Director, Major Gifts - WNO

Rutgers Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Major Gifts at a major arts organization focuses on fundraising strategies and relationship development to enhance individual and institutional giving. This role emphasizes collaboration, productivity, and professional development within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in individual and institutional fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop strategic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee significant individual contributed income targets.
• Develop innovative fundraising strategies and maintain existing programs.
• Foster team culture and prioritize staff development.

Skills

Fundraising Strategies

Team Collaboration

Relationship Management

Job description

The Director of Major Gifts at Washington National Opera (WNO) reports to the Managing Director of Advancement and collaborates with WNO Leadership, senior development staff, Board of Trustees members, Government Affairs, and other departments.

The Director is responsible for a significant portion of WNO’s individual contributed income targets, as well as institution-wide and endowment giving efforts. This role focuses on developing innovative fundraising strategies and relationships, while maintaining and advancing existing programs.

The incumbent manages their time, resources, and workload to maximize productivity and financial results. They exercise discretion, evaluate complex relationships, and proactively work to achieve the objectives of multiple campaigns.

This position also emphasizes fostering a collaborative team culture and prioritizing staff professional development.