Annual Fund Manager

Guthrie Theater

Annual Fund Manager overseeing multi-channel fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship initiatives at the Guthrie Theater. Collaborating with the Development Team to achieve contributed income goals and enhance donor experiences.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $69,000 - $79,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and conduct multi-channel campaigns for annual fund and special projects to increase current support, acquire new donors and increase monthly giving in partnership with Marketing and external vendors.
Serve as principal writer/editor for the development department, generating copy for a variety of communications vehicles (such as the Annual Report, program, website, newsletters, reports, brochures and acknowledgements).
Regularly analyze and interpret appeal data to provide progress reports and make recommendations to optimize multi-channel campaigns.
Serve as primary liaison with direct mail vendor to execute all annual fund mailings.
Serve as primary point of contact for telefundraising and other external vendors and consultants, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and campaign execution for annual giving initiatives.
Develop and maintain a broad-based stewardship program to steward donors and report donor impact on all programs throughout the year.
Create donor stewardship materials for use by the Development Team, including letters, brochures, buck slips, one-sheets, newsletters, benefit materials and recognition.
In collaboration with the Philanthropy Officer act as concierge for donors who need general assistance by clearly communicating benefits, liaising with box office and providing excellent customer service.
Assist Development Operations Manager with the program donor listing on a show-by-show basis as needed.
Support and participate in donor events as needed.
Pull and build reports, lists and extractions from Tessitura to support annual fund solicitations and strategy.
In collaboration with IT, build CRM individual constituent plans each Fiscal Year.
Write and maintain timely contact reports in the database for all donor interactions.
Provide gift entry and acknowledgement support to the Development Operations Manager as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to three years prior fundraising experience with a nonprofit organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Experience using a CRM database.
High degree of aptitude for data analysis and strategic thinking.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Can solve problems efficiently, creatively and with exemplary attention to detail.
Can collaborate to set priorities and manage multiple projects, within and outside the department.
Demonstrates willingness to exercise professional courtesy and discretion at all times and maintain confidentiality, ensuring theater patrons’ privacy.
Interest in the performing arts, especially theater, is a plus.
Can work flexible hours/days, including evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theater.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employer contributions to HSA
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Group Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan (with employer match up to 4.5% after one year of service)
Subsidized passes for Metro Transit buses and trains
Discounted pre-tax monthly ramp parking
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Complimentary Tickets to Guthrie productions
Discounted Tickets to all shows produced by the Guthrie and to some performances hosted by the Guthrie
Discounts to Guthrie classes and camps
Guthrie Store discount
Employee Affinity Groups

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingdata analysiscopywritingcampaign optimizationdonor stewardshipgift entryCRM database managementreport generationmulti-channel campaignsstrategic thinking

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationprofessional courtesydiscretioncustomer serviceflexibility