Development Program Manager

Position Summary: The Development Program Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $5,000 and above. Oversees the donor database, assures that it is up to date and identifies individuals with the potential for increased giving. The Development Program Manager will assist in planning cultivation events for the organization. Should have personal interest in opera and understanding and appreciation of the ideals and goals of Gulfshore Opera. The Development Program Manager will work with the small core team at GO to assure that the overall development
goals are met on a yearly basis.

Must have Arts Administration experience and previous development experience- both are required.

Reports to: General Director

Compensation:
Base Salary: $50,000
Average 40 hrs./week; Very flexible work schedule with 4 weeks of vacation, off-season/TBD
Includes bonus incentives with opportunity for advancement

Primary Responsibilities:
- Thorough review of donors history and appropriate research, identifies donors with increased capability to give.
In conjunction with appropriate members of the team outlines cultivation steps to increase their individual giving.
- Enhancement and maintenance of the donor data base, assuring that all relevant notes are entered in donor files.
- Write and maintain grant proposals including private and public foundations
- Manage annual donor solicitation campaigns.
- Assure that all appropriate development forms to document donations are current.
- As an important member of the Arts Administration team, will collaborate with core team.
- Attend GO performances and social events throughout the production season with a focus on data gathering.

Competencies:
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to think strategically and creatively.
- A proven track record of measurable success in securing gifts in fundraising.
- Flexible and adaptable to work extended hours specifically during season.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team.
- Familiarity with the nonprofit culture of Southwest Florida preferred.
- Ability to maintain the highest levels of discretion and integrity.
- Skill in relationship building, communications, prioritizing and self-motivation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished presentation skills.

Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in nonprofit arts management..
- 2 years of direct solicitation experience with demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding organizational
goals.
- Experience with donor data bases, E-tapestry preferred.
- Must have Arts Administration experience.
- Conversant knowledge of Opera preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Arts Administration: 1 year (Required)
• Development: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location