Reports to: Vice President of Development
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Levine Music is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Levine’s core values – excellence and opportunity – infuse everything we do. Our distinguished faculty offer a broad, well-rounded curriculum that provides a strong musical foundation for students of different ages, abilities, and interests. We strive to make Levine’s education accessible to everyone. Hundreds of students receive substantial scholarship assistance, and many hundreds more receive free instruction through in-school and partner programs.
Position Summary
The Individual Giving Manager oversees and advances Levine Music’s annual giving program, building and sustaining a robust pipeline of individual prospects and donors at all levels up to Major Gifts ($10,000+) with a primary focus on Leadership donors ($1,000+). This role drives donor acquisition, renewal, and retention efforts through strategic communications, annual and seasonal appeals, stewardship, and coordinated multi-channel fundraising campaigns, working closely with the Communications team to ensure consistent donor messaging, exemplary stewardship practices, and the ongoing growth of Levine’s individual donor community.
This position is the internal lead for planning and implementation of major events, including the annual gala, Levine’s most important fundraising event. They work closely with the Gala consultant, the Gala Co-Chairs and Committee, and other staff across the organization to achieve the fundraising goal and ensure an excellent experience for donors and prospects. The Manager also leads other major donor and prospecting events, such as Salons and events related to major concerts, and carries out post-event cultivation and stewardship, supported by the Development Coordinator.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Strategy & Campaign Execution
- Implement and refine the annual giving plan to meet revenue goals.
- Coordinate and execute multi-channel appeals, including direct mail, email, social media, giving days, and targeted campaigns.
- Create a year-round calendar of donor engagement touchpoints.
- Ensure strategy alignment with organizational priorities and major gifts pipelines.
Donor Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of annual fund donors (e.g., donors giving from $250 up to $9,999), planning and tracking moves management in Raisers Edge.
- Conduct timely stewardship and cultivation through personalized outreach, digital and print communications, videos, and phone calls.
- Keep Raisers Edge NXT updated with moves management and contact reports.
Donor Communications & Content Development
- Draft donor appeal letters, stewardship updates, and campaign messaging in collaboration with VP of Development and Communications.
- Develop, launch, and report on the results of targeted outreach campaigns, including Levine students and families, and lead the use of specialized fundraising software.
- Develop development-driven content, including quarterly donor updates from the CEO, impact reports, endowment updates, and annual fund materials.
- Collect donor and student stories, testimonials, and photos for annual fund materials.
- Work closely with the Development Coordinator to ensure accurate donor lists, segmentation, gift entry, and acknowledgment.
Events
- Serve as internal staff lead for the annual gala in coordination with the Gala consultant, assisting on all aspects of fundraising and logistics, working closely with Gala Co-Chairs and Committee.
- Ensure timely donor communications, acknowledgement, and ongoing stewardship.
- Manage materials, including website, sponsor solicitations, invitations, and pledge reminders.
- Manage all major donor and prospecting events such as Salons, openings, and receptions with the support of the Development Coordinator.
Reporting & Analysis
- Closely monitor giving on a monthly basis; track annual giving and donor retention trends.
- Monitor pipeline growth and help identify prospects to upgrade into major giving portfolios.
- Prepare appeal metrics and reports for the VP of Development and Development Committee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in annual giving, individual donor fundraising, or related development work.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and donor-centric messaging.
- Strong understanding of donor segmentation, annual giving strategies, and stewardship best practices, with a track record of implementing successful campaigns.
- Proficiency with donor management and fundraising software such as Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM; ability to analyze and leverage data for fundraising success.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and proactive team player with a donor-focused mindset and commitment to building lasting relationships.
- Passion for music, arts, or education, and enthusiasm for advancing Levine Music’s mission.
Salary: Starting at $70,000
Applicants for this position should submit a letter of application and resume to:
Maria Williams
Senior Director of Human Resources
Levine Music
2801 Upton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
hrdeptdevapps@levinemusic.org
www.levinemusic.org
The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Levine Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Levine Music’s employment policy is committed to anti-discrimination of employees or applicants based on sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law concerning any employment practices. ce, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law concerning any employment practices. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.