Strategic Major Gifts & Corporate Partnerships Manager

MRA - The Management Association; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI, seeks a strategic Major Gifts and Corporate Partnership Manager to lead a donor-driven fundraising program and secure high-impact sponsorships.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and corporate partners; collaborate with marketing, senior leadership, and program staff to advance the arts center’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 - 8 years of equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in major gift fundraising, corporate relations, or a related field.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and managing corporate partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major individual donors.
• Develop and implement tailored strategies to expand the major donor pipeline and increase gift commitments.
• Identify and establish new corporate partnerships while growing existing corporate relationships.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of corporate donors, ensuring they are effectively engaged through sponsorships, corporate giving programs, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Development team and senior leadership to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and partnership opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, communications, and public program teams to ensure coordinated and aligned outreach.
• Track and report progress toward major gift and corporate partnership goals. Provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Participate in additional fundraising or organizational activities.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Corporate sponsorships

Relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Job description

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI, seeks a strategic Major Gifts and Corporate Partnership Manager to lead a donor-driven fundraising program and secure high-impact sponsorships.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and corporate partners; collaborate with marketing, senior leadership, and program staff to advance the arts center’s mission.