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: Senior Director of Development
FLSA: United States of America (Exempt)
Employment Status: Regular/Full time The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's high performing development team seeks an organized, customer service-oriented individual to fill the role of
Senior Manager, Major Gifts. This position will provide a high level of support to the Senior Director of Development and serve as a member of the ASO's front line fundraising team.
MAJOR DUTIES: - Provide administrative leadership and coordination of all materials and activities of the ASO's 90-member Advisory Council
- Manage a personal portfolio of individual donors making contributions to the ASO Annual Fund including face-to-face solicitation of support and ongoing personal stewardship
- Provides direct support to the Senior Director of Development and major gifts team to manage individual donor solicitation and stewardship processes including tracking of moves management and prospect master lists related to the Advisory Council
- Prepare notes, donor research, and briefing documents as needed. Follow up to ensure donor meetings and calls are being scheduled. Schedule fundraising and stewardship calls with donors.
- Work collaboratively in support of special events including the ASO Gala and other special donor engagements
- Address day to day donor needs and questions. Work with development staff in providing exceptional service to donors
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years of related experience.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: - Experience working with donors, donations, and high-level volunteers
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate positive relationships and communicate effectively
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Project management and planning skills with ability to multi-task
- Troubleshooting/problem solving skills
- Able to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment; is willing to assist others
- Ability to craft formal communications for both mail and email purposes;
- Excellent writing and editing skills;
- Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and overlapping deadlines;
- Skilled at communicating with both internal and external partners with clarity and an eye always to exceptional customer service;
- Ability to manage sensitive information with care and diplomacy;
- Demonstrated, above-average proficiency in computer software programs, with emphasis on the Microsoft Office products, PowerPoint, and database systems. Familiarity with Tessitura and MailChimp a plus.
- Interested in the major gifts development process and has an appreciation for philanthropy
- Ability to work evenings and weekends upon request