Summary
Description
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
