Manager, Annual Fund and Donor Relations

Woodruff Arts Center Employees

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation's third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art-there's a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Reports to : Director of Individual Giving

FLSA : United States of America (Exempt)

Employment Status : Regular / Full time

The Manager, Annual Fund and Donor Relations is an integral member of the Development team, creating and coordinating Broad Based appeals, leading short-term and long-term prospect research, and providing essential event support to ensure a streamlined donor experience and maximize pathways to new donor engagement in the culture of philanthropy at Alliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• With strategic direction from the Director of Individual Giving and Manager of Individual Giving, coordinates Broad Based Giving (BBG) direct mail, digital communications, and other campaigns, including the design and execution of 4-6 broad-based appeal campaigns annually. Duties include segmenting and list pulls, setting up mail merge data, and pricing and scheduling with printer and mail house.
• In collaboration with the rest of the Individual Giving team, organize stewardship special events for all donors at the theatre, such as backstage tours and costume shop events.
• Provide support as needed to Special Events Manager for regular Opening Night celebration events (8-10 per year), with presence required at majority of events throughout the year. Supports Associate Director of Corporate Relations with ad hoc corporate events (3-4 per year).
• Develop and execute regular, targeted fundraising campaigns for specific individual giving programs such as Sustainer Society, Advisory Board, and to-be-determined affinity groups, such as Young Professionals.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing department to identify best practices for digital outreach and strategize creative content for emails and social media. With support from Digital Communications Manager, leads content management of "Support" pages on alliancetheatre.org and other digital outlets.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward portfolio of Patron Supporters and Sustainer Society donors, developing strong relationships to increase opportunities for growth in donor ladder.
• Serve as concierge for individual donors in portfolio, personally handling ticket requests and membership entry, executing benefit delivery on an annual and rolling basis with Individual Giving team.
• Lead prospect research and systems for Individual Giving, including annual, major gifts, planned giving, and campaign gifts. This includes administrative support for the current Imagine Endowment campaign for the Goizueta Stage.
• Manage annual Alliance Theatre online auction and other special fundraising opportunities as they arise, including significant support responsibilities in organizing potential future gala or signature event.
• Provide support as needed for gift entry and acknowledgement process, in collaboration with Development Operations and Institutional Giving Manager.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to : Director of Individual Giving

Supports : Manager of Individual Giving

WORK SCHEDULE :

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some early mornings, evenings and weekends are required for special events

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Ability to work a flexible schedule (available evenings and weekends for performances and special events) to accommodate fluctuations in work flow. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Education and Experience :

Skills and Abilities :