Development Operations and Database Manager

Company: Boston Ballet
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections-between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures, and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.As an internationally-acclaimed company, Boston Ballet is ever-evolving and innovating to stay relevant and ahead of the curve-in our business model, our repertoire, our education, and our engagement with our community. The Development Operations and Database Manager joins Boston Ballet's fundraising team at an exciting moment of growth and is a position vital to executing high-level strategies and ensuring the success of the fundraising operations.Candidates for this position should have Tessitura/CRM expertise, a proven track record of executing major projects and a strong collaboration mindset. The Dev. Ops. and Database Mgr. is a high-visibility position internally, partnering with the entire Development (fundraising) team along with Boston Ballet's leadership, artistic and administrative departments, and the Boston Ballet School.Please be sure to submit a cover letter and resume when applying to ensure consideration of your candidacy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelopment operations and database managementLeverage Tessitura, Boston Ballet's CRM system, to monitor all solicitations, reporting progress to goals, and oversee donor stewardshipConduct strategic analyses to drive data-informed decision-making across the organizationLead data tracking and management for major gifts prospecting as well as campaign-related activitiesOrganizational leadershipInspire team members to utilize the CRM, ensuring our systems and tools are accessible through regular trainings and clear processesServe as an ambassador for the Development Team in Boston Ballet's Tessitura User Group and in all broader Tessitura community mattersParticipate in developing fiscal year targets for fundraising programs, in collaboration with the program directors and senior leadershipCollaborate with frontline fundraisers on solicitation strategies, proposals, and talking points for significant prospectsDevelop business case for incoming planned gifts and seek approval from the Gift Acceptance Committee, which includes the Chair of the Board and senior leadershipCreate presentation and reporting materials for the Board of Trustees, Advisors, and Trustees Emeriti as well as top donorsProspect researchProactively identify new and high-level major gift leads and prospects through various research tools and screeningsLead list management of relationship managers' portfolios regarding movement of qualified/disqualified prospects, treatment in database, and cultivation touchpointsCreate research profiles of prospects and supporters for senior leadershipDonor stewardshipOversee all donor recognition, crediting, reporting, and delivery of promised benefitsPartner with relationship managers to ensure donors receive benefits associated with their gifts, e.g. dancer sponsorships, endowment reports, scholarship assignmentsManage Playbill recognition for Development, overseeing a Boston Ballet Volunteer to guarantee the accuracy of donor and sponsorship listingsRequirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent3-5 years of experience in development, consulting, project management, or a related fieldExperience with Tessitura preferred; technical experience in data analysis and databasesExceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projectsResults-oriented and ability to take ownership of staying on timeline and reaching goalsStrong presentation skills and experience preparing executive-level presentation materialsProactive in identifying and addressing unmet operational needsFlexible working style with ability to drive consensus among colleagues from different departmentsAbility to take and incorporate direction and feedback from various department leadersDiscretion in managing highly confidential informationPassion for advancing Boston Ballet's missionBENEFITSBCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductibleBCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual premium for individual coverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - health and dependent careEmployer-paid life and disability plansImmediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring both pre-tax and Roth optionsAbility to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction basis up to IRS monthly limitPaid time off - holidays, vacation, personal, and sick daysFree adult dance classesComplimentary tickets to Boston Ballet performancesHybrid workBoston Ballet is an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerPIe64fdb57766e-25660-37193658

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