Giving Manager

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. This is an opportunity for an experienced and organized development professional to bring deep expertise in fundraising, stewardship, and donor relations while embracing new, creative approaches to donor engagement. This is a pivotal role on a growing team that dares to take calculated risks to enhance donor engagement and uplift the organization. Some evenings and weekends are required for events and special initiatives.

Your impact:

• With Chief Community Impact and Partnership Officer, develop and 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.
• Manage and monitor the annual giving and membership program budget, including in-kind contributions and ad sales budgets.
• Partner with the Ticketing team to facilitate Producer’s Circle subscription renewals and seat requests.
• 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.

For full job description, please visit Job Opportunities | Blumenthal Arts.

Who We Are:

For 31 years, Blumenthal Arts has been presenting the best of Broadway which has established us as a top-ten touring market. Along with hosting and investing in Tony Award-winning Broadway, we shape the future of arts through new and original works we help produce and by nurturing artists. We support local artists, like our award-winning Slam Charlotte poets, Blumenthal Fellows, and 16 resident companies that share our stages. We present the Charlotte International Arts Festival and innovate with cutting edge immersive projects. We infuse more than $80 million annually into our local economy and ensure access through our Arts For All 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 no-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 event or arts administration, non-profit management, communications, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in development, fundraising, or donor relations.
• Donor engagement and stewardship
• Partnership and relationship cultivation
• Portfolio and project management
• Lead generation
• Collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Passion for the performing arts