Duties and Responsibilities
The Foundations and Government Giving Manager (FGGM) will join a vibrant fundraising team who collectively work to amplify the mission, vision, and values of Ballet West. The FGGM is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding private/public foundations and government grants. The FGGM also forecasts revenue, identifies new funding sources, sustains current funding relationships, provides accurate reporting for gifts received, and documents all donor solicitation and stewardship within Tessitura.
The ideal candidate enjoys working within a team to meet common goals, pays high attention to detail, and is committed to forging relationships that foster respect and collaboration within the department and Ballet West. This position allows for ample work remotely, however occasional on-site work is required.
Operating as a strategist and implementor, the Foundations and Government Giving Manager is annually charged with maintaining approximately $2.5 million of legacy government grants while maintaining and growing a portfolio of approximately $1 million of Corporate and Private Foundation grants.
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About Ballet West
BALLET WEST is a nonprofit founded in 1963 and is one of America’s leading and largest ballet companies, led by Artistic Director Adam Sklute. The Company boasts a rich and varied repertoire, elegant and versatile artists and an American style and legacy that is as dynamic, expansive and unexpected as the Rocky Mountain region it represents. Ballet West has toured the world several times, presenting the very best in American classical ballet. More than 64,000 students are served through outreach programs each year, reaching 100% of all Utah school districts. The Company continues to build future ballet artists and audiences by providing classical ballet training through the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy and its four campuses in downtown Salt Lake City, Lehi, Park City, and Trolley Corners. With more than 1,000 students, it is the largest ballet and dance school in Utah. Nearly $400,000 in scholarships are distributed annually to Academy Students.
Ballet West embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Ballet West is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.