquarters on the Upper West Side of New York, which houses the school, 10 studios, and administrative offices. This position requires on-site work Monday-Thursday, and the possibility to work from home on Fridays. Some on- and off-site events will require evening or weekend hours.
Compensation
This is a full-time position for immediate hire. Salary and benefits are competitive with nonprofit organizations of comparable scope and scale. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and flexible paid time off.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter
and resume to resume@ballethispanico.org, and contact Amy Shaw, Director of
Development, at ashaw@ballethispanico.org with any questions. Thank you for
your interest!
Organization Profile
As the largest Latine and Hispanic cultural organization in the U.S. and designated an American Cultural Treasure by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico (BH) is a celebrated American dance institution delivering bold, inclusive, and authentic art experiences to tens of thousands in New York City, across the country, and around the world every year.
Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico’s three main programs—the performing Company, the School, and Community Arts Partnerships— elevate the art of dance, challenge conventions, and bring communities together to celebrate the multifaceted Latine diasporas. BH's New York City headquarters houses the School, administrative offices, and several studios, providing the nation’s physical home and cultural heart for Latine dance.
BH has a current annual operating budget of approximately $9.5M. Sources include performance income, tuition, studio rental income, and…