Capital Campaigns Coordinator

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 comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: 

• 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video!

Job Description

The Coordinator, Capital Campaigns works internally across departments and externally with donors, vendors, patrons, and others to coordinate the administrative functions of the Kennedy Center’s historic $250m endowment campaign. This position is an essential partner to the Director of Capital Campaigns and Strategic Planning, the Manager of Campaign Operations, and the entire development team.   

Primary responsibilities include developing and editing materials; assisting with portfolio reviews; daily monitoring of development systems including Asana, Microsoft Teams and our fundraising database (Tessitura); and administrative tasks including meeting management, document preparation, budget tracking, and best practice/industry research.  

The Coordinator will also assist with donor outreach, campaign events, and prospect management, as well as supporting various development department related events.  

Key Responsibilities

• Manages administrative tasks including meeting management,  document preparation ahead of internal and external meetings, updating and saving all files and documentation, and assisting with internal information sharing and training on campaign systems and processes. The coordinator will document notes and update all internal systems including Microsoft Teams and Asana.  
• Assist the Director of Capital Campaigns and Strategic Planning, as well as the Manager, Campaign Operations with the development and implementation of campaign donor strategies including drafting campaign proposals, acknowledgement letters, staffing donor events, etc. 
• Coordinate the fulfillment of campaign benefits in collaboration with frontline teams and Donor Services.   
• Assist with the coordination of campaign related events and engagement activities. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Key Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent work experience required  
• Background in or knowledge of nonprofits, arts and culture institutions, and/or fundraising preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in project management and/or customer service.
• Excellent writing and copyediting skills. 
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized, and able to strategize and plan ahead. 
• Experience in database management, specifically with Tessitura, is a plus but not required. 
• Microsoft Office Suite, including TEAMS, as well as the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology