INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND STEWARDSHIP MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To - VP Advancement

Direct Reports - Donor Events & Stewardship Lead, Advancement Services and Analytics Specialist, Donor Relations Associate (to be hired)

Status - Regular Full-Time Exempt

Location - On site in Downtown Houston, Texas, with flexibility for occasional remote work

Schedule - General business hours with some nights and weekends

OVERVIEW

The Individual Giving and Stewardship Manager leads the Hobby Center’s individual giving strategies, annual fundraising event, and donor engagement programs to drive contributed revenue, cultivate new donors, deepen existing relationships, and build loyalty and advocacy. This role plays a vital part in securing philanthropic revenue to sustain and expand the Hobby Center's programs, serving as a key frontline fundraiser on our growing Advancement team.

As the architect of expanded annual giving programs, this position will foster meaningful relationships with donors at all levels and contribute to a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. In partnership with the VP Advancement, the Individual Giving and Stewardship Manager drives activity expected to raise $2 million in FY26 with that number likely to grow in future years. Along with the rest of the Advancement team, this position also supports the execution of special campaigns and projects as well as strategic plan tactics.

You Are :

• A relationship-focused fundraiser with a strong track record in individual giving and fundraising events.
• Resourceful, proactive and mission-driven.
• Inspired by the connection between systems-building and relationship-building.
• A collaborative team leader and skilled project manager.
• Passionate about the performing arts and committed to community impact.

We Are

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Annual Giving & Portfolio Management

Annual Fundraising Event

Donor Stewardship & Communications

Leadership & Collaboration

Growth & Visibility

Responsibilities may evolve to meet organizational needs and employee strengths.

REQUIREMENTS & CHARACTERISTICS

Requirements

The Hobby Center’s core business is live performances. Evening and weekend events are central to our operation and all employees understand that their duties may require them to be on site at these times and interface with the public.

Ideal Skills and Experience

Attitudes and Behaviors We Value

COMPENSATION

The Hobby Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b savings plan with matching employer contributions, and paid time off. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000.

ABOUT THE HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts serves as a connector, convenor and incubator for all Houston audiences, artmakers and arts organizations. Opened in 2002, the campus houses two theaters and welcomes over 400,000 audience members annually to a wide range of arts experiences including the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center series. The Hobby Center is also home to a full season of musical theatre produced by Principal Resident Company Theatre Under the Stars, as well as a variety of diverse performances from both Houston-based and touring artists and companies. Education and accessibility initiatives are central to the Hobby Center’s impact in Houston through programs like the ExxonMobil Discovery Series, sensory inclusive performances, tactile tours, talkbacks, specialized audience services, and master classes for artists and students. The ExxonMobil Discovery Series creates access to engaging arts experiences for thousands of Houston-area students each year. All ExxonMobil Discovery Series performances are offered free of charge to schools, including transportation.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace.