JOB TITLE: Individual Giving Officer
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: Director of Philanthropy – Leadership Giving and Special Campaigns
LOCATION: This is an onsite job placement at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N.
Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, salaried, exempt
BENEFITS: All standard in coordination with employee handbook
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Role:
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy – Leadership Giving and Special Campaigns, the Individual Giving Officer will manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors, focused on soliciting gifts between $1,000 and $10,000 to meet and exceed Orlando Ballet’s annual revenue goals.
In addition, the Individual Giving Officer will manage benefits for OB’s corporate partners and support the Events Specialist on the annual Ballet Ball.
Orlando Ballet is seeking an experienced front-line fundraiser who is driven, self-motivated, and highly organized with strong interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting Orlando Ballet in its mission to entertain, educate and enrich through the highest quality of dance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage a portfolio of up to 150 donors giving between $1,000 – $10,000 a year, personally overseeing, updating, and tracking the moves management process in accordance with Orlando Ballet policies and procedures
Manage benefits tracking and fulfillment for Orlando Ballet’s corporate partners
Support the Events Specialist with the annual Ballet Ball each spring
Work closely with the Philanthropy team to:
Create and promote consistent donor messaging
Execute fundraising, donor recognition, and cultivation events throughout the Season
Identify new or existing prospects for all funding streams
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting
Identify and recruit volunteers and committee members to assist in supporting development initiatives
Serve on Orlando Ballet Board Committees as appropriate
Support all aspects of the Philanthropy team as needed, including attendance of all Season performances, the Ballet Ball, and all fundraising and cultivation events
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a front-line fundraiser, with proven success closing gifts up to $10,000
Familiarity with CRM systems such as Tessitura
A passion for dance and the performing arts
Proven track record of ability to work independently, with great attention to detail and flexibility, in a fast-paced atmosphere under established time constraints
Excellent organizational, customer service, and communications skills
Familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in philanthropic studies or nonprofit management
4-5 years of work experience in a nonprofit development environment
Familiarity with prospect research and tools such as iWave
Experience and training in Tessitura CRM software
Completion of Tessitura Fundamentals and/or Comprehensive courses
Experience with digital communication platforms, specifically WordFly
To apply for this position please send a resume and cover letter to kfabian@orlandoballet.
org.
Please note that Orlando Ballet is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Additionally, as required by Florida law, Orlando Ballet participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that individuals who have been offered employment at Orlando Ballet are authorized to work in the U.
S.