Development Director

Position Overview

The Development Director at Arts Garage will support the President & CEO’s fundraising efforts, including cultivating relationships with donors, driving fundraising campaigns and overseeing fundraising events. This individual is responsible for assisting in the comprehensive planning, implementation and management of all fundraising activities, including annual giving, major gifts and planned giving.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising, a passion for our mission and the ability to inspire others to support our cause.

Schedule: Full Time

Reports To: President & CEO

Duties & Responsibilities may include, at the discretion and guidance of the President & CEO, the following:

• Works to align fundraising with strategic initiatives.
• Provide tours of Arts Garage for potential donors, partners and stakeholders.
• Represent Arts Garage in the community, at speaking engagements and in the media to promote its mission and goals.
• Assist in the following areas:
  • Managing the planning, implementation and oversight of fundraising activities including  annual giving, major gifts and planned giving.
  • Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with major donors.
  • Creating and executing a strategy for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors.
  • Managing the annual fund mailing campaign and online fundraising appeals.

• Work to create a fund development plan that increases revenue to support Arts Garage’s strategic direction.
• Prepare regular reports on progress in fundraising efforts.
• Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospects for Arts Garage’s fundraising priorities.
• Oversee the administration of the donor mailing list and database, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of donor information.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely donor acknowledgments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nonprofits, with project management experience and a track record of successful fundraising.

Knowledge & Values

• Comprehensive knowledge of best practice in fundraising
• Creative and strategic thinker
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong understanding of the impact of the Arts on community.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
•  Proficient in Office 365, SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task several projects at once
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to project a positive attitude and respond to changing demands and priorities
• Adapt quickly to a dynamic environment driven by external forces.

Additional Employment Information

• Pre-employment training may be required
• Pre-employment and ongoing background checks required 
• 90-day initial probation period 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arts Garage is an equal-opportunity employer. Arts Garage will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as Amended (ADA).

How to Apply

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