Annual Fund Manager

Annual Fund Manager Pittsburgh Opera - 5.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $59,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Raiser's Edge Process improvement Bachelor's degree Time management Full Job Description The Annual Fund Manager is a key member of Pittsburgh Opera's Individual Giving team, responsible for managing all aspects of the annual giving program (gifts under $10,000) and coordinating multi-channel fundraising campaigns. This role drives donor engagement, renewals, reactivation, and acquisition through creative strategy, data-informed decision-making, and seamless execution across print, digital, and on-site channels. The position also supports donor benefit fulfillment and plays a vital role in community engagement, serving as staff liaison for key donor affinity groups to deepen connections between supporters and the art form. Principal (Essential) Duties 1. Annual Fund Management Act as project manager for Pittsburgh Opera's annual fund and membership programs (gifts up to $9,999), from planning through execution and evaluation, ensuring smooth coordination between Development, Marketing, and Artistic teams. Develop and execute strategy for Annual Fund acquisition and stewardship communications —including digital warming, email updates, upgrade offers, impact content, and recognition. Craft compelling fundraising and stewardship messaging consistent with institutional voice and goals. Lead special fundraising initiatives such as Noteworthy monthly giving, Giving Tuesday, and mini-sponsorships. Develop and execute a unified calendar of direct mail, email, digital, and on-site campaigns—including year-end, Giving Tuesday, and special appeals. Work with the Senior Manager of Individual Giving to identify when annual fund donors are ready to move into a gift officer portfolio for upgrade. Collaborate with Marketing to produce annual fund materials and ensure cohesive creative across all platforms. Advise the Donor Relations Associate on accurate gift processing, renewals, program book acknowledgements and acknowledgments. 2. Data, Systems and Reporting Leverage donor data in Tessitura to support appeals, campaigns, and stewardship. Translate reporting insights into actionable strategies to drive giving, acquisition, retention, and campaign results. Work with Senior Manager of Individual Giving to budget, forecast, and goal-set for annual fund giving. Identify and implement data-driven workflow improvements to boost efficiency, data integrity, donor experience, and team coordination. 3. Community Engagement Activate the New Guard, New Guard Executive Council, and Friends of Pittsburgh Opera as staff liaison; coordinate and attend all meetings and events. Advise the Donor Relations Associate on Friends of Pittsburgh Opera event invitations. Represent Pittsburgh Opera at cultural events and engage with patrons. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Posess a positive, donor-centric approach to interfacing with donors and event volunteers Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills Exceptional attention to detail skills and understanding of how details effect, and are a part of, donor cultivation strategies and organizational goals and processes Proficiency in donor/customer relationship management software, such as Tessitura (preferred) or Raiser's Edge and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Professional and resourceful. Posess the ability to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks independently and to thrive in an open, fast-paced office environment Familiarity with and appreciation of opera/classical music; high energy and passion for Pittsburgh Opera's mission Knowledge of the opera industry, including an understanding of production costs and artistic funding needs Experience/ Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Proven experience in fundraising within the arts, particularly in opera or classical music Strong collaborative skills with experience self-motivating and working independently Demonstrated success in soliciting and securing four-figure gifts Candidates must be available to work nights and weekends.

Salary Range:

$55,000-$59,000

To Apply:

Please contact Kristin Gatch with a cover letter and resume at .

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person