Hybrid-Eligible Development Director, Arts Center

George Mason University; Manassas (VA); Ibrido; USD 117.000 - 143.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

George Mason University’s Hylton Performing Arts Center seeks a strategic Director of Development to lead fundraising, major gifts, annual giving, and donor engagement. This leader will cultivate partnerships with alumni, corporate and foundation supporters, and community stakeholders to advance artistic programming and education initiatives.

The role requires managing a portfolio of major gifts, collaborating with university leadership, and guiding campaign planning to strengthen financial

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising with a record of major gift solicitations.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies.
• Experience managing staff and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of donor lifecycle management and major gifts.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in donor engagement.

Mansioni

• Develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with center priorities.
• Manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with defined metrics.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors; secures major and principal gifts.
• Leads campaign planning and implementation with University Advancement; builds cases for support.
• Coordinates donor strategies with leadership, faculty, and volunteers; tracks fundraising activity.

Conoscenze

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Relationship building

CRM systems

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

CRM systems

Descrizione del lavoro

George Mason University’s Hylton Performing Arts Center seeks a strategic Director of Development to lead fundraising, major gifts, annual giving, and donor engagement. This leader will cultivate partnerships with alumni, corporate and foundation supporters, and community stakeholders to advance artistic programming and education initiatives.

The role requires managing a portfolio of major gifts, collaborating with university leadership, and guiding campaign planning to strengthen financial