Senior Associate Director – Development Operations

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Senior Associate Director of Development Operations at Penn Live Arts. Responsible for strategic development, fund management, and stewardship programs.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,330 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development (SDOD), the Senior Associate Director of Development Operations (SADOD) will be a key thought partner in developing goals and executing strategies to advance Penn Live Arts development operations.
The SADOD is the principal architect of the department's culture of productivity, overseeing critical operational services in support of the team.
The SADOD oversees the annual fund and stewardship programs, is the primary liaison with corporate and foundation relations, and facilitates prospect research.
The SADOD supports the SDOD in management of the departmental budget, reporting requests from Penn Live Arts (PLA) and Development & Alumni Relations (DAR), and with key HR processes.
The SADOD helps create and implement policies and procedures for the coordination and effective application of all PLA and DAR resources.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in annual giving, donor relations, stewardship, communications, and fundraising
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Demonstrated success in running annual fund campaigns
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for donor-centered messaging
Comfort working with a range of colleagues across various departments and interacting with donors, volunteers, and institutional funding partners
Experience with donor databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Mission-driven and passionate about advancing the performing arts
Collaborative management style with peers and staff
Donor-first mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
Creative, innovative, and results-oriented
Collaborative and adaptable, with a positive and proactive approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Generous retirement plans
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development opportunities
Discounts and special services
Flexible work hours
Home ownership services
Adoption assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

annual givingdonor relationsstewardshipfundraisingproject managementannual fund campaignsdonor databasesMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative managementcreative thinkingresults-orientedadaptabilityproactive approach

Certifications

Bachelor's degree