Gifts Officer

Gifts Officer

The Gifts Officer will join a talented fundraising team and will be primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of mid-level and major individual and corporate donors and prospects. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Gifts Officer is responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and securing mid-level, major, and planned gifts while expanding the donor pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of approximately 150 current and prospective individual and corporate donors. Manage the full life cycle of giving including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these donors and prospects
• Help to set forecasts and meet ambitious monthly and annual benchmarks for donors in the GO portfolio
• Solicit upgrades, multi-year commitments, and planned gifts when appropriate
• Maintain donor recognition and underwriting listings and ensure electronic and printed recognition materials are accurate
• Coordinate meetings between donors and artists during production runs
• Ensure that Tessitura records for all portfolio files are meticulously maintained, including plan steps and contact reports
• Communicate ticket requests to the Guest Services team as necessary
• Proven ability to pivot quickly, adapt to evolving priorities, and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to share prospects and collaborate with senior leadership and fellow fundraisers to develop the most strategic path to a gift
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with multiple internal stakeholders across departments, especially in high-touch donor strategies.

Prospect Discovery and Development

Program Management

Related Duties as Assigned

Skills Desired and Qualifications

Education and Experience

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities