John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Individual Giving Manager
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us
We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 13 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details
The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description
The Manager of Digital Strategy will plan, execute, and evaluate all campaigns for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and Washington National Opera Membership programs. Oversee all donor services, including all systems and policies related to the fulfillment of donor perquisites, benefits, and ticketing, as well as customer service. Develop, implement, and evaluate all digital fundraising campaigns, marketing, and communication needed for the development office as a whole, including email, web, social media, CMS management, and all other applicable platforms. Manage the Tessitura database for the Annual Giving office. Key Responsibilities
Independently develop, execute, and track digital fundraising efforts for all contributed income. Work with other development managers and directors to plan and implement digital fundraising and marketing campaigns as needed on all digital platforms, including web-based giving, social media, and e-communication. Collaborate with marketing and IT/Web to ensure mutual goals are achieved. Manage web presence/CMS and ecomm for the Development department. Keep abreast of and employ appropriate new technological advances to ensure the Center remains at the forefront of fundraising. Develop, execute, and track targeted, year-round, integrated campaigns to raise approximately $3 million annually and ensure the continued growth and development of the Kennedy Center, NSO, and WNO Membership files with an aim to maximize overall contributed income. Coordinate a high volume of concurrent campaigns, in excess of 2 million pieces mailed. Develop methods to increase donor contribution beyond the annual gift through additional gift appeals. Utilize donor cultivation best practices and special events to increase retention and identify donors with potential to upgrade to higher levels. Manage the set up and tracking and ensure the accuracy of all Membership campaigns in the Tessitura database. Support event tracking for events such as Honors, Mark Twain, and Special Events. Track the progress of all Membership campaigns on a weekly/monthly basis and analyze to make mid-campaign adjustments. Report on the campaign as needed to the Director of Individual Campaigns and the Senior Vice President of Development. Manage the budget for the Annual Giving office. Donor customer service on an ongoing basis. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Five plus years of experience preferred, including direct mail campaign management, donor relations, and digital and online fundraising techniques. Tessitura experience preferred. Proven ability to act with tact and diplomacy as the position regularly does business with all levels of society and Center leadership Ability to manage multiple detailed projects at once Excellent written and oral communications skills Proven organization and prioritization skills Proven ability to work well in both group and individual settings Strong leadership and decision making skills Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us
We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 13 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Pay Details
The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities. Job Description
The Manager of Digital Strategy will plan, execute, and evaluate all campaigns for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and Washington National Opera Membership programs. Oversee all donor services, including all systems and policies related to the fulfillment of donor perquisites, benefits, and ticketing, as well as customer service. Develop, implement, and evaluate all digital fundraising campaigns, marketing, and communication needed for the development office as a whole, including email, web, social media, CMS management, and all other applicable platforms. Manage the Tessitura database for the Annual Giving office. Key Responsibilities
Independently develop, execute, and track digital fundraising efforts for all contributed income. Work with other development managers and directors to plan and implement digital fundraising and marketing campaigns as needed on all digital platforms, including web-based giving, social media, and e-communication. Collaborate with marketing and IT/Web to ensure mutual goals are achieved. Manage web presence/CMS and ecomm for the Development department. Keep abreast of and employ appropriate new technological advances to ensure the Center remains at the forefront of fundraising. Develop, execute, and track targeted, year-round, integrated campaigns to raise approximately $3 million annually and ensure the continued growth and development of the Kennedy Center, NSO, and WNO Membership files with an aim to maximize overall contributed income. Coordinate a high volume of concurrent campaigns, in excess of 2 million pieces mailed. Develop methods to increase donor contribution beyond the annual gift through additional gift appeals. Utilize donor cultivation best practices and special events to increase retention and identify donors with potential to upgrade to higher levels. Manage the set up and tracking and ensure the accuracy of all Membership campaigns in the Tessitura database. Support event tracking for events such as Honors, Mark Twain, and Special Events. Track the progress of all Membership campaigns on a weekly/monthly basis and analyze to make mid-campaign adjustments. Report on the campaign as needed to the Director of Individual Campaigns and the Senior Vice President of Development. Manage the budget for the Annual Giving office. Donor customer service on an ongoing basis. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Five plus years of experience preferred, including direct mail campaign management, donor relations, and digital and online fundraising techniques. Tessitura experience preferred. Proven ability to act with tact and diplomacy as the position regularly does business with all levels of society and Center leadership Ability to manage multiple detailed projects at once Excellent written and oral communications skills Proven organization and prioritization skills Proven ability to work well in both group and individual settings Strong leadership and decision making skills Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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