Annual Giving Manager

Colorado Symphony; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Symphony is seeking an Annual Giving Manager to lead and grow individual philanthropic support. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Colorado Springs, CO with flexibility for some work from home.

You will manage multi-channel campaigns, donor segmentation, and strategic outreach, collaborating closely with development, marketing, and artistic staff to deepen donor relationships and achieve revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in Annual Giving and philanthropic fundraising, including planning multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong communication skills for donor messages and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of philanthropy and stewardship best practices including donor cultivation, recognition, and retention strategies.
• Proven project management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems, and using data to inform strategy and measure results.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate annual giving campaigns to grow donor support.
• Develop solicitation strategies and donor segmentation.
• Coordinate mail, email, and digital appeals and track progress against revenue goals.
• Collaborate with development, marketing, and artistic staff for consistent messaging and donor engagement.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and identify opportunities to upgrade giving levels.

Skills

Annual Giving

Communication

Philanthropy

Project Management

CRM

Hybrid Work

Performing Arts Interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Company Description

The Colorado Symphony Association is the region’s only full-time professional orchestra, dedicated to artistic excellence and the future of live, symphonic music. Based in downtown Denver, the Colorado Symphony presents more than 150 concerts each year at Boettcher Concert Hall and venues across Colorado, featuring eighty full-time musicians from over a dozen nations. The organization thrives on collaboration among musicians, staff, trustees, and the wider community, and offers performances ranging from small ensembles to full orchestra. Its diverse programming includes education and outreach initiatives, as well as concert series for audiences of all ages and interests, from Classics and Pops to Holiday, Family, Movie at the Symphony, and Musicurious Education Programs. The mission of the Colorado Symphony is to create extraordinary musical experiences that transport listeners from the best of the past to the edge of the future.

Role Description

The Annual Giving Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Colorado Springs, CO, with flexibility for some work from home. This position oversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns to grow and sustain individual philanthropic support. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and implementing solicitation strategies, managing donor segmentation and outreach, coordinating mail, email, and digital appeals, and tracking progress against revenue goals. The Annual Giving Manager collaborates closely with development, marketing, and artistic staff to ensure consistent messaging, meaningful donor engagement, and effective stewardship practices. The role also involves analyzing data, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities to deepen donor relationships and upgrade giving levels in support of the Colorado Symphony’s mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Annual Giving and philanthropic fundraising, including planning and executing multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong Communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor messages and engage diverse stakeholders in person and in writing.
• Knowledge of Philanthropy and Stewardship best practices, including donor cultivation, recognition, and retention strategies.
• Proven Project Management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration for fundraising initiatives.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems, and proficiency in using data and analytics to inform strategy and measure results.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Interest in or familiarity with performing arts organizations, particularly orchestral music, is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Arts Administration, or Business) or equivalent professional experience.