Manager of Individual Giving

Job overview

The Manager of Individual Giving role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Washington National Opera’s annual fund, which sustains its mainstage productions, artists, and programs. The manager plans campaigns, stewards annual-fund donors, and develops ways to bring patrons into the donor pipeline. The work supports donor acquisition and retention and helps identify relationships that may grow into increased or long-term giving.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute the annual-fund strategy and campaign calendar
• manage donor portfolios and campaign goals
• analyze campaign results
• serve as a primary contact for annual-fund donors
• coordinate ticket requests and acknowledgments
• identify patron-to-donor opportunities
• plan cultivation and stewardship events
• partner with Major and Leadership Gifts on donor transitions and upgrades.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manager of individual giving

annual fund

donor relations

fundraising

donor acquisition

donor stewardship

washington dc

washington national opera

tessitura

performing arts

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 4–6 years in individual giving, annual fund, or membership fundraising. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed for events and performances.

About the employer

Washington National Opera is hiring for this role. Industry: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters. Sector: 71.