Manager of Development Operations

Date: April 16, 2025
Reports to: Director of Development
Status: Full-Time Exempt 
Salary Range: $49,000-$55,000depending on experience and qualifications  

Job Purpose: Support Lundstrum Performing Arts’ mission of discovering talent and inspiring dreams through the performing arts.  Advance the organizational mission by managing the CRM and business systems that support donor engagement, fundraising events and campaigns, organizational volunteers and  stewardship efforts.

 

Commitment to our Diverse Community: Located in North Minneapolis for more than 95 years, Lundstrum Performing Arts offers exceptional arts experiences to thousands of students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Lundstrum believes in the inherent dignity and value of each individual. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity of the arts in our hiring process and in our classes. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Database & Gift Management

  • Maintain and optimize the Salesforce CRM donor database for development use, and serve as company-wide resource, ensuring smooth integrations with data integrity, accurate entry, and timely gift processing.

  • Generate and analyze fundraising reports and lists to support fundraising management and reporting.

  • Oversee acknowledgment process, ensuring timely and personalized donor recognition.

Development Operations & Systems

  • Create and maintain efficient workflows for grant management, donor stewardship, and fundraising events.

  • Support all fundraising campaigns through data segmentation, results tracking, and expense management.

  • Ensure development records, and procedures comply with IRS, audit, and donor privacy standards.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship Support

  • Collaborate with internal teams on targeted appeals, donor communications, and stewardship strategies.

  • Provide logistical support for fundraising events.

  • Assist with prospect research and donor pipeline development.

Budgeting & Reporting

  • Assist the Director of Development with budget tracking, financial reporting, and revenue projections.

  • Monitor fundraising performance metrics and recommend data-informed strategies for improvement.

Strengthening Culture

  • Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling Lundstrum’s values— nurturing, diversity, joy and excellence and diverse—upholding and celebrating people of all ethnicities.

 

Qualifications - What we are looking for:

Experience — Strong CRM experience (Salesforce experience preferred) and organizational capabilities, as demonstrated in previous direct experience in fundraising team.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a leader of the team and partner collaboratively with external donors/volunteers and internal teams.

Technical Skills — Excellent verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively. Strong computer skills and strong attention to detail.  Commitment to data accuracy and donor confidentiality.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Able to work independently and within a team.

 

Benefits:

  • Make a difference in the lives of children.

  • Join a team of coworkers who love the arts.

  • Salary $49,000-$55,000, depending on experience and qualifications

  • Twelve paid holidays per year plus Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, 401(k) with match.

Apply by May 2, 2025 by sending resume and cover letter to:

Christine Meyer, Director of Development, christine@lundstrum.org