Advancement Director

POSITION OVERVIEW Lebanon Opera House (LOH) is a dynamic nonprofit organization which connects artists and audiences, making it possible for all to experience the transformative power of the performing arts. Reporting to the Executive and Artistic Director, the Advancement Director serves as a key member of LOH’s Senior Leadership Team. Their work is collaborative in nature and relies on the effective management of the organization’s fundraising and marketing professionals to create seamless, values-driven donor and patron experiences. By providing strategic and tactical leadership for all aspects of LOH’s fundraising, marketing, and engagement activities, the Advancement Director will guide the team in achieving development and sales goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Fundraising & Donor Engagement o Actively cultivate and solicit new funding opportunities and broaden LOH's base of donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations o Build, sustain, and strengthen long-term philanthropic relationships through communications, events, outreach, and stewardship o Strategize with the Executive and Artistic Director on the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective major donors and board members o Manage all fundraising initiatives, including the Fall and Spring Appeals and special events o Partner with the Executive and Artistic Director to establish annual fundraising goals and track progress o Oversee donor tracking, gift processing, acknowledgment letters, and reporting o Identify potential grant opportunities and oversee the proposal preparation o Uphold strict confidentiality standards for donor information and ensure compliance with all applicable privacy, data protection, and ethical fundraising regulations • Communications, Marketing & Brand Alignment o Manage and develop the communications and public relations program to build awareness of LOH’s mission and achievements o Collaborate with the Executive and Artistic Director to oversee design and production of the annual Playbill – LOH’s flagship print publication and donor recognition platform o Ensure consistent, mission-aligned brand voice and visual identity across fundraising and advancement materials o Plan and direct marketing in support of LOH’s programming o Identify potential customers and market segments for LOH’s programming o Monitor and evaluate performance metrics for email campaigns, web traffic, and engagement o Maintain data integrity, segmentation, and mailing lists to support targeted communications and reporting o Ensure clear, accurate, and ethical management of donor and patron data • Leadership, Management & Collaboration o With guidance from the Executive and Artistic Director, participate in the overall planning, priority setting, messaging, and execution of LOH’s development and marketing operations o As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, collaborate with the Executive and Artistic Director and Managing Director in planning and conducting Board meetings, building personal relationships with board members, and creating “surprise and delight” moments throughout the year o Supervise, mentor, and motivate staff while assigning tasks to meet productivity targets and production deadlines o Ensure development and marketing processes run efficiently, productively, within budget, informed by LOH’s strategic plan, and in compliance with LOH policy o Foster collaboration across other departments (including Patron Services) to optimize the donor and patron experience o Liaise with external partners, vendors, and consultants supporting fundraising, communications, and design efforts REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Demonstrated expertise in fundraising strategy and campaign management • Proven success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship • Ability to develop and oversee mission-aligned messaging, storytelling, and brand consistency • Proficiency in digital and email fundraising campaigns, including performance analysis and reporting • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and data management • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Passion for the performing arts and a commitment to the values of LOH PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Leadership experience in the arts • Managerial experience • Familiarity or past experience with Salesforce • Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft office suite