Major Gifts and Corporate Partnership Manager
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health -
Management
Company Name
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Job TitleMajor Gifts and Corporate Partnership Manager
LocationSheboygan, WI
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center presents work by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops, and on-site preschool.
AboutThe Role
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts and Corporate Partnership Manager plays a key role within the Development team, driving major gifts and corporate sponsor ships to support and exceed fundraising goals. Working collaboratively to build a culture of philanthropy across the organization, this role develops and nurtures relationships with high-level individual donors and corporate partners. Showcase your personalized engagement strategies across the full donor cycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects and corporate sponsors, all in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic priorities.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday daytime hours. Occasional Saturday, Sunday, and/or evening hours as required to meet staffing and/or event needs. Travel to other locations for events is required.
- Solid understanding of major gift fundraising and corporate sponsor ships.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to build rapport with various people and their backgrounds.
- Ability to work with donors at patron, benefactor circle and founders circle levels and corporate partners.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of creating compelling proposals and presentations.
- Deep understanding of JMKAC's mission and goals, and the ability to clearly communicate the impact of our organization's work to potential donors and sponsors.
- Ability to work independently, manage a diverse portfolio, and prioritize tasks to meet fundraising targets.
- Persistence, resilience, and the ability to maintain composure in the face of obstacles, understanding that every ''no
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