Job Details
Qualifications
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Fundraising
- Raiser's Edge
- Writing skills
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Job Description
Broad Function:
Manages all aspects of securing funds from foundations, corporations and government for operating, project and campaign support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
· Proactively sets direction, prepares and implements a plan for expanding foundation, government, and corporate fundraising.
· Aggressively fundraises to attain annual review goals for operating, project and campaign programs.
· Prepares initial applications, letters of inquiry regarding grants and all final report for all funders that require reporting, including but not limited to foundation, corporate, and government funders.
· Maintains calendar of grant deadlines for all proposals, letters of intent and final reports.
· Maintains schedule to ensure continuing ongoing contact and relationships with all funders.
· Organizes relevant text from Orchestra departments to keep proposals and other development communications updated and applicable to donor interests
· Gathers and analyzes relevant internal data to support proposals and reports
· Prepares acknowledgement letters to institutional donors
· Maintains and updates database, electronic files and paper files for institutional donors
· Develops meaningful and ongoing relationships with current and prospective funders.
· Communicates with funders during the granting process to provide requested information and schedule site visits.
· Schedules opportunities for key staff members to meet with potential funders.
· Conducts prospect research as needed for potential foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
· Works with the Director of Development to identify and secure corporate sponsorships.
· Under the direction of the Director of Development, crafts sponsorships that creatively and distinctly communicate unique opportunities to targeted prospects
· Structures, prices, successfully negotiates and closes sponsorships
· Works with the Assistant Manager of Development Operations on fulfillment obligations
· In coordination with the Marketing Team, reviews and updates institutional donor list in bi-monthly concert program and on the website
· Assists with Development Department’s special events.
· Acts as liaison to our Forte! Young Professionals Group
· Book Corporate & Foundation pledges and payments in Raiser’s Edge
· Create acknowledgement letters and invoices for Corporate & Foundation pledges and payments
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with three to five years of proven experience in direct fundraising.
- Strong persuasive writing and budgetary skills
- Analysis, synthesis and clear communication of information through original writing.
- Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations and foundations.
- Motivated self-starter, a hard worker with a high energy level; willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of development activities.
- Strategic thinker who is goal oriented.
- Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors and interact via telephone and in person with funders, must be an excellent networker and negotiator.
- Possess ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet short deadlines with limited supervision.
- Works well independently and in a group setting. A team player.
- Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of corporations, foundations and government sources.
- Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Sales Force & Paciolan or willingness to be trained
The HSO is a Not-For-Profit, Equal Opportunity Employer, proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and strongly encourages BIPOC, members of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and differently abled candidates to apply.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:jobs@hartfordsymphony.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person