
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Annual Fund Manager
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
Education Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree
Position Summary
To manage and support the Development Team in the acquisition of funding through the Annual Fund - individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation & government grants, and special events.
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Primary Responsibilities
1.) Oversee and manage various tasks of the Virginia Symphony’s Annual Fund campaign
* Research, compose, submit and implement funding requests including:
o Foundation requests for support
o Corporate requests for support and for sponsorship including preparing promotional packets, fulfilling corporate benefits and ensuring appropriate recognition
o Government requests for support
* Schedule, coordinate, design and fulfill donor mailings throughout the season
* Create and disseminate solicitations requesting support to individual donor households
* Manage the outsourcing of the Telefundraising firm, including selection, coordination and fulfillment
* Fulfill donor benefits and recognition
2.) Manage the fundraising component of Archtics
* Oversee Database and Gifts Coordinator
* Provide monthly fundraising reports
3.) Provide Administrative Support for Development Department
* Serve as liaison to other VSO departments to maintain communication
* Collaborate with VSO volunteer groups
* Attend Symphony concerts and events on a rotating schedule
* Assist Director of Development with appointments for support

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