Managing Director for Advancement, Washington National Opera

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Jun 17

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, DC

Anticipated Start Date: 9/30/24

Description

Responsibilities

The Managing Director for Advancement, Washington National Opera (MDA) will create and lead a team and a comprehensive advancement strategy to build out the major gift philanthropy program to take it to new levels of success. He/she/they will lead both annual and campaigns and increase and diversify the donor base, focusing primarily on individual major donors.

The MDA reports to Leslie Miller, Kennedy Center Senior Vice President, Development, has a dotted-line relationship to Timothy O’Leary, General Director, of the WNO, and will also work closely with WNO Trustees and the Artistic Director, among others. The individual in this role will lead a team of eight.

Requirements

Passion for the WNO/Kennedy Center mission; an understanding of the importance and reach of the institution; success driving growth in advancement, preferably in a major not-for-profit cultural institution;
proven ability to plan and lead a comprehensive advancement program and team; experience working with a sophisticated donor base in a complex institutional setting; confidence and relationship management skills;
familiar with the local and national philanthropic communities; major campaign leadership experience; success as a frontline cultivator and solicitor of major gifts;
committed to the principles of equity and inclusion and a history of growing and leading diverse teams; able to work successfully with existing donors and tap into new, diverse pockets of major donors;
experience working effectively with board members, artistic teams, and volunteer leadership; a polished communicator;
current with best practices in the field and on-trend approaches in philanthropy including digital/social media; diplomatic and ambassadorial;
able to serve as an advocate and representative for the institution; ability and willingness to regularly attend evening and weekend events and to travel, as necessary;
bachelor’s degree is required, an advanced degree is a plus.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $200,000-$230,000 commensurate with experience and accomplishments plus attractive benefits.

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About the Organization

The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.

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