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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 Major Gifts Assistant is a key member of the Major & Leadership Gifts team, a group of dynamic fundraisers working with the Kennedy Center’s most generous and philanthropic individual donors. Reporting to the Manager of Major Gifts, the Assistant provides support for the execution of personalized fundraising and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 100+ current and prospective major donors (undesignated and designated gifts of $50,000+). The incumbent also provides administrative support to the Manager of Leadership Gifts in the stewardship of approx. 85 members of the National Committee for the Performing Arts (designated gifts to education programming of $15,000+) and preparations for Committee meetings. Primary responsibilities include: developing written donor communications; tracking campaign progress and preparing documentation of all contributions; maintaining accurate donor records in database; and logistical support for donor meetings, special events, committee meetings, and major galas. This position works in tandem with an Assistant Manager of Major Gifts.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support to the Manager of Major Gifts, Manager of Leadership Gifts, and Director of Major & Leadership Gifts for implementation of strategies for donors contributing to annual funds, endowments, and fundraising galas:
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Additional Information
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.