Description
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) is dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant arts sector in Guilford County. The creative sector's trusted resource for funding, advocacy, and support. The ACGG is dedicated to leading, promoting, and expanding the arts in our communities. We are the largest public and private alliance in the Greater Greensboro region dedicated to sustaining our local arts economy.
The Development + Annual Fund Manager is an integral member of The ACGG team. The Annual Fund Manager will strategize and manage the annual fund campaigns, including supporting the Annual Fund Council, leading direct and digital campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising events. Implement donor acquisition and renewal strategies, maintain “connector” files, steward and cultivate donors, and participate in The ACGG fundraising events. Further, the Development + Annual Fund Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the development office, including database management, gift acknowledgment, and donor stewardship.
Duties
Summary Key Accountabilities
Overall
• In collaboration, consultation, and partnership with the President and Development Committee:
o Develop a yearly plan with measurable goals, timelines, and assigned accountabilities
o Overseeve ongoing development efforts and identify new funding opportunities o Be a good steward of all donor relations
o Not afraid of having growth goals in the annual fund
Annual Fund
• Develop direct mail, lapsed donor, and customized development strategies for individuals, corporations, and others
• Plan and coordinate Peer-to-Peer fundraising events
• Is not afraid of having growth goals in the annual fund
Day-to-Day Development Operations
• Enter and maintain donor information into the database, including biographical information, gift details, name and address, and other highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Process and acknowledge gifts following approved turnaround and accuracy standards.
• Generate and file correspondence related to gift processing, including gift acknowledgment, tribute notification letters, and year-end tax receipts.
• Perform database maintenance projects such as coding events, donor ratings, committee membership, leadership survey information, and updating and archiving data.
• Perform monthly financial reconciliations with Finance.
• Export accurate and timely data for donor mailings and emails.
External and Board Relations
• Supports the activities of the President + CEO, Development Committee, and Annual Fund Council
• Oversees and reports to the Development Committee
Qualifications
Essential
• The candidate must be an individual of impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
• Strong interest in the arts and cultural sector and the ability to demonstrate that interest with a reasonable level of confidence and knowledge to donors and funders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Comfortable presenting information to small and large groups.
• A team player with a flexible and adaptable style; ability to work both independently without close oversight; productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and objectivity, and the capacity for self-reflection, critical self-evaluation, and proactive self-improvement
Technical Knowledge and Attributes:
• Experience with donor databases and understanding of how data drives critical decision-making.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of customer relationship management systems
• Basic knowledge of remote team meeting software, presentation tools, and graphics tools
TO APPLY: Send your current resume accompanied by a cover letter to Chaunte Rankin at crankin@theacgg.org