Chief Development Officer: Major Gifts & Strategy

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc.

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 160,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) is seeking a bold, strategic Vice President of Development to lead philanthropy, drive major gifts, annual fundraising, membership, and corporate/foundation support. This executive partners with the President & CEO and the Board to expand donor engagement and ensure sustainable revenue within a $12-14 million operating budget.

The role oversees a comprehensive development program, cultivates high-capacity donors, guides events, and aligns messaging with community

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; seven+ years nonprofit fundraising experience.
  • Experience leading development functions and a minimum of three years in management.
  • Strong interpersonal, cultivation, organizational, and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development campaigns and annual fundraising programs to support STNJ and contributed income goals.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors ($10,000+) across giving levels.
  • Develop solicitation strategies for corporate, small business, and private foundation support.
  • Provide Board liaison and manage board giving program and fundraising events.

Skills

Major gifts
Donor relations
Board engagement
Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Tessitura or similar CRM systems

Job description

State Theatre New Jersey (STNJ) is seeking a bold, strategic Vice President of Development to lead philanthropy, drive major gifts, annual fundraising, membership, and corporate/foundation support. This executive partners with the President & CEO and the Board to expand donor engagement and ensure sustainable revenue within a $12-14 million operating budget.

The role oversees a comprehensive development program, cultivates high-capacity donors, guides events, and aligns messaging with community

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