Director, Major Gifts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Newark, NJ
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center seeks a Director, Major Gifts to advance the philanthropic mission of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) by developing and executing a dynamic multi-year fundraising strategy focused on major individual gifts of $25,000 and above. The Director will lead the efforts to secure and nurture significant contributions that support NJPAC’s annual fund, programming, campaigns, and community development initiatives. The Director will oversee a best-in-class engagement and stewardship program, ensuring that NJPAC’s major donors are cultivated, retained, and upgraded through personalized, impactful experiences. By leveraging NJPAC's artistic excellence, leadership, and strategic priorities, the Director will drive philanthropic partnerships, increase year-over-year revenue, and build lasting relationships with key donors, thought leaders, and community stakeholders. Additionally, the Director will manage a portfolio of 50 to 75 major individual donors and philanthropic advisors, strategically positioning NJPAC as a leader in the arts and culture philanthropy sector. Working closely with the President and CEO, the Vice President, Development, and other senior leaders across the organization, the Director will help shape the future of NJPAC’s fundraising initiatives and contribute to the institution’s ongoing success and impact.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is the anchor cultural institution for the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey. The Arts Center is hyperlocal, grounded by community, and committed to driving social impact statewide — from the three-city North to Shore Festival to Arts Education and community development in Newark. NJPAC is proud to be the most diverse performing arts center in the nation, from the artists to audiences, to staff and students. NJPAC is one of the largest arts education providers in America, bringing the life-enhancing power of the arts to the children who need it most. The Arts Center annually reaches almost 100,000 students (from pre-K to grade 12), teachers, and families each year through arts training, live performance, in-school residencies and teacher training programs. Since opening in 1997, NJPAC has engaged over 12 million people through its programs. Through the Arts Center's comprehensive program, including ticketed performances, community-based services and events, and real estate development, NJPAC is driving more than $46 million in annual economic impact in the state of New Jersey.
"Thank you for your interest in joining NJPAC’s development team! If you are a fundraiser, like me, who is inspired by the arts, and how they can be brought to bear for the benefit of our community, NJPAC is the right place for you. Everyone that works at NJPAC truly cares about what we do and puts a tremendous amount of care into our relationships – with donors, peers, partners, patrons, schools, parents, literally everyone. “Showing up” is truly an organizational value. It is this commitment that has helped us be so successful, that keeps us inspired and motivated and is just one of the many things that make NJPAC such a special place." — Amy Fitzpatrick, Vice President, Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is the anchor cultural institution for the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey. The Arts Center is hyperlocal, grounded by community, and committed to driving social impact statewide — from the three-city North to Shore Festival to Arts Education and community development in Newark. NJPAC is proud to be the most diverse performing arts center in the nation, from the artists to audiences, to staff and students. NJPAC is one of the largest arts education providers in America, bringing the life-enhancing power of the arts to the children who need it most. The Arts Center annually reaches almost 100,000 students (from pre-K to grade 12), teachers, and families each year through arts training, live performance, in-school residencies and teacher training programs. Since opening in 1997, NJPAC has engaged over 12 million people through its programs. Through the Arts Center's comprehensive program, including ticketed performances, community-based services and events, and real estate development, NJPAC is driving more than $46 million in annual economic impact in the state of New Jersey.
"Thank you for your interest in joining NJPAC’s development team! If you are a fundraiser, like me, who is inspired by the arts, and how they can be brought to bear for the benefit of our community, NJPAC is the right place for you. Everyone that works at NJPAC truly cares about what we do and puts a tremendous amount of care into our relationships – with donors, peers, partners, patrons, schools, parents, literally everyone. “Showing up” is truly an organizational value. It is this commitment that has helped us be so successful, that keeps us inspired and motivated and is just one of the many things that make NJPAC such a special place." — Amy Fitzpatrick, Vice President, Development
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.