Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Officer

Houstongrandopera; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Grand Opera is seeking a Development Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects, with a focus on increasing annual support up to $4,000 per donor. The role requires a collaborative approach and strong donor relations skills in a performing arts environment.

The position involves managing a donor portfolio, coordinating with the Development team, and supporting special fundraising campaigns and events. Evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years professional development experience in non-profit organizations.
• Proven donor cultivation and solicitation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of prospective and current donors for operational support and special giving initiatives.
• Meet with subscribers and members to identify those with greater interest and capacity for deeper HGO involvement.
• Develop and execute plans to increase Patrons Circle membership and stewarding those members.
• Ensure proper tracking of all donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
• Participate in special project or production fundraising as needed.
• Assist with staffing of events as assigned.
• Manage annual fund direct mail and telefunding campaigns, including renewals and acquisitions.
• Act as project manager for the annual giving day online campaign.
• Manage the Individual Giving team calendars.

Job description

Houston Grand Opera is seeking a Development Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects, with a focus on increasing annual support up to $4,000 per donor. The role requires a collaborative approach and strong donor relations skills in a performing arts environment.

The position involves managing a donor portfolio, coordinating with the Development team, and supporting special fundraising campaigns and events. Evening and weekend work is required.