Institutional Giving Officer

Ins$tu$onal Giving Officer

Union Arts Center, home of ACT Contemporary Theatre & Seattle Shakespeare Company, is excited to announce an opening for an Institutional Giving Officer. Union Arts Center (UAC) has successfully launched our inaugural season, which includes both contemporary and classical works. This is a momentous opportunity to join our merged organization within a collaborative and creative work environment. We strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and meaningful work environment for all.

The annual salary for this full-Jme, exempt posi

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• Ensure consistent, though[ul stewardship that strengthens long-term partnerships.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of founda
  
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• Develop annual insJtuJonal fundraising goals and strategies in partnership with the Director of Development.
• Maintain a calendar of deadlines for proposals, reports, renewals, and stewardship touchpoints.
• Lead the wriJng, ediJng, and submission of all grant proposals, LOIs, and reports.
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• Iden Jfy and cul Jvate corporate partners for sponsor ships, employee engagement, matching gics, and in-kind support.
• Develop customized partnership proposals and benefit packages that align with UAC’s programming and brand.

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• Maintain accurate records of submissions, deadlines, funder communica
  
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• Work with finance to develop…