Artswestchester - White Plains, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Remote - White Plains, NY
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Associate Director of Development, Diamond Decade Campaign Director at ArtsWestchester is a strategic role focused on enhancing the organization's development efforts as it approaches its 60th anniversary. This position involves cultivating relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to generate significant funding for the organization, particularly in light of a major capital program planned for its historic building. The role requires collaboration across departments to elevate the ArtsWestchester brand and implement effective fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a 360-degree strategy to leverage ArtsWestchester's Diamond Jubilee year to build and deepen philanthropic relationships to generate $500,000 in new dollars.
  • Facilitate communications and strategy development with faculty, staff, and volunteer leaders, which will involve travel.
  • Work across departments to strategically elevate the ArtsW brand in the arts and philanthropic communities.
  • Lead the planning and execution of tasks to increase and diversify the donor base by cultivating major donors, foundation and corporate partnerships, and revamping individual giving strategies.
  • Identify new prospects each year and secure visits to engage potential major donors and partners in the mission of ArtsW.
  • Develop and implement a donor-centered and mission-centered cultivation strategy for each individual in the portfolio, including members of the Board of Directors and corporate partners.
  • Record all activities in Raiser's Edge and meet annual 'moves' goal.
  • Plan solicitation schedule and solicit gifts toward individual and team fundraising goals.
  • Draft gift agreements, partnership agreements, and other documents as needed.
  • Draft grant applications for corporate and foundation prospects, in collaboration with appropriate team members.
  • Support team events and functions within and outside of Development.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years experience in advancement/development, preferably in the arts and cultural sector.
  • Proven track record of securing major gifts and grants.
  • Experience in BlackBaud systems or similar donor management software, developing prospect databases and moves management systems.
  • Deep understanding of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analytical thinker who can effectively communicate the organization's mission.
  • Exceptional writing, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
  • Extreme attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Family leave
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
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