Philanthropic Engagement Officer

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A performing arts organization is seeking a Philanthropic Engagement Officer to manage donor relationships and secure major gifts. The role involves cultivating and soliciting current and prospective donors, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates should have 3-5 years of frontline fundraising experience and a strong interest in the performing arts. This full-time position offers opportunities for direct engagement with donors during events and concerts.

Qualifications

3-5 years of frontline fundraising experience.
Demonstrated accomplishments in managing donor portfolios and major gift solicitations.
Knowledge or interest in the performing arts is important.

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate current and prospective donors.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 individual donors.
Prepare communications and proposals for major donors.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Fundraising skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

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Reports to: Managing Director, Philanthropic Engagement

The Philanthropic Engagement Officer (PEO) is a frontline fundraiser for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA), managing a portfolio of donors toward deepening philanthropic relationships and achieving organizational fundraising goals.

The primary responsibility of the PEO will be the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective donors to POEA. The PEO will work to secure major gifts ($10,000 and above range) for general annual support and other priority fundraising initiatives. While much of this fundraising work will be managed independently, important to the PEO’s success will be a desire and willingness to collaborate within the Development Department and with other members of the Philanthropic Engagement team, in addition to partnering with other departments across POEA.

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit current and prospective donors to POEA’s annual fund programs; for restricted projects and endowment; and for major fundraising events;
Manage and maintain a dynamic portfolio of approximately 100 individual donors and prospects;
Complete and document a minimum of 100 meaningful donor interactions/visits to these donors and prospects per year;
Actively track moves and interactions with prospects in Tessitura database leading towards solicitation;
Manage execution of next actions for the cultivation and solicitation, recognition and messaging for individual principal prospects and donors. Facilitate and coordinate communication and build engagement opportunities for these individuals;
When appropriate, provide support to the Chief Philanthropy Officer; staff and board leadership; and other members of the Development team on cultivation, stewardship and solicitation calls;
Prepare written communications, correspondence, proposals, reports and presentations for major donors;
Regularly attend performances and concerts of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and Miller Theater, using these opportunities to welcome donors and to advance donor relationships;
Create new strategies and fundraising initiatives that use concerts, events, community programs, and donor benefits to encourage greater frequency of participation among current and prospective donors;
Represent POEA at external fundraising and community events, interacting with shared donors who participate in them;
Execute additional fundraising responsibilities as determined by the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years of frontline fundraising experience.
Demonstrated accomplishments in managing donor portfolios, making major gift solicitations, and achieving or exceeding personal fundraising goals is required.
Knowledge of or prior experience in other areas of fundraising (planned giving, annual fund, institutional giving, etc.) and knowledge of and experience with the Philadelphia-area philanthropic community is a plus.
Knowledge of or strong interest in the performing arts is helpful and important for fundraising success.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Superior written and oral communication, negotiating, organizational, analytical and fundraising skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and manage data.
High level of personal and professional integrity in dealing with colleagues and donors.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated in relating to major donors, volunteers, senior administrators and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively across the development department and the entire POEA.
High degree of organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and take the initiative on designing donor cultivation and solicitation strategies and implementing new projects.
Ability to manage and prioritize a multitude of tasks.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and development

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Routine for office environment.
The employee will be required to perform the essential functions of the job during evening and weekend concerts/performances and/or events.
The employee will be required to travel off site to donor meetings at their home, office and other locations.

Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, or military service.

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