Director, Major Gifts

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in the search for a Director, Major Gifts. The Director will lead the efforts to secure and nurture significant contributions that support NJPAC’s annual fund, programming, campaigns, and community development initiatives. The Director will oversee a best-in-class engagement and stewardship program, ensuring that NJPAC’s major donors are cultivated, retained, and upgraded through personalized, impactful experiences. By leveraging NJPAC's artistic excellence, leadership, and strategic priorities, the Director will drive philanthropic partnerships, increase year-over-year revenue, and build lasting relationships with key donors, thought leaders, and community stakeholders. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is the anchor cultural institution for the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey. The Arts Center is hyperlocal, grounded by community, and committed to driving social impact statewide — from the three-city North to Shore Festival to Arts Education and community development in Newark. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to NJPAC, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. The target salary for this position is $175,000 annually. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver at michaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6138637.