Senior Manager Corporate Partnerships & Engagement

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and develop innovative, relevant programs that respond to and meet the needs of Kansas City’s corporate community. 

• Renew existing and acquire new corporate and community donors with the goal of increasing annual giving through donation or sponsorship.

• Identify new and renew existing companies that participate in the Now Showing program.

• Present regularly on ArtsKC’s mission, programs, and impact to prospective supporters, chambers of commerce, economic, civic, and business councils.

• Management of corporate representatives within the Now Showing program, including daily/weekly administrative tasks and close coordination with the Programs Team to select artists for the program and gallery exhibitions.

• Execute delivery of sponsor or donor benefits in collaboration with the Development and Marketing teams. 

• Execute donor stewardship and appreciation activities.

• Lead and expand ArtsKC Workplace Giving Campaigns.

• Track data and relationship development activities using Salesforce, ArtsKC’s CRM system.

• Provide program assistance and technical support in the overall planning and implementation of the ArtsKC signature events, tentatively resuming in 2026.

• Represent the agency before funders, board members, volunteers, arts patrons, and donors.

• Prioritize activity and engagement in community and business events during and after business hours.

EXPERIENCE:

The incumbent must have the ability to work independently and within a team. Proven fundraising, business development, sales, promotions, or other relationship-building experience required with a successful record of performance. He or she must possess the ability to be a self-starter who consistently delivers on responsibilities and commitments to meet or exceed expectations. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills and a knowledge and/or understanding of how to engage Kansas City’s corporate community are key skills needed for success in this position.  Experience in executing or assisting in the execution of special events is preferred.  Knowledge or experience of United Arts Fund/United Way fundraising, including workplace giving, is an added strength for this position.

Incumbent must have a working knowledge of fundraising databases (proficiency with Salesforce preferred), and be proficient in the Google Business or Microsoft Office suite(s). A person holding this position must be technologically savvy and comfortable learning new technology to reach new generations of donors. Must possess the ability to communicate the mission and vision of ArtsKC and be a genuine participant/consumer of the arts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CFRE credential or similar fundraising accreditation preferred.

• Minimum of 3+ years of fundraising, sales, marketing, or relationship-building experience, with preference in a not-for-profit organization.

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal presentation skills.

• Well-organized, efficient, detail-oriented, conscientious team player, who can also work independently and is able to manage projects big and small from start to completion.

• Experience working with not-for-profit volunteers and a diverse, dynamic constituency.

• Understanding of and commitment to maintaining the confidential nature of fundraising efforts and donor information.

• Working knowledge of: SalesForce CRM, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• A passion for the arts as well as enthusiasm for ArtsKC’s commitment to engagement, investment, diversity, and inclusion in the arts.

• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to think conceptually, creatively, and specifically.

• Willingness to take risks and an openness to new ideas, perspectives, or methodologies

• Move toward solutions intentionally, empathetically, and optimistically.

• High degree of personal integrity and passion for meeting expectations.

• Professionalism and solid judgement.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven work environment.

• Employs a collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented approach.