Senior Manager - Corporate & Institutional Philanthropy

Department: Development

Location: SEATTLE, WA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Regular, Full Time

Position Location: 30% remote / 60% on site / 10% Travel

Salary Range: Current $80,170 - $86,940

Reports to: Director of Development

Start Date: February/March 2026 (preferred)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Corporate & Institutional Philanthropy leads strategic efforts to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic and sponsored support from corporate, foundation, government, and organization sources in collaborative partnership with the General Director, Director of Development, department directors, and other departmental staff. They work closely with the Director of Development to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate the overall fundraising program consistent with Seattle Opera’s mission and values.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For a full job description and to apply, visit the Seattle Opera career portal: https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6210688.careers?ShowJob=570895627

When you submit your application, you will receive an automated message noting your materials have been received. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volume of resumes submitted. No phone calls, please.

Seattle Opera provides a generous benefits package which currently includes:

• • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Group Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee-funded 403(b) Savings Plan
  • 80 hours (2 weeks) of vacation time (1st Year Accrual Rate with increases in years 3 and 5)
  • 10 paid holidays plus 3 personal days per year
  • 12 days of sick time per year
  • Choice of fully funded transit pass, or 50% funded, special rate parking pass
  • Staff ticket comps and class discounts