Seattle Opera is accepting applications for the position of Leadership Gifts Manager. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Associate Director of Development – Leaderhship Giving and will focus on corporate, foundation and government relations to support Seattle Opera’s Annual Fund giving as well as the Campaign For Seattle Opera – a specific effort to raise capital, endowment and special operating funds.
This position is responsible for managing the Company’s development efforts as they apply to corporations, foundations, government agencies, and arts funding institutions i.e. PONCHO and ArtsFund, and works across the Development Department to ensure effective cultivation and stewardship of campaign prospects and donors.
Works with campaign volunteers and integrates the coordination of the campaign with other development department programs and activities. Position maintains an effective prospect management program and provides coordination of campaign activity with other company departments in order to ensure an effective corporate/foundation/government relations program that meets campaign objectives and fulfils the Company’s long-term philanthropic potential.
Position requires working in close partnership with the Communications and Marketing Department to coordinate stewardship and recognition of leadership gifts.
Bachelors Degree. 3-5 years corporate/foundation fundraising or professional sales experience. Excellent relationhip-building skills. Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy; excellent relationhip-building skills; desire and ability to be a collaborative team member; willingness to accept resposibility and accountability; superb written and verbal communication skills; use of tact and diplomacy; diligence in details of all work elements; patience; good humor.
Flexibility in scheduling related to evening and/or weekend work.
Salary DOE. Seattle Opera offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance as well as free parking.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email to jobs@seattleopera.org or by mail to Seattle Opera, Attn: Development, PO Box 9248, Seattle, WA 98109.
Seattle Opera is an equal opportunity employer.