Artspace (Raleigh) – Development Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment Status: Full-time
Supervises: Development Assistant
FLSA Status: Exempt
Artspace seeks a highly qualified professional to serve as Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for all fundraising efforts, including membership, corporate and foundation relations, grant writing, fundraising events and assisting the Executive Director with the major gifts campaign. The Development Director reports directly to and works closely with the Executive Director and communicates regularly with the Development and Special Events committees of the Board of Directors.
Primary Responsibilities:
Fundraising. Plans, directs and implements a comprehensive development program that generates income from individual donors, corporations, foundations and special events.
Leads research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward all individual donors and prospects
Manages individual donor campaigns, including membership renewals and special appeals
Manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects and assists Executive Director and Development Committee with portfolio management and all solicitations
Working with Executive Director and program staff, prepares letters, grant proposals and other reports or materials needed for effective cultivation and solicitation of foundation and corporate prospects
Maintains an accurate grants calendar, prepares proposals, tracks and reports on all grant-funded programs
Oversees Development Assistant and Special Events Committee(s) in planning annual fundraisers (i.e. Collectors Gala and spring event)
Collaborates with staff to ensure that publications and website include donor-focused content
Assists Executive Director in working with board to enhance development efforts
Management/General. Performs general management responsibilities, including annual plans, budgets, reports, and evaluation and oversight of gift tracking systems.
Prepares annual development plan to correspond with organizational budget outlining revenue and expenses; monitors progress against goals and produces monthly reports
Prepares and updates development long-range plan along with Executive Director and Development Committee
Supervises the Development Assistant, specifically in regards to event planning, donor communications, donor/gift tracking, and volunteer management
Along with staff and Board, represents Artspace at public events, conferences, workshops, and media events
Works as an effective and proactive team player
Qualifications:
A bachelors degree is required and a graduate degree in arts administration or non-profit administration is preferred. Candidate must have five-plus years professional experience in development and donor relations in a leadership capacity.
Experience in prospect research, strong written and oral communication skills, grantwriting and proposal preparation experience, knowledge of North Carolina’s philanthropic community, and strong organizational and computer skills are necessary. Candidate must be comfortable working in an active office environment, and attentive to detail and follow-through. Major gift campaign experience is a plus. The position involves occasional weekend and evening hours.
Salary commensurate with experience and includes a great benefit package, opportunities for professional growth and development.
Please send cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and salary requirements to:
Development Director Search Committee
Artspace
201 E Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
or e-mail to:
mpoole@artspacenc.org
No phone calls or e-mail inquiries regarding the status of your application. Position will remain open until filled.
HandMade in America (Asheville) – Executive Director/CEO
Job Description:
HandMade in America is seeking an entrepreneurial and creative Executive Director to lead the organization and build on its 15 year history of promoting craft, culture and the spirit of community for economic development in western North Carolina and surrounding regions. The incumbent serves as the chief executive officer of HandMade in America and is responsible for overall staff, program and fiscal development of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide leadership to the organization and manage its ongoing activities. The Executive Director is responsible for the development and refinement of its service programs; development and control over budgeting and financial planning; contract and grant compliance; fundraising; accounting and fiscal management; recruitment and evaluation of the management team within guidelines established by the Board. Over the next three years, HandMade’s goal is to maximize its programming and fiscal opportunities to best serve the region’s growth and the community of craftspeople. Candidate Profile – Experience and Attributes An entrepreneurial spirit – strong commitment for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures; exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships and foster new collaborations. Candidate must exhibit a strong track record of fundraising success, including corporate and individual giving. Must have high degree of financial literacy and non profit and grants management. Candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in administration, staff supervision, and strategic planning, evaluation, budget and grants management. Successful candidate will have a “rural sensitivity” and be able to work with people from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, educational backgrounds.
For a complete job description, go to www.handmadeinamerica.org.
Salary Range:
$65,000 to $75,000
How to Apply:
To apply please send a letter of interest, resume including three (3) references and two (2) letters of support, and salary requirements by August 15, 2010, via e-mail to:
Search Committee:
C/O Stephanie Sweepson Twitty
HandMade in America
reply@handmadeinamerica.org
Closing Date:
8/15/2010
North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre – Theatre Operations Manager
The North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre (NRACT) is a non-profit, community-based performing arts center, created to enrich the cultural life of the North Raleigh community. We provide a creative outlet for all ages and openly invite community involvement. Along with providing instruction in the performing arts, we seek to promote the traditions and values of the theatre and to produce quality entertainment in a community-oriented atmosphere. Visit www.nract.org for more information.
Job Description
The Operations Manager is a challenging position for a highly motivated individual possessing a wide range of skills, experience, and personal qualities including strong problem solving abilities, budget creation and management skills, and the ability to design and implement a set of class offerings for children and adults.
The Operations Manager acts as the public face of NRACT and is the day-to-day manager of the theatre including staffing, and managing of volunteers. The Operations Manager takes direction from and reports to the NRACT Board of Directors.
Minimum requirements
Office and personnel management experience required, project management skills a plus.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Successful candidate must pass a background check. Ideal candidate also has a college education with a theatre background.
Applicants should submit a resume with cover letter and three references via e-mail to jobs@nract.org. No phone calls please.
Application Submittal Deadline: July 16, 2010.