Manager of Individual Giving

Department : Development

Position Title : Manager of Individual Giving

Reports to : Director of Development

Classification : Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range : $75,000 - $80,000

Location : In-Person, 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Position Description :

The Manager of Individual Giving is an organized, tech-savvy and highly motivated individual with an eagerness to support The Washington Ballet in raising the funds required to further the organization's mission and growth strategy, reporting to the Director of Development.

The Manager of Individual Giving supports the development department's mission by helping to build and sustain longstanding relationships with the ballet's supporters, including managing and implementing the annual operating plan related to annual giving. They provide oversight, and strategic direction in recommending, organizing, directing, and implementing activities and programs for annual giving; manage and maintain all gift, event, and donor data in the TWB's Tessitura database; reconcile fundraising data with the finance department; coordinate the gift acknowledgement process; assist in general development administration and events; and attends all performances and events as a team representative.

Key Job Duties :

Gift Processing & Financial Reconciliation

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all financial gifts to The Washington Ballet by entering gift and constituent information into the donor database system and issuing donor acknowledgements for one-time and monthly donations.
• In coordination with relationship managers, ensure pledge payments are received according to gift installment plans by pulling regular reports on pledge balances and issuing invoices.
• Draft acknowledgment letters that reinforce The Washington Ballet's mission, thank supporters, and provide appropriate tax information, using templates.
• Reconcile revenue figures with finance department to ensure accurate management of data for contributed revenue.

Database Management & Reporting

Donor Engagement

Event Management

General Development Administration

Required Skills and Knowledge :

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Washington Ballet is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment in all aspects of its work, from artistic performances and ballet education to community engagement and workplace culture. We prioritize presenting artists and perspectives that reflect the dynamism of DC. Through our community partnerships and campus locations, we intentionally bring opportunities to communities throughout the DMV, ensuring fairness in hiring and employment practices.

Benefits

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references. We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they do not feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. We are dedicated to considering a wide array of candidates including those with non-traditional background and experience in the performing arts. Please use your cover letter to elaborate on what you hope to bring to this role and how your prior experience has prepared you for this opportunity.