Leadership Gifts Associate

LEADERSHIP GIFTS ASSOCIATE

(Full-time, Non-Exempt)

PURPOSE:  To perform tasks in support of all Leadership–level fundraising initiatives as directed. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred) or equivalent work experience


• Minimum two (2) years of related work experience, preferably in Development.


• Knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising and prospect research.


• Knowledge of business writing.


• Knowledge of opera/performing arts preferred.


• Demonstrated successful track record of task management.


• Understanding of basic principles of sales techniques and customer service.


• Ability to perform tasks accurately, with great attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; database skills desirable.


• Proficiency in Tessitura revenue management system highly preferred.


• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.


• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.


• Comfortable working with volunteer leaders and Board committee members.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with artists, staff, the public, and volunteers in a professional, confidential and tactful manner.


• Ability to communicate logically, consistently and persuasively, both orally and in writing.

ESSENTIAL JOB   FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates   ongoing stewardship and cultivation strategies for the Leadership Gifts team.


• Serves as primary Development   Staff liaison with General Director’s office and Board President’s office in   stewardship and cultivation strategies, including timely processing of acknowledgment   letters and scheduling of cultivation/stewardship meetings.


•   Using   Tessitura and Excel (or other software as necessary), tracks progress on key   aspects of the department’s Leadership-level fundraising initiatives and   strategies, including designated fund initiatives such as Camerata.


• Provides   administrative and clerical support to the Director of Leadership Gifts and   Leadership Gifts Officers as needed.


• Oversees donor   sponsor credits for all marketing and communication collateral.


• Coordinates and   ensures timely recognition of gifts for donors in Leadership portfolios.


•   Coordinates   the writing of Leadership-related materials, such as correspondences and sponsor   spotlights.


• Assists Director   of Leadership Gifts, Leadership Gifts Officers, and Prospect Research Manager   with planning, managing and executing special strategies and projects.

SECONDARY   FUNCTIONS:

• Assists   stewardship, events and hospitality staff as directed for Leadership-related   functions.


• Manages   Leadership-level donor cultivation opportunities with production, media and   rehearsal teams.


• Manages other   donor analysis projects as assigned.


• Provides excellent   patron relations services and directs patrons as appropriate for donors in   Leadership portfolios.


• Maintains   development records and files as appropriate as well as archiving action   plans and team strategies.


•   Performs   other job-related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

E-mail required cover letter and resume with salary requirements to [email protected], or fax to (415) 551-6297. No phone calls please. San Francisco Opera only retains résumés that are sent in response to specific, posted job openings.

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