Major Gifts Lead - Performing Arts Fundraising

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Sur place; USD 94 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cal Performances, based at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks a Leadership Giving Officer to manage a donor portfolio and drive major gifts in support of its mission. The role requires experience in development, strategic fundraising, and strong donor relations across multiple teams.

The position entails engaging with donors at performances and events, writing proposals, and advancing fundraising initiatives to secure gifts while collaborating with a nine-person development team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in major or individual giving or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising and donor relations concepts.
• Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet predetermined fundraising goals through planning and execution.
• Experience writing proposals and soliciting gifts from prospects.
• Familiarity with donor databases and digital communications.

Responsabilités

• Manages a dynamic portfolio of ~150 donors with capacity to give $100,000+ to Cal Performances.
• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects; offers personalized donor experiences.
• Evaluates fundraising approaches using prospect research and capacity data; plans annual solicitation programs.
• Works with discovery/new philanthropy staff to bring new donors into the pipeline.
• Writes proposals for solicitation of individual prospects and coordinates with senior staff for solicitations.
• Attends performances and related events to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects.
• Conducts 10–12 donor visits per month through various channels.
• Develops stewardship reports, donor profiles, and collaborates with other staff.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Fundraising knowledge

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Digital communications

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Outils

Tessitura

Salesforce CRM

Description du poste

Cal Performances, based at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks a Leadership Giving Officer to manage a donor portfolio and drive major gifts in support of its mission. The role requires experience in development, strategic fundraising, and strong donor relations across multiple teams.

The position entails engaging with donors at performances and events, writing proposals, and advancing fundraising initiatives to secure gifts while collaborating with a nine-person development team.