Development Manager in Washington, DC

Av Maria Williams

Levine Music is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Levine’s core values – excellence and opportunity – infuse everything we do. Our distinguished faculty offer a broad and well-rounded curriculum that provides a strong musical foundation for students of different ages, abilities, and interests. We strive to make Levine’s education available to everyone. Hundreds of students receive substantial scholarship assistance; many hundreds more receive free instruction through fully-funded in-school programs.

Position: Development Manager (full-time)

Reports to: Vice President of Development and Strategic Projects

Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Strategy Projects, The Development Manager has principal responsibility for implementing Levine’s overall direct mail solicitation strategy, including electronic mail campaigns and is the primary contact for donor-related inquiries. S/he is responsible for daily gift entry and acknowledgment, report generation, database maintenance, and coordination of mailings (including mail merges). The position liaises with the Finance Department regularly and provides necessary administrative support for the Development Department. The Manager also participates in planning and attending donor events including the Gala. The position offers opportunity for growth in the coming years as Levine anticipates additional development needs as outcomes of strategic planning initiated by our newly appointed President & CEO. There is the possibility for remote work some days each week during business hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solicitation Mailing Schedule Oversight and Coordination – Draft, coordinate and initiate all in-house direct mail fundraising efforts for all donors, including mailing lists and effective merging and personalization as required;
• Donor Stewardship – Cultivate and build relationships with donors in order to help maintain good donor relations;
• Gift Processing – Record, acknowledge, file, post, and report all contributions, pledges as well as pledge reminders;
• Event Support – Provide support for all Development events including the Gala. Tasks include creating and mailing sponsorship packets, invitations and tracking RSVPs in Raiser’s Edge. Staff several events as required;
• Database Management – Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on all donors, campaigns, funds, etc., in Raiser’s Edge. Generate income as well as other reports for development and finance departments; and mailing lists as needed;
• Administrative Support – Maintain development calendar and electronic/paper development files; provide administrative support to the Vice President of Development as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, or other fundraising database software strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized
• Self-starter, responsible and reliable
• 2-3 years experience in Development work, or related field preferred
• An ability to handle situations with tact and courtesy
• An ability to focus and know when and how to ask for help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An innate sense of curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a sense of humor
• Some night and weekend availability
• A Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of training and experience

Levine Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Levine Music’s employment policy is committed to anti-discrimination of employees or applicants based on sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law concerning any employment practices.

Salary range: Commensurate with experience

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Hrdeptdevapps@levinemusic.org

A Maria Williams

Director of Human Resources

Levine Music

2801 Upton Street, NW

Washington, DC 20008

Hrdeptdevapps@levinemusic.org

(202) 686-8188

www.levinemusic.org