Donor Manager – Public Giving

Scottsdale Arts was established in 1987 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) and has evolved into an organization with seven dynamic operating departments that span the visual and performing arts, arts education and cultural engagement. Through its seven departments, Scottsdale Arts offers diverse, high-quality arts experiences to hundreds of thousands of Scottsdale residents and visitors annually in addition to fostering the active engagement of government, business, education, and the private sector in the arts.

• Great company culture. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and hybrid work opportunities to help you achieve that. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe in recognizing and celebrating the hard work and achievements of our team where your contributions are acknowledged and appreciated through our employee recognition program
• Making an Impact. Your work here will have a real impact. Everything you do, each day makes a difference in our community.
• Location. Located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, access to Scottsdale Civic Center, old town galleries, local restaurants, live venues, and more.
• Rest and relaxation. Our PTO program allows you to accrue more hours the longer you stay with us which means your time off grows as you grow with the company, rewarding your dedication and service. Enjoy 9 paid holidays plus 5 floating holidays each year, giving you the opportunity to relax and celebrate important occasions with family and friends.
• Benefits. Medical and dental – We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being and overall quality of life. We cover 90% of the employee premiums and 70% of the dependent premiums for Medical and Dental plans. In addition, we offer extensive coverage options for Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, FSA Account, 401K with employer match, Pet Healthcare, and Gym Membership.
  
  You can gain access to a wide range of arts and culture organizations through our reciprocal membership with NARM and Local arts and culture organizations plus one membership to share. Enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets to events and performances.
• Opportunities for Growth. A mindset of internal growth and advancement.

Scottsdale Arts is seeking a Donor Experience Manager, Public Giving who is energized by partnerships, motivated by mission-aligned collaborations, and committed to helping institutional funders create lasting impact in our arts and culture community. In this role, you will guide organizational supporters, including corporations, foundations, government agencies, and educational institutions, through a strategic and relationship-centered management process, strengthening a robust pipeline of institutional donors.

Your work, in close partnership with our Grant Writer, will play a key role in meeting and exceeding our philanthropic revenue goals.

• Compensation: $62,00 – 68,000 DOE
• Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday (some evenings and weekends)
• Job Type: Exempt
• Location:
  
  Scottsdale, AZ

If you need assistance or accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at Recruiting

Grow and Manage the Public Giving Pipeline

• Maintain an active portfolio of corporate, foundation, government, and educational institution prospects and funders.
• In partnership with our stewardship counterpart, develop tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that reflect each funder’s priorities, guidelines, and mission alignment.
• Collaborate closely with the Grant Writer to coordinate proposal timelines, ensure accuracy of submitted materials, and strategically match opportunities with organizational priorities.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new grant opportunities, sponsor ships, and institutional partnerships.
• Track portfolio activity with clarity and precision, ensuring timely follow ups, proposal cycles, and reporting deadlines.

Build and Strengthen Public Relationships

• Engage in meaningful dialogue with…