QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Understanding of, and appreciation for, the performing arts and other cultural programs with a specific passion for NTF’s culture and programming.
• Seven to ten years of successful fundraising experience at a comparable nonprofit; proven track record of fundraising for small to mid-size nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with nonprofit arts organizations preferred.
• Willingness and ability to attend evening and weekend NTF special events.
• Proven success as a front-line cultivator and solicitor of major, transformational, and planned gifts.
• Capital campaign leadership experience.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written.
• Commitment to ethical fundraising, collegiality, and teamwork.
• Commitment to supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism and capacity to engage effectively and in a culturally responsive manner with diverse colleagues, constituents and communities.
• Self-confident, flexible, and able to work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, consultants, and staff.
• Self-starter with strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities while remaining flexible, proactive, and highly professional.
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders, including Board members and leadership donors.
• Ability to create, maintain, and produce sensitive, confidential information and documents.
• Proficiency in fundraising and donor database software and MS Office suite.
• Undergraduate degree, advanced degree and certifications a plus.

Must be able to work occasional weekend and evening hours as needed.