NSO Board & Leadership Campaigns Assistant Manager

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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: 

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 11 paid holidays per year 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
• Flexible work arrangements
• We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video!

Job Description

The Assistant Manager of NSO Board & Leadership Campaigns assists the Chief Development Officer, the Director of NSO Development, and the Manager of NSO Development in the management and long-term development of the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and Leadership Campaign donors.  This includes donor stewardship at the five- and six-figure gift level, NSO Board governance oversight, coordinating tasks for collaboration with the analytics team, performing donor research, coordinating and tracking moves management, and other administrative tasks.  The incumbent manages their time, resources, and work load to maximize productivity and financial results; exercises discretion; evaluates complex internal and external relationships; and regularly takes initiative to fulfill campaign objectives and goals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and build ongoing relationships with current and prospective NSO Board donors ($25,000+) and Leadership Campaign donors to increase donor retention, engagement, and loyalty.
• Taking direction from the NSO Chief Development Officer, assist in the logistics, pipeline, and donor stewardship of the NSO’s leadership campaigns.
• In collaboration with the analytics team, identify, cultivate, and develop a robust pipeline for NSO Board and Leadership Campaigns, including the creation of individually tailored research briefings.
• Drafting complex and individually tailored gift agreements and proposals for Leadership Campaigns.
• As necessary and appropriate, personally solicit contributions and/or manage follow-up to secure closure of major gifts.
• Develop revenue projections, analyze current data and trends, and report on NSO Board and Leadership campaigns. 
• Oversee and manage NSO Board governance policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work closely with NSO Chief Development Officer and NSO Executive Director in arranging materials associated with all Board of Directors meetings (four per year), Executive Committee meetings (four per year) and other committee meetings, including researching and preparing meeting materials.
• Liaise with the Assistant of NSO Development and the Special Events team to coordinate logistics of all in-person and virtual NSO Board and Committee meetings and staff meetings
• Oversee and track the NSO Board meeting budget
• Draft and edit all types of correspondence of varying length and complexity.
• Spearhead the project management and content updates of the annual NSO Board Handbook, NSO Board Directory, and NSO National Trustees Directory
• Coordinate with Development team to help facilitate member benefits and  ticketing,
• Database management (reporting, list pulls, everyday up keep) and gift processing
• In coordination with the team, support various member benefit and cultivation events and Board-related activities throughout the year. 
• Personally staff on-site and off-site NSO and Kennedy Center events in support of donor and prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Other duties as assigned. 

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3-4 years development or related experience
• Experience with Tessitura or nonprofit experience with a CRM database preferred
• Working knowledge of the performing arts is preferred, specifically classical music.
• Experience with Tessitura is ideal
• Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.