Major Gifts Assistant Manager

The Kennedy Center • Washington, DC

2d • $52,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Major Gifts Assistant Manager is a key member of the Major & Leadership Gifts team, a group of dynamic fundraisers working with the Kennedy Center’s most generous and philanthropic individual donors. Reporting to the Manager of Major Gifts, the Assistant Manager provides support for the execution of personalized fundraising and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 100+ current and prospective major donors (undesignated and designated gifts of $50,000+). The incumbent also provides administrative support to the Manager of Leadership Gifts in the stewardship of approx. 85 members of the National Committee for the Performing Arts (designated gifts to education programming of $15,000+) and preparations for Committee meetings. Primary responsibilities include: developing written donor communications; tracking campaign progress and preparing documentation of all contributions; maintaining accurate donor records in database; and logistical support for donor meetings, special events, committee meetings, and major galas.

Requirements

• Experience in a front-facing, customer service-oriented role
• 2-3 years development/fundraising, writing, and event logistics experience
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
• Candidate must be willing to work onsite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Working knowledge of the performing arts is preferred
• Experience with Tessitura or similar CRM tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Manager of Major Gifts, Manager of Leadership Gifts, and Director of Major & Leadership Gifts for implementation of strategies for donors contributing to annual funds, endowments, and fundraising galas:
• Drafting and coordinating all types of personalized, written materials on behalf of Development and Kennedy Center leadership (solicitations, acknowledgments, notes, briefings, newsletters, event itineraries, pledge reminders, tax receipts, etc.) of varying length and complexity;
• Preparing and tracking proper documentation for all contributions, including updating necessary systems and database records to ensure correct gift processing;
• Accurately tracking fundraising progress through Tessitura database and project management tools and reporting regular campaign updates to Managers and Director;
• Assisting in the development of materials for Committee meetings and events throughout the year, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date membership listings and contact information for committees and boards;
• Tracking and coordinating contributions, guest details, and attendee logistics for major fundraising galas such as the Kennedy Center Honors and Mark Twain Prize, including stewardship support for major event sponsorship packages and Event Chairs;
• Planning, preparing, and coordinating creative and personalized gifts for donors as they relate to Kennedy Center milestones or personal donor milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, life events, etc.);
• Providing excellent, proactive customer service to donors and their respective teams through direct contact via phone, email, mail, and in-person;
• Ensure the fulfillment of donor benefits and stewardship activities, including proper recognition and gift crediting in digital and print materials, processing performance ticket requests and event RSVPs, and regular greeting of donors at performances or onsite activities;
• Onsite customer service and logistical support for special events including cultivation and benefit events, committee and board meetings, galas, etc.;
• Oversee office resources and collateral materials;
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees