REPORTS TO: General Manager
OBJECTIVE: As the Individual Giving Officer, specializing in mid-level gifts, you will be a vital member of the fundraising team, responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors. Your focus will be securing mid-level contributions by building and stewarding donor relationships and providing a unique and enriching donor experience, including exclusive membership benefits and personalized engagement opportunities. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for the arts, persuasive communication skills, and a creative approach to enhancing the donor journey. This position will be responsible for achieving the budgeted annual individual giving goal for Casa Manana each fiscal year, measured by incremental key performance indicators.
HOURS: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with evening and weekend hours based on theatre schedule and after-hours donor events. Full time on-site. Exempt.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Donor Cultivation
• Identify, research, and secure mid-level donors.
• Develop personalized cultivation strategies to deepen relationships and increase donor retention.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings and other engagement activities to connect donors with Casa Mañana’s mission.
• Collaborate with fundraising team to integrate individual giving strategies into broader fundraising campaigns.
• Starting annual goal of $600,000
Stewardship and Memberships
• Promote, coordinate, and manage memberships with current and prospective donors.
• Develop and execute fulfillment of exclusive donor benefits and experiences to enhance the value of donor memberships.
• Ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts and provide personalized donor stewardship.
• Regularly communicate with donors, providing updates on the impact of their contributions.
Data Management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in fundraising database.
• Track donor engagement and giving history to inform personalized cultivation and stewardship.
• Generate reports and analysis of data and donor feedback to measure the success of and optimize individual giving efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of fundraising experience.
• Proven success in cultivating and soliciting mid-level gifts.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to design and execute engaging donor experiences.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and tools. Experience with Tessitura preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in using basic office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for and knowledge of the performing arts is highly desirable.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to employment@casamanana.org.
Casa Mañana is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse arts community in Fort Worth. We welcome applicants of all abilities, ethnicities, gender identities and ages to apply for positions. Casa Mañana is an equal opportunity employer.
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