Giving Manager

Blumenthal Performing A • Charlotte, NC

5d

About The Position

Blumenthal Arts seeks a bold and strategic Giving Manager to take a lead role in fundraising efforts that support their dynamic free and low-cost programs for students, teachers, artists, lifelong learners and more. The Giving Manager will oversee upper-level individual and mid-range corporate sponsorship programs, lead the full lifecycle of grants management, and drive innovation in donor experiences. Some evenings and weekends are required for events and special initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, non-profit management, communications, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or donor relations.
• Demonstrated ability to secure charitable contributions via phone and face-to-face interactions.
• High emotional intelligence, strategic vision, and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and exhibit tact and diplomacy.
• Self-starter with a creative problem-solving approach.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and donor database management.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with donor information.
• Genuine passion for the performing arts and the ability to convey that enthusiasm to donors.
• Evening and weekend work required to accommodate donor events and performances.

Responsibilities

• Execute an ambitious, strategic annual giving and membership plan, encompassing donor identification, cultivation, stewardship, acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Build and steward strong, ongoing relationships with current and prospective donors through personal engagement and moves management.
• Provide exceptional high-level customer service to donors, ensuring benefit fulfillment and premium ticketing experiences, and exclusive opportunities.
• Work closely with the Blumenthal marketing team to implement membership communication strategies and ensure accurate donor recognition in publications.
• Reimagine existing programs to maximize effectiveness and donor engagement.
• Oversee the planning and execution of high-level donor events, including the annual Chairman’s Celebration, donor meet-and-greet functions, cultivation events, and exclusive donor theater trips/tours.
• Manage Founders Room operations and experiences for Producer’s Circle members.
• Maintain accurate donor data, record donor interactions, and track progress through AudienceView database.
• Monitor individual revenue progress, analyzing database reports, and tracking renewal progress to maximize retention rates.
• Partner with the Ticketing team to facilitate Producer’s Circle subscription renewals and seat requests.
• Lead all aspects of grants management, including prospect research, proposal development, submission, compliance, reporting, stewardship, and renewals.
• Collaborate across departments to collect programmatic and financial data, measure outcomes, monitor restricted funding, and ensure accurate reporting on grant-funded initiatives.
• Stay informed on trends in performing arts and donor engagement to continually refine and enhance fundraising strategies.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing in decision-making processes and executing strategic initiatives with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low-cost premium for employee only coverage
• FSA and employer-funded HRA options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time
• Life Balance Reimbursement up to $125 a month for qualifying expenses such as transportation, parking, and wellness-related memberships
• Flexible schedules
• Complimentary tickets
• Vision and dental insurance
• Retirement savings with a 3% employer match

What This Job Offers

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