Annual Fund Manager

2 weeks ago


Des Moines, United States Des Moines Performing Arts Full time

Des Moines Performing Arts seeks an Annual Fund Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate, government and foundation giving, as well as strategy for low-level individual giving renewals and acquisitions.

At DMPA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Lead grant writer for annual fund gifts, including corporate, foundation, and government grants. Identifies, cultivates and solicits grant-making institutions from prospects. Writes grant proposals and prepares all required supplemental materials and supporting documentation required for grants.
  • Collaborates with the Director of Communications and Director of Development to create and implement strategy, key messaging and implementation of donor communications, including but not limited to: donor acquisitions, donor renewals, donor newsletters, and a development presence on organization's website, and email communications.
  • Oversees the creation and implementation of the annual fund plan for individuals and corporate donors, including but not limited to: establishing and overseeing donor renewal and acquisition strategies, donor program operations, communications and stewardship.
  • Collaborates with the Director of Development on management strategy for lower-level individual giving renewals and acquisitions.
  • Manage other project related campaigns and fundraising efforts as requested.
  • Represent DMPA in a wide range of professional settings and to a wide range of professional constituents.
Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant area of study with 4-6 years of experience in relevant area or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working in arts / live performance / entertainment industry highly preferred. Preference will be given to outgoing candidates with strong interpersonal and writing skills.

Critical Success Factors
  • Outstanding communication skills - oral, written, presentation
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate effective relationships
  • Outstanding project management and planning skills
  • Goal oriented
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing and proofreading proposals/grants
  • Outstanding analytical and research skills
  • Pro-active; takes initiative
  • Able to foster and work effectively in a collaborative, team environment
  • Self-motivated, detail oriented and highly organized
  • Computer skills using Microsoft Office


For issues submitting credentials online or for general inquiries, please email HR@dmpa.org.
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