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Foundation and Government Giving Assistant Manager

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
2700 F Street Northwest (Show on map)
Jul 02, 2025
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***Please submit a cover letter for consideration***

About The Kennedy Center

"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit." - President John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center is the nation's cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.

Why Join Us

We offer a total rewards package to all full-time employees to include:



  • Staff offers for discount tickets
  • Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
  • Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
  • We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2024 staff video!


Pay Details

The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $53,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is the targeted range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager, Foundation & Government Giving will work with a passionate, high-performing team to plan, manage, and implement the solicitation of foundation and government grants for the Kennedy Center, including the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera.

The individual in this role will organize and execute solicitation campaigns, stewardship efforts, and research established contributors, working directly with donors and internal staff throughout the Kennedy Center. Two critical components of this position are exceptional writing skills for grant proposals, reports, donor briefings, and acknowledgement letters, and project management of stated and related materials within the development department, including regular interdepartmental engagement.

The Assistant Manager must have a demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage time and projects for maximum productivity, along with the ability to shift priorities to achieve all high value work. The Assistant Manager must customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the pursuit of job objectives and goals, often under pressure. A proactive working style and an eagerness to communicate and problem-solve with a positive attitude is essential. Additionally important to this work is a proven ability to effectively steward donors in the assigned portfolio, to ensure their engagement and continued support.

Key Responsibilities



  • Draft/edit proposals, final reports, solicitation letters, and other written materials as needed. Inclusive of this is creation of budget and financial information.
  • Lead grant-related project management including building and implementing project timelines, running internal meetings with program staff; collaborating with colleagues in finance, marketing, research and evaluation, and other administrative areas as needed; and engaging foundation and government contacts as needed to support proposal/report development.
  • Manage gifts processing inclusive of recording and acknowledgements, donor research, donor recognition, donor needs such as ticketing for performances and special events, and drafting narrative materials as needed.
  • Solicit funders at all levels, helping to ensure their continued interest in and goodwill toward the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera, and National Symphony Orchestra, with particular focus given to the assigned donor portfolio.
  • Other duties as assigned.


        Key Qualifications



        • Bachelor's degree required
        • Minimum of 4 years development experience or equivalent professional/educational experience required
        • Working knowledge of the performing arts and nonprofit administration strongly preferred
        • The candidate must have the ability to work without close supervision, to foresee development needs, and to generate work for this position and for others supportive of this position including Assistants and interns.
        • Strong written communication skills are imperative, as are interpersonal and organizational skills.
        • Creativity is critical to communicating persuasively the need for funding, primarily in writing and also in person as needed.
        • A professional and cordial demeanor, tact, and diplomacy are imperative as the incumbent is regularly in contact with people at all levels including Kennedy Center leadership, high-level executives, volunteers, major donors and prospects, and other personnel.
        • Basic knowledge of fundraising and/or relationship management software required (e.g. Tessitura).
        • Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.


          • Candidate must be willing to work onsite.


          Additional Information



          • Vibrant, fast-paced office in a period of growth
          • Occasional event and donor stewardship-level evening and weekend work required
          • Noise level in the work environment is moderate

          Equal Opportunity Employer

          This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
          For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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