Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager

Nashville Ballet; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Ballet is seeking a Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager to cultivate and retain donors through personalized outreach, meetings and involvement in events. The role blends onsite work at The Martin Center with remote work from home in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities include donor communications, stewardship activities, CRM tracking, and producing impact reports, with close collaboration across development, marketing, and artistic teams to ensure professional donor relations and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage donors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor communications, coordination of recognition and stewardship activities.
• Track donor interactions in the CRM and prepare impact reports.
• Collaborate with development, marketing, and artistic teams to align donor messaging with programs.
• Support donor events and campaigns and refine engagement processes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Business

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

Company Description

Nashville Ballet, founded in 1986, is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee and is known for presenting a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. The company features pieces by noted choreographers, as well as original works by Artistic Director & CEO Nick Mullikin and Resident Choreographer Mollie Sansone. Nashville Ballet owns The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, a purpose-built facility that houses professional dancers, school programs, and administrative offices. While some performances occur at The Martin Center, most are held at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in downtown Nashville, offering broad community visibility and engagement. This setting provides team members with a dynamic, arts-focused environment and opportunities to contribute to a thriving cultural institution.

Role Description

The Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Nashville, TN, with a blend of onsite work at The Martin Center and remote work from home. This role is responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and retaining donors through thoughtful, relationship-focused strategies, including personalized outreach, meetings, and event participation. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing donor communications, coordinating recognition and stewardship activities, tracking donor interactions in the CRM system, and preparing impact reports and updates. The Manager will collaborate closely with the development, marketing, and artistic teams to align donor messaging with organizational priorities and programs. The role also involves supporting donor events and campaigns, refining engagement processes, and ensuring a high standard of professionalism in all interactions with supporters and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Consulting skills to build relationships with donors, convey impact clearly, and provide guidance on engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated Project Management and Program Management skills to coordinate stewardship activities, donor events, and ongoing engagement initiatives.
• Analytical Skills to interpret donor data, segment audiences, and inform targeted outreach and retention strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and work in a hybrid environment requiring both independent work and teamwork.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, development, or related nonprofit roles is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with CRM or donor database systems and standard office software tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Communications, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Business) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Interest in the performing arts and commitment to advancing Nashville Ballet’s mission and values.