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Director Corporate Philanthropy

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Mid level

Summary/Objective: The Director of Corporate Philanthropy is responsible for raising blended annual, capital, endowment from an assigned portfolio of corporate donors and prospects. This role serves as lead in establishi…

Skills: Frontline Fundraising, Major Gifts Strategy, Corporate Sponsorship, Donor Stewardship, Proposal Writing

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Director Corporate Philanthropy

Philadelphia Ballet

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Director of Corporate Philanthropy is responsible for raising annual, capital, and endowment funds from a portfolio of corporate donors. This includes designing major gift strategies, managing corporate relationships, and coordinating donor benefits for the Philadelphia Ballet.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3-5 years of experience in sales or membership-based organizations. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, AI prospecting tools, and strong proposal writing skills are required.

Full job description

Summary/Objective:



The Director of Corporate Philanthropy is responsible for raising blended annual, capital, endowment from an assigned portfolio of corporate donors and prospects. This role serves as lead in establishing and maintaining relationships with current and potential corporate sponsors for Philadelphia Ballet’s Center for Dance Grand Opening (as part of our Building Joy Campaign), performances at The Academy of Music on South Broad Street, and other important organizational priorities. Collaborate across the Advancement team to ensure consistent, comprehensive, corporate donor-driven strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Essential Functions:



Frontline Fundraising—

  • Design and execute distinct major gifts strategies for potential corporate-foundation (business and/or community) partners that create visibility for the Ballet and expand its prospect base.
  • Manage targeted portfolio of up to 100 corporate entities and/or donor + prospect households currently contributing or qualified to contribute mid-level to major gifts annually to Philadelphia Ballet. Through individualized cultivation and solicitation, secure renewed and increased support from both these corporate partners-growing relationships with every area of our arts organization.
  • Actively seek out connections, through Philadelphia Ballet and its volunteer leadership, to engage both regional and national companies with a propensity to support the arts in learning more about our benefit to and impact on the community with the intended purpose of generating new financial support and corporate sponsorship for the organization.
  • Lead a Corporate Volunteer Affinity Group for Philadelphia based corporations and their employees. Orchestrate the successful coordination and fulfillment of donor benefits of various kinds, including (though not limited to) corporate sponsorship and the Building Joy
  • Ensure accurate outreach/progress reporting in our Tessitura database.



Capital Campaign—

  • Participate in specific campaign strategy development, including corporate campaign donor and prospect research and identification, execution of corporate campaign briefings and events, and corporate campaign-focused solicitations.

Stewardship and Events—

  • Participate in a robust rotating performance schedule and all major Advancement events and activities.
  • Perform additional duties as required/assigned by Philadelphia Ballet in conversation with direct



Supervisory Responsibility: None

Expected Hours of Work: Normal Business hours are
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

  • Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
  • 3-5 years of sales and/or membership-based organizations.
  • Corporate frontline fundraising experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 suite of applications.
  • Familiarity with AI prospecting tools such as Claude and Chat GPT.
  • Demonstrated proposal writing skills.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Positive attitude and exceptional work ethic.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment;
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas
  • Take appropriate steps to promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must pass criminal background checks as required for roleWork Authorization/Security Clearance Must pass criminal background checks as required for role.

Other requirements:

Must have access to a car and/or reliable transportation.

Related keywords

Corporate PhilanthropyFundraisingCapital CampaignDonor RelationsTessituraMicrosoft 365ClaudeChatGPTArts AdministrationCorporate SponsorshipMajor GiftsProspectingStewardshipNon-profit Management

About Philadelphia Ballet

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One of the premier ballet companies in the country with a diverse repertoire of classic and innovative new work.

Industry
Performing Arts
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1963
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
LinkedIn followers
3,704

Founded in 1963 by Balanchine student and protégé Barbara Weisberger, Philadelphia Ballet is one of the nation’s leading ballet companies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the Company’s annual local season features six programs of classic favorites and new works, including the Philadelphia holiday tradition, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. For more information, visit philadelphiaballet.org.

Offices: 323 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, US

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About Philadelphia Ballet

LinkedInVisit site

One of the premier ballet companies in the country with a diverse repertoire of classic and innovative new work.

Industry
Performing Arts
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1963
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
LinkedIn followers
3,704

Founded in 1963 by Balanchine student and protégé Barbara Weisberger, Philadelphia Ballet is one of the nation’s leading ballet companies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the Company’s annual local season features six programs of classic favorites and new works, including the Philadelphia holiday tradition, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. For more information, visit philadelphiaballet.org.

Offices: 323 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, US

balletdanceand performing artsTrainingPerforming ArtsEducationNon Profit
View all jobs at Philadelphia Ballet

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