Description

Pacific Northwest Ballet values equity, diversity and inclusion as guiding organizational principles. We seek to reflect and embrace our community, and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where artists, audiences, students, staff and volunteers of all backgrounds learn, collaborate, and participate for the benefit of all.

SUMMARY:

As a member of PNB’s collaborative Revenue Team, the Gift Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective annual fund donors from $2,000 - $10,000. The Gift Officer position is a unique opportunity for a motivated development professional to impact strategy and growth. This position requires both strategic vision and a hands-on approach with knowledge of all facets of development and a good working understanding of nonprofit best practices.

Essential Functions and Expectations:

The Gift Officer is responsible for managing a robust portfolio of donors supporting the annual fund, special initiatives, and special events. This role will steward a portfolio of donors, manage some administrative responsibilities for the Development department, and execute donor stewardship events. The Gift Officer is an excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with donors in-person, over the phone, through electronic channels, and by written communication. A strong candidate is donor-centered, goal-oriented, and easily presents the skills of patience, respect, thoughtfulness, and sound judgment. Candidates must have a successful history of partnership with board volunteer fundraisers, and have a collaborative spirit, enabling strong relationships with staff and board colleagues to influence positive outcomes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve collaboratively on a team of development professionals, charged with identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and recognizing donors to meet financial and quantitative goals
• Build and facilitate plans to cultivate existing donors including one-on-one meetings, invitations to events, participation in events and thoughtful cultivation with the goal to open new opportunities for funding and to deepen existing relationships
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 donors annually

For full job description go to https://www.pnb.org/aboutpnb/employment/ 

PNB values diverse perspectives, and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-4 years related non-profit management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor's Degree in arts administration helpful yet not required.
• Demonstrated success partnering with board members and community leaders to achieve fundraising goals
• Working knowledge of Tessitura, especially managing data analytics and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborate with board and staff to build rapport, identify opportunities, and influence positive outcomes
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Must be able to attend performances, donor receptions, or other PNB, Board, or community related events when necessary
• Flexibility to work some evening performances and attend additional donor events on evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel locally if necessary

• Interest in or knowledge of dance and performing arts a plus