Major Gifts Officer

About The Donald J. Trump and John

F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John

F. Kennedy

The Trump Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John

F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliate, the National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Trump Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment  are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Trump Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John

F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.

We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:

• Staff offers for discount tickets
• Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and Smart Benefits (WMATA)
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA

The Trump Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $81,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.

The Major Gifts Officer will work in close partnership with the Trump Kennedy Center Development team to achieve annual fundraising goals through the personal cultivation and management of a portfolio of approximately 75–100 donors and major gift prospects capable of giving $15,000 and above annually. The role is responsible for stewarding donors toward increased philanthropic investment in The Trump Kennedy Center, aligning individual giving strategies with institutional priorities.

The incumbent will contribute to department-wide strategic planning, campaigns, events, and other forward-looking initiatives that advance the fundraising goals of the Center.

Responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects, ticket buyers, and existing donors capable of making or upgrading to $15,000+ annual gifts in support of both unrestricted and restricted priorities across The Trump Kennedy Center. This includes developing tailored solicitation letters, proposals, donor briefings, campaign strategies, and maintaining accurate data tracking. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and close collaboration with internal colleagues to expand and strengthen a shared pipeline of prospects, including Circles members and ticket buyers with the capacity to become major gift donors supporting The Trump Kennedy Center.

The Major Gifts…