Manager, Campaign & Special Projects

Description:

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Development Officer, the Manager, Campaign & Special Projects serves as a key strategic and operational partner in advancing institutional fundraising priorities, campaign objectives, and special initiatives. Juilliard has embarked on a $550 million endowment campaign to make the school tuition-free. By removing financial barriers to the greatest performing arts school in the world, Juilliard will have the resources to advance artists and the arts for the public good. The role is responsible for managing campaign operations, coordinating cross-functional activities, supporting campaign leadership and volunteers, and driving the execution of strategic projects that advance the goals of the Development Office. The Manager acts as a central coordinator across internal stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and institutional leadership to ensure campaign efforts remain on track and aligned with organizational priorities.

Salary Description: $80,000 - $90,000

About the Department:

The Development Office advances The Juilliard School’s mission by securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other partners. Working closely with institutional leadership, trustees, alumni, donors, and friends of the school, the office develops and manages fundraising initiatives, donor engagement programs, stewardship activities, special events, and campaign efforts that help sustain and expand Juilliard’s world-class programs in music, dance, and drama. The Development team serves as a strategic partner across the institution, fostering relationships and supporting investments that enhance student opportunities, artistic excellence, and the school's long-term priorities.

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management and coordination of campaign operations, including prospect tracking, fundraising pipelines, campaign strategies, task management, and milestone tracking.

• Maintain comprehensive campaign timelines and project plans to ensure campaign goals and deliverables are achieved.

• Prepare campaign-related correspondence, including proposals, solicitation materials, meeting briefings, stewardship communications, and follow-up documentation.

• Coordinate and support campaign committee meetings, volunteer activities, and leadership engagements through preparation of materials, presentations, agenda development, and briefing documents.

• Partner with Development leadership and finance teams to oversee campaign-related budgeting and resource allocation.

• Monitor campaign progress and provide reporting, analysis, and recommendations to campaign leadership

• Participate in other ad-hoc initiatives/projects as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 3- 5 years of experience in fundraising, campaign management, project management, nonprofit administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and follow-through.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and other office productivity tools.

Preferred Background:

• Experience supporting comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Experience working with senior leaders, boards, campaign committees, or volunteers.
• Experience using constituent relationship management (CRM) or database systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura, or similar platforms.
• Interest in higher education, arts and culture, or nonprofit organizations

Why Work for Juilliard?

At Juilliard, you don’t just work in the arts—you’re immersed in them.

• Exclusive access to world-class performances - As a Juilliard employee, enjoy complimentary admission to all Juilliard performances and experience extraordinary talent up close in the building where you work.
• One of NYC’s premier cultural hubs - Located at Lincoln Center, you’ll benefit from significant day-of ticket discounts to performances across our renowned partner organizations.
• Support for your long-term goals - Juilliard contributes to your 403(b), helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous Time-Off - We offer a generous paid time-off policy, plus a winter break and Summer Fridays to help you rest and stay energized.
• Continue learning and growing - Full-time staff are eligible for tuition remission for Juilliard Extension classes, offering a unique opportunity to develop new skills or deepen your connection to the arts.
• A high-performing, mission-driven environment - Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and advancing the performing arts.

• A workplace grounded in respect and connection - Be part of a community where people support one another, value diverse perspectives, and contribute to a welcoming and engaged workplace.

Make your career part of something extraordinary.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.