Annual Fund Associate

JOB TITLE: Annual Fund Associate

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Individual Giving and Major Gifts

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

COMPENSATION RATE: $45,000 - $50,000 annually

LOCATION: N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary focus of this position is to manage the Goodman’s mass appeal fundraising campaigns which secure broad-based support from individual donors with gifts primarily below $2,500. This position requires an energetic, organized, self-motivated person who is able to handle several projects at once with an eye for detail, an advanced understanding of databases, and knowledge of individual fundraising.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate all annual giving programs, including three phone campaigns, 3-5 direct mail appeals, annual subscription renewal solicitations, various email campaigns, social media fundraising, and commemorative giving in collaboration with Sr. Manager of Individual Giving and Major Gifts.
  • Organize and manage data, gift processing, reporting and acknowledgements for all Annual Fund Campaigns.
  • Partner with Associate Director of Outbound Sales, Box Office Managers, and third-party vendors to successfully execute various Annual Fund Campaigns as needed.
  • Manage Goodman Marquee Club’s monthly giving program and the Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Society-
  • the long-time donor appreciation group
• Donor Stewardship.
  • Manage a portfolio of key annual fund donors to secure and increase gifts.
  • Work with the Senior Manager of Individual and Major Gifts to develop cultivation plans for those with capacity to grow to Premiere Society levels.
  • Assist development department staff in stewardship activities relating to donors, including opening nights and other cultivation & benefit events.
• Communications
  • Participate as a member of the Development Communications Team to help shape and maintain the department’s messaging, especially in relation to Annual Fund giving.
• Planning and Strategy
  • Identify and implement innovative approaches to fundraising, including new opportunities to increase contributed revenue, cultivate potential donors, steward donors throughout the season, and use new technologies to enhance the donor experience.
  • Perform an annual review of benefit arrays and adjust as needed.
  • Execute additional ad hoc campaigns as opportunities arise, including tribute and donor participation campaigns.
• Analysis and Prospecting
  • Provide reports and analysis for managed and mass appeal fundraising, including comparison for year-over-year planning and development benchmarks.
  • Work closely with all members of the individual giving team to create Analytics Dashboards in Tessitura for tracking progress to over-all goals.
  • Collaborate with the Philanthropy Officer to identify prospective donors, by mining our database and managing the use of Donor Search. Including coordinating research with the help of fellow team members to assess each donor for potential giving
  • Help implement essential updates and streamline processes as a member of the Tessitura Development Team.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in non-profit fundraising.
• Previous experience with campaign execution, direct mail and telefunding required.
• Fluency with Excel and Tessitura (or other comparable fundraising database) a must
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and presentation skills; a high degree of initiative and energy, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Team-player with superior organizational, strong analytical, computer and database skills.
• Knowledge of Donor Search analytics is preferred.
• Experience with Wordfly or other email platforms is beneficial.
• Model behavior and values consistent with Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering Goodman’s IDEAA (inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism and access) goals.

BACKGROUND:

Chicago’s theater since 1925, Goodman Theatre is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater’s artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scale musical theater works and reimagined classics.

We at Goodman Theatre believe that a diversity of people, ideas and cultures in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, and make space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism. Learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Accountability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Goodman Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community— the Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.

The Goodman is an inclusive and accessible employer. Successful candidates will have experience working with diverse groups of people and will demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing equity and inclusion at the Goodman Theatre.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and your resume by following this link to our application portal. No phone calls, please.