Organizational Summary
The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all artists, actors, staff, volunteers, and patrons.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Individual Giving Manager deepens donor relationships and supports annual fundraising at the Arvada Center. This position manages a portfolio of individual donors and leads the strategy and execution of spring and summer giving campaigns. In addition to building mid-level donor pipelines, this role enhances donor experience through personalized engagement, events, and storytelling — and offers strong growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 individual donors and prospects giving up to $10,000 annually
• Cultivate and solicit gifts through personalized outreach, meetings, and stewardship
• Identify and qualify potential major gift prospects

Campaign Leadership – Spring & Summer Appeals

• Lead multi-channel spring and summer appeals, including messaging, segmentation, and follow-up
• Collaborate with marketing on compelling, impact-driven content
• Analyze results and donor behaviors to inform strategy

Prospect Development & Pipeline Growth

• Conduct prospect research and manage donor moves
• Develop strategies to grow annual fund donors into mid-level donors
• Create cultivation touchpoints aligned with donor interests
• Support storytelling and targeted outreach materials

Event & Giving Programs

• Plan and execute donor events (Behind the Scenes, Center tours, Employee Giving events, etc.)
• Serve on the Arts for All Gala committee; coordinate the silent auction including procurement, volunteers, and signage
• Attend performances to foster relationships through ‘surprise and delight’ moments

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with development and program staff to align donor messaging
• Contribute content to Creative Connections and support donor events
• Help foster a culture of philanthropy across departments

Reporting & Administration

• Track and report on campaign performance using Tessitura and AirTable
• Conduct donor research and identify prospects using iWave analytics and tools
• Maintain accurate donor records and run performance reports
• Generate stewardship materials and support budgeting and forecasting
• Stay current on mid-level fundraising trends and best practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, especially individual giving
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Familiarity with donor CRMs (Tessitura preferred)
• Experience with donor campaigns, segmentation, and event planning
• Passion for the arts and humanities
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and detail-driven
• High ethical standards and discretion with confidential information
• Align with the Arvada Center’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in donor engagement and outreach

Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position earning an annualized salary range of $60,000 – $65,000 in addition to a benefit package including health, dental, vision insurance plans, term life and accident policies, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending plan, paid time off, and more!

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Application Instructions
Send an email with your resume and cover letter as PDF to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the job title in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

Applications accepted until: June 10, 2025