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About The Kennedy Center
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy
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.
At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
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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Job Description
The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial.
The Principal Gifts Officer is an exciting new role for the Kennedy Center’s Development team designed to support principal giving (gifts of $1 million ) and the philanthropic objectives of the newly formed Kennedy Center Foundation. The Foundation aims to have about 23 members by the end of Fiscal Year 2025. The Principal Gifts Officer will work with the Kennedy Center’s Development leadership team to establish and achieve annual fundraising goals through cultivation, prospect management, and board relationship management. This portfolio focuses on seven-figure gifts, or six-figure commitments across a number of years, whether through annual or endowment giving.
The Principal Gifts Officer is a strong relationship builder with demonstrated experience in moves management, is capable of contributing to department-wide strategies and institution-wide campaigns and events and is able to prioritize work under pressure. This position operates independently with strategic guidance from the VP, Individual Giving, and is a highly collaborative fundraiser who understands how to cultivate top-tier national philanthropists. This role is supported by a Major Gifts assistant.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising: prospect development, cultivation, and solicitation
Donor and board relations management, events, and stewardship
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Additional Information
Full Time
$104k-145k (estimate)
04/27/2024
06/26/2024
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