Associate Director of Development
- Employer
- Arizona Opera
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Jun 14, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Arizona
Opera in the search for an Associate Director of Development, as
the company continues to pursue its vision of artistic vitality,
delivery of civic value, audience expansion, and institutional
strength and sustainability.
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of
Development will work closely with the Director of Development to
manage a blended portfolio of individual and institutional giving
prospects and donors with a focus on current and prospective
individual donors giving between $5,000 and $25,000 and above
annually as well as foundation, government, and corporate sponsor
relationships that support the company’s full array of
programmatic, educational, and strategic initiatives—including the
company’s two signature special events: the RED Party and the
annual Gala. The Associate Director will oversee needs assessment,
research, and cultivation of individual and institutional contacts,
creation of sponsorship materials, creation of grant and
sponsorship reports, acknowledgments, and management of all giving
records, and will generate financial reporting and analysis related
to individual and institutional giving for the department. The
Associate Director will ensure appropriate crediting and sponsor
recognition for all Arizona Opera performances and events,
including both individual and institutional production sponsors, in
partnership with the department of Marketing, Communications, and
Public Relations.
Since 1971, Arizona Opera has produced over 170 fully staged operas
and concerts. As one of the only companies in the country to
perform in two major metropolitan cities, Arizona Opera presents
artists of both international stature and emerging talent, and each
season balances debut artists and the return of favorite
performers. In addition to producing five operatic main stage
offerings each year in both Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona Opera
offers in-school touring productions and numerous outreach events
for children and adults of all ages. The 2021/22 Season celebrated
the company’s 50th Anniversary.
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience is required for this position as is at least five years
of development, fundraising or related sales experience. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Arizona Opera
as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the
prospectus.
Arizona Opera offices are located in Phoenix, Arizona and the Opera
performs in both Phoenix and Tucson. The Associate Director of
Development will travel and manage relationships statewide,
primarily with patrons in both cities. Candidates based in Tucson
will be considered with the expectation that there will be regular
visits in Phoenix.
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