Overview
Director of Development Jobs in Santa Monica, California, USA at Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Director of Development – 18th Street Arts Center
About 18th Street Arts Center
18th Street Arts Center (18
SAC) is a hub forartistic innovationthat actively nurtures the work of contemporary artists from all disciplines at various career stages. Through their multi-tiered residency program, 18
SAC supports artistic creation,innovation,collaboration, and growth. They fulfill their mission through two key programs:
1) a Residency Program that fosters inter-culturalcollaborationand dialogue, and
2) a Public Program that engages the public through exhibitions with supporting events and publications. 18
SAC is one of the largest artist residency centers in the nation, hosting 30+ visual and performing artists from the US and abroad, and 60 LA artists with affordable studio space annually. 18
SAC is also home to several arts organizations, which add to the vibrancy of the arts center. 18
SAC is committed to supporting artists who empower others, make equitable places of community and reimagine oppressive structures.
About The Position
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will lead 18
SAC fund development efforts, working collaboratively with donors and the Board of Directors. This position is a prominent anddynamicrole for a person who is passionate about developing and executing strategies for individual giving. The Director of Development will hold a pivotal role in shaping the annual fundraising budget, crafting insightful reports to guide future fundraising strategies, and enhancing the donor acknowledgment program.
Core Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards adiversebase of individual donors, including board members, alumni, parents and families, and friends of 18
SAC.
• Partnering with the Executive Director, develops and oversees the creation and execution of an annual development plan to meet annual organizational goals, currently set at $200K.
• Works with the Director of Finance to study and monitor giving trends, measure effectiveness of campaigns, and oversee the budget for general department activities.
• Oversees the donor acknowledgment program, with an eye toward improving the process.
• Organizes and implements small in-person donor cultivation events to deepen relationships with prospective donors.
• Manages and improves donor data and reporting using the CRM (Nation Builder).
Organizational Leadership
• Working collaboratively with the executive team, provides appropriate support and materials for agency staff to be actively engaged in development strategies and activities, as well as providing internal fundraising strategies.
• Works in partnership with the programming team to ensure that donor materials are conveyed appropriately to meet stewardship strategies.
• Attends Board meetings as necessary and provides Executive Director with income and Board giving information, as requested.
• Works with Executive Director to develop and maintain active and consistent relationship management with Board of Directors, supporting Board-driven cultivation and fundraising events.
• Supports and coaches internal team inprofessional development, including development policies among all staff.
Qualifications
• 3 years of progressive experience as a fundraising leader.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing strategies for solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of individuals and prospective board…
Title: Director of Development
Company: Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Location: Santa Monica, California, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
