Manager of Individual Giving

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

INDIVIDUAL GIVING MANAGER

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

DATE:September 2025
DEPARTMENT:Development
STATUS:Full-time FLSA Exempt

SALARY: Starts at $60000 per year

POSITION SUMMARY

As the individual giving manager of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre you will play a crucial role in the growth of the annual fund focusing on the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the organizations donor acknowledgment program implementing an omnichannel fundraising strategy and exploring affinity group potential.

KEY REPSONSIBILITIES

Annual Fund Growth:

Develop and execute an annual fund fundraising strategy and plan utilizing various platforms prospect research data analysis and communication channels to reach and engage donors.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with individual donors through personalized communication and engagement strategies.
Implement creative and thoughtful ways to express personalized appreciation to donors to ensure donor retention and increased giving over time.
Work collaboratively with the development and marketing teams to align cultivation efforts with overall fundraising and audience objectives.
Develop and implement strategies to identify recruit and engage donors with shared interests and passions related to ballet.
Serve as a charismatic and welcoming presence at PBT performances and events actively supporting and enhancing the organizations hospitality and engagement efforts.

Administrative:

Ensure timely and accurate gift entry and acknowledgment processing within Tessitura to support efficient donor stewardship and recordkeeping.
Develop and maintain online donation forms and automated acknowledgments using Donate2 and Prospect2 ensuring a seamless and donor-friendly giving experience.
Manage fulfillment of benefits and deliverables for donors sponsors and institutional funders.
Contribute to goal setting proposal preparation strategy development and stewardship for donors sponsors and institutional funders.
Contribute to planning and executing various fundraising cultivation and stewardship events such as galas receptions and studio visits.
Other related functions and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

3 years of relevant professional fundraising donor relations and/or sales experience with demonstrated results preferably in the arts or cultural sector.
Knowledge of and passion for the arts particularly ballet.
Ability to think and work creatively and strategically.
Self-starter who takes initiative to advance projects and goals.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively with both donors and staff.
Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to accuracy and detail
Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills with ability to develop proposals reports correspondence and presentations.
Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
Team player with positive attitude
Proficiency in Windows Office and/or G-suite
Familiarity with donor databases and/or CRM systems. Experience with Tessitura is preferred.
Clearance of a criminal background check
Ability to work flexible hours particularly weekends and evenings.
Access to transportation for travel to meetings and appointments.

Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required.

Required Experience:

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INDIVIDUAL GIVING MANAGERREPORTS TO: Director of DevelopmentDATE:September 2025 DEPARTMENT:DevelopmentSTATUS:Full-time FLSA ExemptSALARY: Starts at $60000 per yearPOSITION SUMMARYAs the individual giving manager of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre you will play a crucial role in the growth of the annual...