Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in the search for a Director, Major Gifts.

Reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Director, Major Gifts will 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 proudly prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of its mission, welcoming the most diverse audiences and artists in the country to its stages while producing and presenting exciting original productions, such as The Hip Hop Nutcracker, that tour the country and extend its reach to a national audience. NJPAC produces shows throughout the New York metro area, presenting a talented roster of high-caliber artists at venues such as The Kings Theatre, Barclays Center, Prudential Center, and Symphony Hall. NJPAC also is the premier filming location for today's top comedians and performers. Some of the performers that have filmed specials at NJPAC include You're Doing Great with Tom Papa; John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons; the upcoming Amazon series Etoile; and American Songbook on PBS.

NJPAC's Arts Education program has amplified student voices for decades. Thousands of New Jersey children who experience world-class performances on Arts Center stages go on to classes at NJPAC and in schools across the state where they can study jazz, acting, musical theater, hip hop arts and culture, and more. Now, NJPAC is taking its programs to the next level with an exciting new initiative, The Colton Institute for Training and Research in the Arts. The Colton Institute develops creative children, teens, and young adults through Saturday classes, summer camps, coaching, career mentorship, and professional performance opportunities. The Colton Institute also develops creative arts education with leading-edge training for school districts, teachers, and NJPAC faculty. All of this combines with dynamic research and innovation to serve as a national model for what 21st century arts education can be.

NJPAC is also a uniquely creative and mission driven real estate developer, one of a kind nationally in bringing together public and private partners to lead community development. NJPAC has invested in a $350 million project to establish a new neighborhood on its campus — Artside — including new retail, residential, and public amenities, as well as the Cooperman Family Arts Education Center, a new home for its social impact programs. Together with Great Point Studios, NJPAC is building a purpose-built film and TV production facility in Newark, with Lionsgate as the long-term anchor tenant. These investments accrue to the benefit of Newarkers and New Jerseyans more broadly, while furthering NJPAC's mission to advance economic revitalization in the state.

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.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this role as is at least seven years of major individual gift fundraising experience in progressively more senior positions, with some management experience. Familiarity with the New Jersey business sector is a plus. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to NJPAC, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the New Jersey Center for the Performing Arts and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The target salary for this position is $175,000 annually.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/4316.

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