Monday, January 4, 2010

Fundraising Manager, Pittsburgh Opera - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 1/4/10

Company Information
Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Avenue
Phone: (412)281-0912
Fax: (412)281-4324

Point of Contact
Kristin Gatch
Assistant to the General Director
Email: kgatch@pittsburghopera.org
Phone: 412.281.0912 x234

Purpose

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for growing support from the corporate community for Pittsburgh Opera productions, education programs, and community outreach activities. The position is one of a six-person Development department raising nearly $5 million annually.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Identification and research of prospects
Expansion of and solicitation for corporate sponsorship and underwriting opportunities
Execution of corporate membership program
Recruitment of prospects for and facilitation of support through Pennsylvania’s EITC program
Development and execution of targeted communication and cultivation activities
Recruitment and management of Board members and other community leaders to assist in the cultivation process
Maintenance of donor records and tracking systems for cultivation activities, gifts, payments, and reporting schedules
Establishment of goals and strategies based on existing donor histories

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum three (3) years relevant work experience
Proven success in increasing support through Corporate giving programs
Highly motivated
Superior organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with donor management/fundraising software, Tessitura preferred
Ability to strategically and creatively achieve fundraising goals
Comfortable working in a busy, open work environment
Available to work nights and weekends as needed
History of being a personal and professional asset to an organization
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, Board members and volunteers
Possess an inner desire and willingness to learn new skills and achieve professional growth

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Kristin Gatch at kgatch@pittsburghopera.org, or Kristin Gatch, c/o Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Deadline: February 19, 2010.

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