Prospect Research & Strategic Cultivation Manager

Areyoudata-driven with an interest inqualitativedonorresearch?

Do you have strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities?

Do you want to join a friendly team thatis encouraged to haveaninnovative, passionate, and entrepreneurial spiritdrivingtheir work?

If you answered yes toallthese questions,check out the Prospect Research& Strategic Cultivation Manager opening at Arts Wave.

the arts make our region an amazing place to live. To ensure the arts were supported in perpetuity, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. and Anna Sinton Taft founded the organization now known as Arts Wave in 1927. The Taftsbelieved that Cincinnati could truly distinguish itself through its arts and cultural assets. They offered a $1 million endowment if the community could match it with $2.5 million.

Nearly3,500 communitymembersrespondedto the challenge, and the endowment was created.

Now, Arts Wave is the primary source of funding for the region’s arts, as well as the nation’s largest community campaign for arts funding.

As Arts Waveprepares forits 100th anniversary in 2027, we are invitingour loyal donors and families connected to the original 3,500 donors to make a current orplanned gift toArtsWave’sendowment to fuel the next 100 years of arts.

We are looking for candidates who want to work in a fun,results-driven, dynamic nonprofit organization that is committed todrivea more vibrant economy and connected community through the power of the arts.

To be successful in this role, you will be anexcellentcommunicator who is proactive and invigorated by learningandproblem-solving. You willbe responsible for researching and building prospect portfoliosfor

ArtsWave’s100th anniversary endowment fundraising appeal and tracking success.

• Research the connection between our founding/initial donors and our living donors/prospects, with a focus on identifying and qualifying prospects for the Arts Wave 100 endowment effort
• Collaborate with the Gift Planning Director to organize and prioritize prospects for campaign volunteers and staff
• Working with the Gift Planning Director and Marketing team, research and write interview questions and narratives to develop compelling Arts Wave donor legacy stories for an Arts Wave anniversary microsite
• Support related Arts Wave 100 events to ensure well executed and meaningful engagement opportunities for donors and prospects

• Oversee donor progression from initial contact to qualified prospect for major and planned giving asks
• Track Arts Wave 100 and related activity and events and manage follow up and stewardship next steps in Arts Wave’s CRM system
• Work with IT Director on creating and updating CRM queries and reports that inform action
• Maintain awareness of Arts Wave’s key events and initiatives to ensure touchpoints are meaningful and aligned with Arts Wave strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain reports to track progress and communicate prospect status

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and reasonably adapt in a results-driven, dynamic environment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 applications and proven success managing donor/customer database platforms to manage prospects
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, using metrics to drive decision-making and measure campaign impact
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment where all individuals can access and engage with our organization’s programs and services
• Ability to listen to and appropriately respond to feedback with a commitment to continuous improvement
• High level of integrity, discretion, and a passion for the organization’s mission and vision
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, data analytics, nonprofit management, or a related field or commensurate hands‑on experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or…