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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts · 22 hours ago

Foundation and Government Giving Assistant Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $60K/yr

4+ years exp

The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The Assistant Manager, Foundation & Government Giving will work with a passionate team to plan, manage, and implement the solicitation of foundation and government grants, ensuring effective communication and stewardship with donors.

Education

Responsibilities

Draft/edit proposals, final reports, solicitation letters, and other written materials as needed. Inclusive of this is creation of budget and financial information

Lead grant-related project management including building and implementing project timelines, running internal meetings with program staff; collaborating with colleagues in finance, marketing, research and evaluation, and other administrative areas as needed; and engaging foundation and government contacts as needed to support proposal/report development

Manage gifts processing inclusive of recording and acknowledgements, donor research, donor recognition, donor needs such as ticketing for performances and special events, and drafting narrative materials as needed

Solicit funders at all levels, helping to ensure their continued interest in and goodwill toward the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera, and National Symphony Orchestra, with particular focus given to the assigned donor portfolio

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant writingFundraising knowledgeProject managementNonprofit administrationInterpersonal skillsTactDiplomacyRelationship management softwareCreativityOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 4 years development experience or equivalent professional/educational experience required

The candidate must have the ability to work without close supervision, to foresee development needs, and to generate work for this position and for others supportive of this position including Assistants and interns

Strong written communication skills are imperative, as are interpersonal and organizational skills

Creativity is critical to communicating persuasively the need for funding, primarily in writing and also in person as needed

A professional and cordial demeanor, tact, and diplomacy are imperative as the incumbent is regularly in contact with people at all levels including Kennedy Center leadership, high-level executives, volunteers, major donors and prospects, and other personnel

Basic knowledge of fundraising and/or relationship management software required (e.g. Tessitura)

Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided

Candidate must be willing to work onsite