Alonzo King LINES Ballet Development Manager

Named as a choreographer with “astonishing originality” by the New York Times, Alonzo King has guided Alonzo King LINES Ballet with his unique artistic vision since 1982. The organization has been recognized for its critically-acclaimed performances around the world, its unique musical

collaborations, and transformative education programs that nurture creativity, self-discovery, empathy, and risk-taking. LINES Ballet has collaborated with noted composers, musicians and visual artists from around the world to create performances that alter the way we look at ballet today. Its unique artistic vision adheres to the linear, mathematical and geometrical principles of classical ballet.

LINES is at the forefront of artistic innovation - each collaboration, investigating deeply rooted affinities between Western and Eastern classical forms, elemental materials, the natural world, and the human spirit. LINES presents two home seasons in San Francisco – one week in the spring and one in the fall – and maintains a robust national and international touring schedule. The Company has been featured at numerous venerable institutions, including The Kennedy Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Venice Biennale, the Edinburgh International Festival, Montpellier Danse, the Holland

Dance Festival, and Theatre Chaillot National de la Danse in Paris, among many others. We invite you to learn more about us here: https://linesballet.org/

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Development (DoD), this position is responsible for supporting the Development Department’s cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation activities, including special events. The candidate will possess the skills to work successfully with stakeholders across the organization, including board members, supporters, patrons, staff, and external vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the Development Department’s cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation activities related to individual giving including prospect research, annual fund management, campaigns, ticketing concierge, and related initiatives.

· In coordination with DoD, manage the organization’s events program including donor events, Gala, and other events outside the Bay Area.

· Manage vendors, create invitations, manage invitation lists, and track RSVPs. Responsible for supporting production and execution needs for events, with direct support from the DoD. Assist with event budget management.

· Participates in donor cultivation and stewardship initiatives with a variety of constituencies including Board Members and individual supporters and patrons by phone, mail, email, and in person.

· Maintain the Development department calendar.

· Maintain donor records in CRM (Salesforce) and build and run reports as requested. Maintains electronic and hard copy individual and institutional donor files.

· Create and proofread a variety of public-facing materials including fundraising appeals, digital communications, letters, donor lists, and other pieces.

· Works with Database Administrator to ensure timely processing of gifts and donation acknowledgements.

· Manages donor benefits fulfillment.

· Actively participates in Development and Gala Committee meetings, and other meetings as requested.

· Attends performances and events throughout the season.

· Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

· Experience working in a role with increasing responsibility, and ideally at least one to two years of working on a nonprofit fundraising team.

· An avid learner who welcomes the opportunity to learn about dance and ballet; a plus if the candidate has experience or a background in the arts and culture sector.

· Superior computer skills including Databases, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and ability to learn new software applications.

· Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail, and copywriting ability; values consistency and accuracy and believes these attributes are vital in maintaining superior internal and external relationships.

· Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines in a very fast-paced environment.

· Adheres to deadlines and communicates professionally and effectively with managers and colleagues.

· Must be able to make decisions confidently and work independently. Mature team member who thinks on their own feet and thrives on making and suggesting improvements.

· Capable of implementing and maintaining systems to improve departmental output.

· Diplomatic and professional demeanor and ability to navigate a range of stakeholders, and confidence in donor-facing situations.

· Must be able to attend and work at performances and events in the evenings and weekends

· Proven, strong, organizational skills.

· Diplomatic and professional demeanor and ability to navigate a range of stakeholders, and confidence in donor-facing situations.

· Must be able to attend and work at performances and events in the evenings and weekends.

LINES Ballet embraces a workforce that reflects the exceptional diversity of the Bay Area and our country. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, physical and mental disabilities, marital or partner status, pregnancy and military status.

LINES Ballet offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, 100% Employer paid health plan, dental and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and unlimited discounted

dance classes for full-time employees. LINES Ballet is an equal opportunity employer.