
location_onEast 1st Avenue, Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85251, United States
Scottsdale Arts is seeking a Donor Experience Manager, Public Giving who is energized by partnerships and motivated by mission-aligned collaborations. This role is committed to helping institutional funders create lasting impact in our arts and culture community. You will guide organizational supporters—including corporations, foundations, government agencies, and educational institutions—through a strategic, relationship-centered management process to strengthen a robust pipeline of institutional donors.
Working in close partnership with our Grant Writer, you will play a key role in meeting and exceeding our philanthropic revenue goals. Your work involves growing the public giving pipeline, building and strengthening public relationships, and driving fundraising results by coordinating proposal timelines, crafting compelling communications, and ensuring every funder feels valued and informed about our work.
Scottsdale Arts serves as a cultural hub dedicated to delivering high-quality arts and cultural experiences through seven branches: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, SMoCA, Scottsdale Public Art, Canal Convergence, Civic Center Live, Scottsdale Arts Learning and Innovation, and Scottsdale Arts at Cattletrack. Together, they present diverse exhibitions, performances, festivals, and programs that spark dialogue, inspire curiosity, and build community.
Each year, more than 800,000 people engage with Scottsdale Arts, and over 50,000 students, educators, adults, and families participate in enrichment opportunities ranging from field trips and student matinees to workshops, residencies, family programs, and creative aging initiatives. Our mission is to enhance lives through the arts.
Work model: On-site
East 1st Avenue, Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85251, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona
Skills: Donor Databases, CRM Tools, Project Management, Communication Platforms, Driver's License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study required.
Working knowledge of the philanthropic and institutional funding landscape throughout the Phoenix Metro area. Genuine interest in the arts.
Scottsdale Arts is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona, operating within the non-profit sector. Formerly known as the Scottsdale Cultural Council, the entity is contracted by the City of Scottsdale to administer various arts and cultural projects. Key responsibilities include managing the City-owned Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Scottsdale Public Art Program. The organization's mission focuses on serving local residents, visitors, cultural institutions, and artists by creating and advancing high-quality arts and cultural experiences.
Operations are supported by members, donors, and grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, funded through state legislative appropriations and the National Endowment for the Arts. The organization seeks to connect the community with diverse cultural opportunities through its managed venues and programs. For those interested in professional growth or community engagement, employment, volunteering, and internship positions are available through the official website opportunities page. Scottsdale Arts continues to facilitate access to the arts across the region while maintaining its status as a vital cultural resource for the area.
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