Individual Giving Manager, Auditorium Theatre

The Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and a leading performing arts venue committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming. We are dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, expanding access to the arts, and supporting the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago. Our team is passionate, mission-driven, and united in the belief that the performing arts can transform communities.

The Individual Giving Manager is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and growing relationships with a portfolio of mid-level and emerging major gift donors. The role serves as a key member of the Development team, supporting individual giving initiatives through portfolio management, board engagement, affinity group partnerships, and donor experience activities.

As a highly visible representative of the Development team, the Individual Giving Manager regularly attends performances and events, engages donors in the donor lounge, and creates meaningful opportunities for constituents to deepen their connection to the organization. 

The portfolio includes individual donors, prospects, and members of the Board of Directors, reflecting the organization's belief that board members are among its most important philanthropic partners. This position is ideal for an ambitious fundraising professional seeking hands-on experience in donor cultivation, stewardship, volunteer leadership management, and major gift development, with a clear pathway toward becoming a Major Gifts Officer.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-75,000

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