Manager of Leadership Giving

Manager Of Leadership GivingThe Manager of Leadership Giving manages a portfolio of individual prospects and donors to the Kansas City Symphony. We seek a fundraiser with knowledge of best practices regarding moves management. This role provides vital assistance to the Director and overall team in implementing donor pipeline strategies, particularly regarding donor research and prospecting.Individual Giving Portfolio:Qualify and maintain a portfolio of 80-100 elevated donors, including qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and documentation of activities in the donor database;Analyze data and patterns of giving via the CRM to increase efficiency, identifying areas of opportunity or planning needs;Maintain knowledge of current trends in research and record keeping through dashboards and reports in the donor database;Assist the Chief Development Officer and Director of Development with the Planned Giving program, including research, donor benefits, donor recognition, cultivation and stewardship;Assist other members of the Development staff with events and donor engagement;Attend selected concerts and special events on evenings and weekends for donor cultivation and stewardship, as assigned;Participate as Suite Lead for the donor hospitality suite at Symphony concerts when scheduled, using sound judgment in managing volunteers, making decisions with Kauffman Center and catering staff, and handling donor needs in real time;Collaboration & Leadership:Oversee the development of donor communications, and the subsequent cultivation, stewardship, and tracking of activities for donors.Assist the Director of Development with the design and implementation of a robust pipeline program, including systems and procedures for prospect identification, research, and donor pipeline analysis and reporting.Support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts of the Executive Leadership Team and Board members so that they are properly prepared for each donor interaction, including donor profiles, briefing materials, talking points, and follow-up.Development Operations Responsibilities:Support the development of existing and new data management practices, including implementation of operating and reporting procedures to streamline fundraising performance.Provide staff support with expert knowledge and use of CRM to track donors and prospects through the development pipeline.Assist with implementation of KCS donor/prospect events when appropriate.Attend development department donor, volunteer events, concerts and other concert activities such as pre- or post-concert receptions and dinners.Other:Prepare other written communications, such as donor solicitations or philanthropy content as needed.Assist with copyediting and proofing philanthropy materials, as requested.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree; minimum three years' experience, computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of fundraising/CRM software (Tessitura preferred), Kansas City community and performing arts very helpful; ability to learn new software is useful; affinity for classical music a plus.Language Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills essential.Reasoning Ability: Must possess keen attention to detail; strong organizational skills; ability to be self-reliant and composed in an environment with multiple tasks and deadlines; must be able to take initiative when needed; must be a problem solver; must be able to exercise independent judgment with matters of substantial importance.Physical Demands: Must be able to lift and carry supplies up to 25 lbs. for events and meetings; must be able to climb stairs; must be able to drive a car; must be able to sit at a desk and operate a computer for prolonged periods of time.Work Environment: Position is located in an office that is generally quiet but not private. It is sometimes necessary to attend meetings/events in facilities that have limited accessibility.Compensation and Benefits:Target base salary range is $70k-$75k, commensurate with candidate experience403(b) retirement planComprehensive healthcare coverageGenerous vacation and PTOThe Kansas City Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.Application Process:Interested candidates should submit a resume and (optional) cover letter addressed to Daniel Morel, Director of Development, articulating why you are interested in this specific role.Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2026. Interviews are expected to commence via Zoom on a rolling basis starting late May through early June. Finalist interviews will be conducted in person in Kansas City.We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal. Please direct all inquiries to:OMNI Human Resource SolutionsAnna Robinson, Senior Consultant arobinson@omnihrm.comOMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.