About this role
Are you looking to make a lasting impact on enriching and improving the lives of the Charlotte community with one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit organizations? At Blumenthal Arts, we believe arts unite and transform lives. By joining our team, you could help continue our mission, inspire the next generation, and be part of our evolution as a national leader with a growing international reputation in presenting and producing.
Blumenthal Arts seeks a bold and strategic Giving Manager to take a lead role in fundraising efforts that support our dynamic free and low-cost programs for students, teachers, artists, lifelong learners and more. The Giving Manager will oversee upper-level individual and mid-range corporate sponsorship programs, lead the full lifecycle of grants management, and drive innovation in donor experiences. Some evenings and weekends are required for events and special initiatives.
Your impact:
- With Chief Community Impact and Partnership Officer, and Director of Development, execute an ambitious, strategic annual giving and membership plan, encompassing donor identification, cultivation, stewardship, acquisition, and retention strategies.
- Build and steward strong, ongoing relationships with current and prospective donors through personal engagement and moves management.
- Provide exceptional high-level customer service to donors, ensuring benefit fulfillment and premium ticketing experiences, and exclusive opportunities.
- Work closely with the Blumenthal marketing team to implement membership communication strategies and ensure accurate donor recognition in publications.
- Reimagine existing programs to maximize effectiveness and donor engagement.
- Oversee the planning and execution of high-level donor events, including the annual Chairman’s Celebration, donor meet-and-greet functions, cultivation events, and exclusive donor theater trips/tours.
- Manage Founders Room operations and experiences for Producer’s Circle members.
- Maintain accurate donor data, record donor interactions, and track progress through AudienceView database.
- Monitor individual revenue progress, analyzing database reports, and tracking renewal progress to maximize retention rates.
- Partner with the Ticketing team to facilitate Producer’s Circle subscription renewals and seat requests.
- Lead all aspects of grants management, including
- Prospect research, proposal development, submission, compliance, reporting, stewardship, and renewals.
- Collaborate across departments to collect programmatic and financial data, measure outcomes, monitor restricted funding, and ensure accurate reporting on grant-funded initiatives.
- Stay informed on trends in performing arts and donor engagement to continually refine and enhance fundraising strategies.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing in decision-making processes and executing strategic initiatives with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Who We Are:
For over 30 years, Blumenthal Arts has been presenting the best of Broadway which has established us as a top-ten touring market. By investing in Tony Award-winning Broadway, we shape the future of arts through new and original works and by nurturing artists. We support local artists, like our Blumenthal Fellows and 16 resident companies that share our stages. Through Blume Studios, we are leading the way in innovative, immersive productions that expand how audiences experience the arts. We infuse more than $80 million annually into our local economy and ensure access through our Blumenthal Bridges Access Grants, which serve thousands of individuals each year with free and subsidized tickets and programs.
We are a diverse team of leaders, innovators, transformers, and collaborators who believe in the inspirational and uniting spirit of the arts. Our mission to use the arts as a catalyst for education, community connectedness, and economic growth drives our work. Our team infuses skills from various backgrounds and industries to continue to provide art excellence to the Charlotte community.
Why Join Us:
We prioritize our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package that not only includes competitive compensation but also emphasizes work-life balance. Our employee-forward approach fosters an environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance with low-cost premium for employee only coverage, plus FSA and employer-funded HRA options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to recharge with your loved ones
- Life Balance Reimbursement up to $125 a month for qualifying expenses such as transportation, parking, and wellness-related memberships
- Flexible schedules
- Complimentary tickets
- Vision and dental insurance
- Retirement savings with a 3% employer match to help secure your future
- And more!
Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, non-profit management, communications, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or donor relations.
- Demonstrated ability to secure charitable contributions via phone and face-to-face interactions.
- High emotional intelligence, strategic vision, and the ability to build lasting relationships.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and exhibit tact and diplomacy.
- Self-starter with a creative problem-solving approach.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and donor database management.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with donor information.
- Genuine passion for the performing arts and the ability to convey that enthusiasm to donors.
- Evening and weekend work required to accommodate donor events and performances.
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