Opportunities

As a key member of the development team, the Development & Scholarship Manager:

Attends concerts and other performances, invites donors to same, helps with related development details.
Works with the team on strategies and programs that engage, communicate with, and ask supporters for gifts.
Tracks activity in the Customer Relationship Management database, Raiser’s Edge.
Writes correspondence, reports, presentations, and collateral material.
In collaboration with the Manager of Individual Giving, the Development & Scholarship Manager will focus on member giving up to $2,500 with an annual fund goal of $175,000.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2-3 years’ experience in fundraising required. Preferably in a performing art, non-profit, or higher education environment.
Love of classical music, higher education, and the arts in general preferred.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred. Experience in fundraising essential.
Detail-oriented with attention to small details and ensures accuracy in all tasks.
Prioritizes tasks effectively and meets deadlines consistently.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Competencies

Computer Skills – Skilled with computers, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance
Customer Service – Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers
Innovation – Creative, offers new ideas, risk taker, amenable to change
Product Expertise – Knows product features, understands marketplace, shares expertise with others
Productivity – Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

Personal Attributes

High Energy:
Enthusiastic: Someone who brings a positive attitude and energy to the workplace.
Resilient: Capable of handling challenges and setbacks without losing momentum.
Proactive: Takes initiative and drives projects forward without constant supervision.
Dynamic: Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Modesty in interactions with Donors, Trustees, and Others:
Humble: Recognizes the contributions of others and doesn’t seek excessive recognition.
Respectful: Treats all individuals with dignity and acknowledges their perspectives.
Listener: Values the input of others and actively listens to their ideas and concerns.
Collaborative: Works well with diverse teams and fosters a culture of inclusivity.