Major Gifts Officer
- Employer
- Playwrights' Center
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- $62,000.00 - $65,000.00
- Closing date
- Jan 5, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Prospect Research, Administrative, Arts Administration
- Fields
- Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
Job
Description
40 hours/week -
Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Major Gifts Officer is an integral
member of the development team at Playwrights’ Center. This
position requires a strong understanding of fundraising practices
and principles, knowledge of the twin cities arts funding
community, and the ability to be flexible, take initiative, and
work both independently and collaboratively. The organization is
currently in the midst of a multi-year campaign and this position
would be a member of the team who helps get us to the finish line
and beyond.
The Major Gifts Officer will report to
the Director of Advancement and is a full-time, 52-week position
based in Minneapolis.
Responsibilities of the role will
include:
(60%) Relationship Management and
Solicitation
Work in collaboration with Director
of Advancement to develop, manage, and execute fundraising
strategies, work plans, annual appeals, and campaign calendars
Responsible for all individual giving
programs, including direct mail and email appeals, prospect
research, benefit fulfillment, and donor stewardship
Participate in the development,
planning, and execution of special events (e.g. open rehearsals,
season events, and donor receptions)
Create donor cultivation,
solicitation, and acknowledgment correspondence
Work closely with the board of
directors and External Affairs Committee to ensure development
goals are in line with long term institutional planning and
external communications
Produce targeted mailing lists for
appeals, invitation mailings, and season brochures and work closely
with marketing staff to produce printed materials related to
fundraising (e.g. invitations, donor brochures, season
materials)
Ability to establish gift acceptance
policies and procedures
Work with the finance department to
complete the monthly reconciliation
(20%) Strategy and Cultivation
Partner with Director of Advancement
and outside counsel on strategy and execution for major gift
opportunities for Capacity Campaign
Lead strategy and execution to expand
opportunities in individual and major gift support of annual
fund
(10%) Monitoring and Reporting
Track and report relationship
management activity using internal systems and processes
Monitor quarterly and annual activity
to achieve major gift revenue goals
Using predetermined benchmarks,
provide data analysis and reporting of the effectiveness and
efficiency of the major gift program.
(10%) Department Leadership
Assists the Director of Advancement
in managing a small development department which includes a
Development Assistant, a staff copywriter and a freelance grant
writer
Qualifications:
A solution-oriented thinker who
understands how to effectively fundraise, build authentic
relationships and create win-win opportunities for the
organization, our donors and the artists and communities we
serve
Minimum 4-5 years of development
experience (preferably in an arts-related space), and a deep
comfort level with donor stewardship and database management
Background in development at various
levels and capacity to formulate both traditional and
entrepreneurial strategies
Direct experience in strategizing,
leading, and implementing a fundraising campaign
Ability and commitment to working
with diverse groups in terms of gender expression, race, sexual
orientation, religion, ability, age, class and immigrant
status
Dependability and collaborative
spirit
Proven track record soliciting and
closing major gifts, building and cultivating relationships, and
leveraging/fostering a strong network of contacts
Proficient Salesforce skills are
essential or knowledge of fundraising/CRM software systems
Experience in establishing clear
direction with fundraising goals, operating against objectives, and
meeting deadlines
Outstanding communication (oral and
written) and interpersonal skills
A high level of discretion and
confidentiality concerning donor records
Access to a vehicle to regularly meet
with donors and prospects
Salary and Benefits:
Salary to mid-60’s depending on
experience
Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
in addition to a generous PTO package
Personalized professional development
opportunities
Full Health Benefit
Options
Optional IRA Retirement Plan
The Playwrights' Center is an equal
opportunity employer committed to the perspective of all voices in
every aspect of our organization and its practice. We celebrate
diversity and strive to create a dynamic work environment that
values inclusion, respect and integrity, service, and innovation.
We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people
from a diverse candidate pool.
Interested candidates should send a
cover letter, sample solicitation letter and résumé
to: hr@pwcenter.org and
include “Major Gifts Officer - Chronicle” in the subject
line. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest
in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this
role.
General accessibility information for
the Playwrights’ Center can be found at pwcenter.org/accessibility
and we are happy to answer other accessibility questions sent
to hr@pwcenter.org.
Submissions will be accepted until
December 20, 2021.
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