Development Director
Company: Boulder County Arts Alliance
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Dairy Arts Center is looking for a
Development Director to join our team in Boulder, Colorado. For
over 30 years, the Dairy Arts Center has been Boulder's largest
multi-disciplinary nonprofit arts organization dedicated to
providing diverse opportunities to create, learn, and engage in
high-quality performing, cinematic, and visual arts experiences. As
the home of Boulder's only year-round arthouse cinema, winner of
Best of Boulder Visual Art Galleries 6 years in a row, and the
premier venue for over 150 local and regional arts organizations
annually, there is always something exciting happening at the Dairy
Arts Center. We rely on philanthropic support to provide free
access to our gallery exhibitions, including year-round exhibitions
from Creative Nations Indigenous Artist Collective, subsidized rent
of our professional venue spaces for other nonprofit organizations,
and arts education programs for our community members of all ages,
backgrounds, and abilities. This position is an opportunity to
engage with a vibrant and supportive community of artists, arts
lovers, and arts supporters to sustain, nurture, and cultivate
Boulder's diverse arts ecosystem.The Development Director is
responsible for the development and implementation of fund
strategic plans to achieve the annual fundraising goals of the
organization and for managing key aspects of the development
program, including donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship,
and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects. The Development
Director reports to the Executive Director and ensures the
responsibilities and direction of the annual giving team members
including the Development Manager and members of the Dairy Board of
Directors Development Committee.Annual Salary: $80,000Employment
Type: Full-Time Exempt; 40 hours per week, including evenings and
weekends as neededLocation: Combination of on-site work, off-site
events, meetings and telecommuting as appropriateESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Create, implement, and oversee the organizational fund
development plan to meet strategic goals and objectives for annual
and long-term financial stability.
- Effectively manage development team to consistently ensure
fundraising goals.
- Ensure a comprehensive, annual grant strategy to include new
proposals, grant renewals, cultivation activities, correspondence,
and reports.
- Implement effective identification, cultivation, and
stewardship activities that strengthen long-term relationships with
current and new donors, and lead the development team in this
effort.
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
- Make face-to-face solicitations and assist the Executive
Director and the board with their solicitations.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board Development
Committee to determine prospects for cultivation as well as
identify and respond to potential new funding sources.
- Direct the creation and implementation of an effective digital
and social media fundraising strategy and other key marketing and
communications initiatives in collaboration with the marketing
team.
- Provide leadership for all fundraising special events,
solicitation of in-kind donations, and event sponsorships.
- Create and manage the annual development department revenue and
expense budgets; regularly review expense and revenue projections
to ensure alignment with the budget.
- Provide regular status reports to the Executive Director
including solicitation efforts, actual to-budget revenue goals, and
other reports as needed.
- Ensure donations are accurately recorded in the donor database,
secure controls are in place, and records are reconciled with the
finance department.
- Represent the Dairy Arts Center in the community and establish
effective relationships with other nonprofits, community
organizations, and governmental entities.REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience at a management
level.
- Proven record of securing 5- and 6-figure gifts.
- Work independently and be self-motivated in initiating contacts
with prospects.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of a development department,
including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowments,
corporate giving, sponsorships, donor relations/moves management,
grant funding, and marketing/communications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a
strong ability to inspire and engage a wide range of donors and
build long-term relationships.
- Organized, prepared, detail-oriented, and the ability to follow
through on commitments.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated professionalism
when interacting with donors, staff, and volunteers.
- Must embody the highest ethical standards and convey
sensitivity to the needs of donors.
- High level of discretion and ethical standards in handling
confidential information.
- Working knowledge of prospect research and wealth screening
tools.
- Strong computer skills including, Google Suite, MS Office
including Word and Excel, and donor database
CRM.EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Arts Administration or related
field. CFRE certification or credits a plus.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and
working on a computer. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and
reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to hear on phone
calls and see on video and in-person meetings. Additional physical
requirements include fundraising event-related activities such as
lifting and carrying tables, displays, and setting up
decor.BENEFITSEligible for Cigna health insurance benefits after 90
days of employment, eligible for 401(k) 60 days after employment,
Voluntary Guardian Benefits, IDShield and LegalShield, 3 weeks of
PTO for the first year of employment, employer-sponsored life
insurance and a 50% discount on Dairy Arts Center
products/services.Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown
that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs
unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to
building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team. If you're
excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align
perfectly with the job description, we would like you to apply
anyway. You may just be the perfect fit for either this or other
roles.The Dairy Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and
prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.To
apply, send a cover letter and resume to vneely@thedairy.org. No
phone calls please.DetailsWhat: Job Openings,
MultidisciplinaryWhen: August 20, 2024Where: Dairy Arts Center,
2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO
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Keywords: Boulder County Arts Alliance, Boulder , Development Director, Executive , Boulder, Colorado
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