Major Gifts Officer
DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer supports the success of the $14M annual fund, raising gifts of $25,000 - $100,000+ from individuals, private foundations and corporations.
The Major Gifts Officer is expected to fundraise from a portfolio of existing donors and new business leads generated by staff and volunteers. Specific duties include:
Cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing donors for annual fund gifts
Develop and lead major gifts strategy during TDO’s season, harnessing donor events and other sponsorship opportunities to drive revenue results.
Friends, Inner Circle, Crescendo and Orpheus Legacy Society Member Events - Salons, Insights, Backstage tours, Dress Rehearsals, Cast Parties, production sponsor and cast receptions, and performance day Inner Circle Lounge and Crescendo mixers; special OLS dinners and receptions (season), and others.
Signature Events – Opening Night (fall) and OnStage Dinner (spring)
Artistic Development Related Events – Vocal Competition Judges Luncheon and post-concert reception (spring); Women Conductors panel discussion and luncheon (fall and winter); post-Showcase Concert reception (winter); Titus Recital post-concert reception and dinner (winter)
Production and Event Sponsorships.
Opportunistic Events – specific recent examples include planning an onstage experience and catered dinner for a major donor, Pride pre-opera community reception.
Work with the board Development Committee to develop leads and pursue introductions to start donor conversations
Manage personal donor portfolio – moves management, goals and closing gifts and new memberships as applicable.
Provide updates to database concerning financial forecast, donor interactions and research notes.
Work nights and weekends during performance season and for other TDO events.
Seek to diversify TDO’s donor base and intentionally work to ensure fundraising efforts progress The Dallas Opera’s commitment to equity and belonging.
Other duties as requested.
Desired Start Date: June 2, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $100,000 - $101,000 Annual
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, paid parental leave, sick leave, 403b savings plan with employer matching, complimentary tickets to performances, and professional development opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé to recruitment@dallasopera.org, using the subject line “Major Gifts Officer.” Please send Word or PDF file only. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Application Email/Link: dallasopera.org/about/careers/
JOB CONTACT
recruitment@dallasopera.org