Chief Development Officer of Major and Leadership Gifts

Chief Development Officer of Major and Leadership Gifts

paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, relocation assistance

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit." - President John

F. Kennedy

The Trump Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John

F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Trump Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment  are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Trump Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement:
As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John

F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.

We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:

• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and Smart Benefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

The Trump Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.

The Chief Development Officer of Major and Leadership Gifts of the Trump Kennedy Center reports to the SVP of Development and works collaboratively with senior Development staff across The Trump Kennedy Center, which includes the Washington National Opera, members of the Board of Trustees, Government Affairs, and key internal partners across departments. This role serves as a senior fundraising leader within a highly matrixed institutional environment.

The Director is responsible for a significant portion of the Trump Kennedy Center, individual contributed revenue goals, while also supporting Washington National Opera's and The Trump Kennedy Centers broader institutional fundraising priorities including leadership-level, cross-programmatic, and endowment giving efforts. The position requires a strategic and innovative approach to building new fundraising strategies and donor relationships, while thoughtfully maintaining and advancing existing major and leadership giving programs.

The incumbent manages time, resources, and workload to maximize productivity and financial results; exercises sound judgment and discretion; evaluates complex internal and external relationships; and proactively advances the objectives of multiple concurrent campaigns. The Director oversees a team of Major Gift…