Donor and Government Relations Manager

Come join an organization that offers the following three-tier benefits package:

Starlight Physical Wellness

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance paid by employer

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Starlight Emotional Wellness

Paid Time Off (up to 10 days in first year)

Paid Holidays (including Thanksgiving, winter holiday (Dec. 25-Jan. 1) and 5 floating holidays of your choice)

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Leave of Absence up to 4 weeks

Flexible remote work schedule up to 2 days a week (eligible employees)

Starlight Financial Wellness

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Family Leave up to 4 weeks at 100% pay

125 Cafeteria Plan

Starlight Perks & Discounts including show tickets and concession discounts

The Donor and Government Relations Manager is a frontline fundraiser who supports Starlight’s overall philanthropic efforts, with a focus on government relations, donor stewardship, and advisory groups, as well as special campaign and initiatives as needed.

Required Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Manage a portfolio of 100-125 active donors and prospects, by making timely acknowledgments and finding meaningful ways to further engage with and connect them to Starlight.
• Oversee Starlight’s Government Affairs efforts by implementing strategies to build relationships at the county, city, and state levels, and by leading external meetings with the Government Affairs committee.
• Lead the Business and Planned Giving Advisory Councils by facilitating meetings, recruiting members, and setting goals, and make recommendation on potential auxiliary groups for Starlight to consider.
• Promote Starlight’s Capital Campaign and endowment efforts by stewarding relationships with new campaign donors, hosting social events to raise money for the campaign and meeting with prospective donors to encourage support of Starlight’s future.
• Support membership renewal outreach, including communications with donor priority seating members.
• Assist the philanthropy team in the annual development of strategic solicitation appeals, communications, events, and activities, and by drafting of donor communications when needed.
• Steward staff and ambassador gifts by honoring and recognizing their contributions year-round.
• Attend and communicate information for Broadway donor lounge and other donor events and receptions.
• Play a key role in making fundraising asks and building relationships to support the continued success of both of Starlight’s signature events, the Annual Gala and Starry Night at Starlight.
• Embrace Starlight’s mission, vision and values.

The above listing is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Preferred Education/Work Experience: BA in a relevant degree and/or 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to cultivate and maintain donor relationships, ensuring engagement through personalized stewardship and meaningful touchpoints.
• Experience in managing government relationships and mapping out strategies for success.
• Ability to work across departments to align corporate giving initiatives with organizational goals.
• Exceptional written & verbal communication, interpersonal, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications and Tessitura CRM/ticketing platform.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple initiatives.

Other Working Conditions: Variable work schedule driven by performance schedule and administrative needs, including nights, weekends and typical holidays; some weeks include 12+ hour days and 45+ total hour weeks. Due to the nature of Starlight’s business, availability/communication may be required in cases of urgent or emergency matters during nights and weekends.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, submit your application online or at Starlight’s West Ticket Office, next to Gate 3, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit our website for more information regarding Starlight employment.

Starlight Theatre Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

For more information about our accessible workplace, including accommodations for the application process and beyond, please email starlightjobs@kcstarlight.com.

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization with a mission to connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.