About The Kennedy Center
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy
The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.
At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.
Why Join Us
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including:
Job Description
The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial.
The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives.
The Assistant Manager, Prospect Development (Institutional Giving) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics (PDIA). This position collaborates day-to-day with gift officers, advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of the Corporate Relations and Foundation and Government Giving team’s fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on corporate, foundation and government prospects, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is detail-oriented, analytical, a creative problem solver, and committed to using data-driven decision making in project management. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects and meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect & Portfolio Management
Prospect Research
Major Gifts Tracking and Reporting
Training
Key Qualifications
Additional Information
This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements for candidates who are local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation???s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.