Major Gifts Officer

San Diego Opera; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Opera seeks a major gifts officer to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of gifts of $5,000 to $25,000. This position also conceives of and oversees unique events to engage donors and prospects.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the officer will manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors and prospects. The candidate should be passionate about the arts, highly organized and collaborative, with outstanding written and spoken communication skills, and able

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a sophisticated fundraising environment, preferably arts and culture.
• Experience identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects capable of gifts of $5,000 to $25,000.
• Oversee events and behind-the-scenes opportunities to engage current and prospective donors.
• Manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors and prospects.
• Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy and donor-centered team.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Perseverance

Job description

San Diego Opera seeks a major gifts officer to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $5,000 to $25,000. This position also conceives of and oversees unique events and behind-the-scenes opportunities to steward and engage current and prospective donors. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and working collaboratively with a donor-centered team, the Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors and prospects.

The selected candidate will be passionate about the important role arts and cultural organizations play in community life and the impact of the arts on individuals. They will have a connection to and interest in opera, have a warm and engaging personality and outstanding written and spoken communication skills, be highly organized and collaborative, take initiative, attend to detail, and will persevere when faced with challenges. A minimum of two years of experience in a sophisticated fundraising environment, preferably arts and culture, is required. The successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation for off-site donor meetings and be able to work on weekends and evenings as required.

San Diego Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary range $75,000-$85,000 plus benefits. This position is classified as full-time exempt under California and federal law and is not eligible for overtime.