philadelphiaballet

Director Corporate Philanthropy

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Director

Work authorization requiredDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

Summary/Objective: The Director of Corporate Philanthropy is responsible for raising blended annual, capital, endowment from an assigned portfolio of corporate donors and prospects.
Stewardship and Events- Participate in a robust rotating performance schedule and all major Advancement events and activities.
Travel Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Collaborate across the Advancement team to ensure consistent, comprehensive, corporate donor-driven strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment;

Must have access to a car and/or reliable transportation.
Normal Business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must pass criminal background checks as required for roleWork Authorization/Security Clearance Must pass criminal background checks as required for role.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
3-5 years of sales and/or membership-based organizations.
Corporate frontline fundraising experience is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 suite of applications.
Familiarity with AI prospecting tools such as Claude and Chat GPT.
Required Skills & Competencies
Positive attitude and exceptional work ethic.
Take appropriate steps to promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols.

Frontline Fundraising-
Design and execute distinct major gifts strategies for potential corporate-foundation (business and/or community) partners that create visibility for the Ballet and expand its prospect base.
Manage targeted portfolio of up to 100 corporate entities and/or donor + prospect households currently contributing or qualified to contribute mid-level to major gifts annually to Philadelphia Ballet.
Through individualized cultivation and solicitation, secure renewed and increased support from both these corporate partners-growing relationships with every area of our arts organization.
Lead a Corporate Volunteer Affinity Group for Philadelphia based corporations and their employees.
Ensure accurate outreach/progress reporting in our Tessitura database.

Orchestrate the successful coordination and fulfillment of donor benefits of various kinds, including (though not limited to) corporate sponsorship and the Building Joy

This role serves as lead in establishing and maintaining relationships with current and potential corporate sponsors for Philadelphia Ballet's Center for Dance Grand Opening (as part of our Building Joy Campaign), performances at The Academy of Music on South Broad Street, and other important organizational priorities.

Actively seek out connections, through Philadelphia Ballet and its volunteer leadership, to engage both regional and national companies with a propensity to support the arts in learning more about our benefit to and impact on the community

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