Donor Relations Manager

About The Role

Tuacahn Center for the Arts is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) / Donor Relations Manager (EA) to help steward and engage the donors whose generosity sustains our artistic and educational programs. The role works closely with the Director of Development and collaborates across the organization to deliver a thoughtful and well‑coordinated donor experience. This position plays a key role in ensuring donors feel valued, informed, and connected to Tuacahn’s mission.

The Donor Relations Manager coordinates donor benefits, supports donor‑facing events and experiences, and maintains accurate donor records to support effective fundraising and stewardship.

Tuacahn Center for the Arts brings world‑class performing arts to Southern Utah while offering transformative arts education and community programming. Donor support plays a vital role in sustaining this work. The Executive Assistant (EA) / Donor Relations Manager (EA) helps ensure our supporters feel connected to the impact of their philanthropy and remain engaged partners in Tuacahn’s future.

• Development Team Support
  • Provide coordination support to the Director of Development and the fundraising team.
  • Ensure donor activity and updates are communicated so portfolio managers can steward their donors effectively.
  • Assist with donor communications, reporting, and project coordination.
• Cross‑Department Collaboration
  • Work closely with internal teams such as ticketing, events, marketing, and finance to coordinate donor experiences and ensure donor‑facing activities run smoothly.
• Donor Stewardship & Engagement
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for donors and assist with questions, requests, and engagement opportunities.
  • Coordinate donor benefits such as performance tickets, VIP experiences, backstage tours, and event invitations.
  • Ensure donors receive timely acknowledgements and recognition for their gifts.
  • Track donor engagement and communicate key updates to the development team to support relationship‑building.
• Donor Events & Experiences
  • Support the planning and coordination of donor events such as receptions, dinners, and special gatherings.
  • Manage guest lists, invitations, and RSVPs for donor events.
  • Coordinate donor attendance at performances and special experiences.
• Donor Data & Systems
  • Maintain accurate donor records across Tuacahn’s systems.
  • Record gifts in Audience View, a ticketing and fundraising management system.
  • Track donor relationships and engagement in Copper, a Customer Relationship Management system.
  • Maintain reports and internal tracking tools used by the development team to monitor donor activity.

• Experience in executive assistance and catering to top management needs and priorities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills at different levels.
• Attention to detail and experience in maintaining accurate data.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfort working with donor databases, spreadsheets, and project management tools.

$50,000 + per year depending on experience, plus applicable benefits, including health and dental.

The job functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.