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DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Duties

A senior level position within the Development Department, the ideal candidate should be a seasoned development professional who has an extensive background and proven track record in the management and operation of annual giving campaigns. Due to the unique nature of this position, the candidate must also have a background in all aspects of fund development including analytic skills, donor relations, major gifts, and volunteer coordination.  Excellent writing and communication skills are also central to this position. It is also an added benefit if the candidate has past experience in fundraising on behalf of the performing arts. The Director of the Annual Fund is a critical link to all Mann donors and is responsible for planning, developing and implementing a strategic individual donor campaign primarily through online campaigns, direct mail solicitation and individual cultivation. Candidate must also be comfortable with researching, creating, maintaining and tracking prospects in our donor base.  This position reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and will be asked to write solicitation and acknowledgement letters and other necessary correspondence. He/she will also manage and fulfill individual gift benefits for individual giving at all levels while maintaining accurate recording of gifts from donors through management of the development database.

Qualifications

A minimum of five years of experience in fundraising with a confirmed record of success, preferably in a performing arts development office.  Candidate must have exceptional organizational, communication, and writing skills; be detail-oriented, and have substantial experience in developing and managing an annual campaign including donor benefits, cultivation and stewardship. The candidate must also having a working knowledge of budgets and other financial applications as they relate to donor philanthropy. The candidate must be proficient in the use of Raiser’s Edge with several years of experience working with this database and producing analytic reports to track stated goals. Working knowledge of Tessitura is a plus.  The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter, and possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an extremely fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Application

Please mail, fax or e-mail cover letter and résumé to: Nancy R. Newman, Director of Institutional Advancement, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 123 South Broad Street, Suite 1930, Philadelphia, PA 19109; Fax #: 215-546-9524; Tel #: 215-546-7900 ext.103; nnewman@manncenter.org.

SUMMER 2012 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INTERSHIP (2 Positions)

This position reports directly to the Director of Education and Community Engagement.

The Education and Community Engagement Department annually coordinates the Mann Center’s Education and Community Engagement Programs.  These include The Young People’s Concert Series, an outdoor summer 5-concert series presenting high quality global performances in music, theater, and dance; The Connecting Arts-N-Schools Series, a performing arts outreach initiative in citywide schools during the formal school year; and ArtsTeach, the Mann Center’s series of workshops and performances at the on-site Field Education Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in development and distribution of programs and study guides for Young People’s Concert Series, Connecting Arts-N-Schools, and ArtsTeach Programs
• Assist with taking and confirming performance reservations
• Assist with coordinating transportation for sponsored schools to education programs
• Assist with scheduling schools and artists for Connecting Arts-N-Schools and ArtsTeach Programs
• Assist with compiling evaluation data for educational programs
• Attend all scheduled performances

Requirements:

The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills. Intern candidates should enjoy working with young people; possess strong telephone and communication skills; be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; have a good eye for detail and be able to work independently.