Development Program Manager, OBF

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

48d • $48,000 - $55,000

About The Position

As a part of the School of Music and Dance fundraising team and reporting to the Associate Director of Development of Oregon Bach Festival, the Development Program Manager is responsible for managing a variety of complex fundraising matters, such as donor and sponsor giving programs, donor acknowledgments and stewardship, member and foundation solicitations, and special events. Stewardship of donors is integral to the fundraising process and is often key to OBF’s ability to secure additional funds from donors. This position will have volunteer management responsibility and advisory board duties as assigned. The program manager will work directly with members, annual donors, foundations, local, state, and federal grants agencies, and corporate sponsors, providing an important link between the University, OBF, and its donors. The Program Manager takes an active role in the OBF development program, including direct mail and in-person solicitations, program administration, and special events. Projects will often require coordination with the Associate Director of Development, Festival staff, student workers, and other units on the UO campus. This position supervises student interns and may supervise a volunteer coordinator. This position occasionally works outside of regular business hours to manage and attend events, including some nights and weekends. OBF has multiple events that are outside the city limits, and therefore, this work requires the ability to travel to sites not regularly served by public transportation. The Program Manager is expected to be available for all Festival events; there are multiple events during the Festival from late June through mid-July, with a few events occurring during other times of the year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• One year of professional experience in development or fundraising OR two years of experience in closely related fields such as corporate sales. A graduate degree may be considered in lieu of one year of professional experience. Part-time and student work experience will be counted towards the above experience requirements at a discounted rate.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a strong sense of donor-driven customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospective donors to specific university needs.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications such as MS Office or equivalent software.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or background in music.
• Experience managing annual fund programs.
• If work experience is in a non-development field, preference will be given to those with relevant experience in the development field.
• Experience working with a development or sales database.
• Experience producing special events.
• Experience with grant writing, submissions, and processes.

Responsibilities

• managing a variety of complex fundraising matters, such as donor and sponsor giving programs, donor acknowledgments and stewardship, member and foundation solicitations, and special events
• volunteer management responsibility and advisory board duties as assigned
• work directly with members, annual donors, foundations, local, state, and federal grants agencies, and corporate sponsors
• direct mail and in-person solicitations, program administration, and special events
• supervises student interns and may supervise a volunteer coordinator
• manage and attend events, including some nights and weekends
• travel to sites not regularly served by public transportation
• available for all Festival events

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level