Gift Officer
Pacific Northwest Ballet values equity, diversity and inclusion as guiding organizational principles. We seek to reflect and embrace our community, and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where artists, audiences, students, staff and volunteers of all backgrounds learn, collaborate, and participate for the benefit of all.
SUMMARY:
As a member of PNB's collaborative Revenue Team, the Gift Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective annual fund donors from $2,000 - $10,000. The Gift Officer position is a unique opportunity for a motivated development professional to impact strategy and growth. This position requires both strategic vision and a hands-on approach with knowledge of all facets of development and a good working understanding of nonprofit best practices.
Essential Functions and Expectations:
The Gift Officer is responsible for managing a robust portfolio of donors supporting the annual fund, special initiatives, and special events. This role will steward a portfolio of donors, manage some administrative responsibilities for the Development department, and execute donor stewardship events. The Gift Officer is an excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with donors in-person, over the phone, through electronic channels, and by written communication. A strong candidate is donor-centered, goal-oriented, and easily presents the skills of patience, respect, thoughtfulness, and sound judgment. Candidates must have a successful history of partnership with board volunteer fundraisers, and have a collaborative spirit, enabling strong relationships with staff and board colleagues to influence positive outcomes.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve collaboratively on a team of development professionals, charged with identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and recognizing donors to meet financial and quantitative goals
- Build and facilitate plans to cultivate existing donors including one-on-one meetings, invitations to events, participation in events and thoughtful cultivation with the goal to open new opportunities for funding and to deepen existing relationships
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 donors annually
PNB values diverse perspectives, and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- 2-4 years related non-profit management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor's Degree in arts administration helpful yet not required.
- Demonstrated success partnering with board members and community leaders to achieve fundraising goals
- Working knowledge of Tessitura, especially managing data analytics and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent attention to detail
- Collaborate with board and staff to build rapport, identify opportunities, and influence positive outcomes
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Must be able to attend performances, donor receptions, or other PNB, Board, or community related events when necessary
- Flexibility to work some evening performances and attend additional donor events on evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel locally if necessary
- Interest in or knowledge of dance and performing arts a plus