Development Director
Gage Academy of Art is committed to excellence in visual-arts education and leadership in building a vibrant visual-arts community in the Northwest. Gage seeks an experienced fundraising professional with a strong interest in developing the vision of the school while working with a team of dedicated colleagues committed to its cultural mission.
The Development Director position is full-time (40 hours/week). The Development Director works with the Executive Director to create a successful Annual Development Plan. In concert with the Development Committee and a Development Assistant, the Development Director takes a leadership role in executing the fundraising strategy. The Development Director also works with the Communications team to create powerful written and visual materials for solicitation of funds. This coming year, the Development Director will serve on the IT Committee to help in the selection of new, improved Development software.
The 2011 annual development budget for Gage is $461.5K which includes an art auction in Spring 2011.
Specific Responsibilities in Prioritized Order:
1. Development Strategy – Meeting Annual Development Goals
Work closely with ED to establish Strategic Plan to meet Gage Development Budget
2. Major Giving – Cultivating & Stewarding Donors
Work closely with ED to create and manage solicitation plan for consistent stewardship of major donors; work with Development Committee to maintain plan for donor prospects.
3. Fundraising Events
Develop, coordinate & execute fundraising events such as an annual art auction, fundraising dinners and luncheons, receptions, and other events, as necessary. Work directly with all vendors (i.e. catering, rentals, etc.) to execute successful outcome.
4. Annual Fund Appeal – Direct Mail Campaigns
Prepare and oversee two direct mail appeals annually to new students and past Annual Fund donors in stratified mailings.
5. Administration – Data Entry & Donor Recognition
Supervise Development Assistant to keep donor record keeping up to date, write and generate thank you correspondence, maintain files and create reference materials for development desk.
6. Grants – Corporate & Foundation
Supervise Grants Assistant to calendar, write, record and report successful grant applications; solicit local businesses for in-kind donations and sponsorship support of Gage events.
7. Volunteer Coordination
Work with Community Events Coordinator to organize Gage corps of volunteers to run development events; co-organize one key volunteer appreciation event each year.
Professional Experience:
Personal Qualities:
Benefits:
Reviews:
Compensation:
Mid-range compensation
Application Process:
Please email cover letter and résumé to Pamela Belyea, Executive Director – Pamela@GageAcademy.org. Please do not call. A confirmation of your digital documents will be acknowledged.
Hiring Date:
Early August, 2010
The Development Director position is full-time (40 hours/week). The Development Director works with the Executive Director to create a successful Annual Development Plan. In concert with the Development Committee and a Development Assistant, the Development Director takes a leadership role in executing the fundraising strategy. The Development Director also works with the Communications team to create powerful written and visual materials for solicitation of funds. This coming year, the Development Director will serve on the IT Committee to help in the selection of new, improved Development software.
The 2011 annual development budget for Gage is $461.5K which includes an art auction in Spring 2011.
Specific Responsibilities in Prioritized Order:
1. Development Strategy – Meeting Annual Development Goals
Work closely with ED to establish Strategic Plan to meet Gage Development Budget
2. Major Giving – Cultivating & Stewarding Donors
Work closely with ED to create and manage solicitation plan for consistent stewardship of major donors; work with Development Committee to maintain plan for donor prospects.
3. Fundraising Events
Develop, coordinate & execute fundraising events such as an annual art auction, fundraising dinners and luncheons, receptions, and other events, as necessary. Work directly with all vendors (i.e. catering, rentals, etc.) to execute successful outcome.
4. Annual Fund Appeal – Direct Mail Campaigns
Prepare and oversee two direct mail appeals annually to new students and past Annual Fund donors in stratified mailings.
5. Administration – Data Entry & Donor Recognition
Supervise Development Assistant to keep donor record keeping up to date, write and generate thank you correspondence, maintain files and create reference materials for development desk.
6. Grants – Corporate & Foundation
Supervise Grants Assistant to calendar, write, record and report successful grant applications; solicit local businesses for in-kind donations and sponsorship support of Gage events.
7. Volunteer Coordination
Work with Community Events Coordinator to organize Gage corps of volunteers to run development events; co-organize one key volunteer appreciation event each year.
Professional Experience:
- 3+ years proven experience managing complex fundraising program (experience with event planning, grant writing, strategic planning and major donor solicitation preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in managing people & budgets
- Ability to work in hands-on environment with limited resources
- Computer literate with Word, Access & Excel
- Successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations
- Record of measurable results in organizing and implementing development activities
- Hospitality experience for small events and for hiring contractors for galas
- Track records as an effective communicator
- Bachelor’s degree with fine art background preferred
Personal Qualities:
- Committed and enthusiastic about Gage Academy mission and programs
- Cheerful and easy to get along with; energetic and focused; strong personal style and sense of hospitality; highly resourceful & flexible
- Strategist adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through
Team builder with strong skills in management and leadership - Straightforward, self-motivated and diplomatic
- Willing to work hands-on developing and executing fundraising activities
Benefits:
- Benefits include fully-paid health insurance
- Partial dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Pension plan (begins Jan 2011)
- Two weeks vacation
- Six sick days & six national holidays
- Tuition-free art programs at Gage Academy of Art
Reviews:
- New employees reviewed after three to six months
- Performance reviews scheduled annually
Compensation:
Mid-range compensation
Application Process:
Please email cover letter and résumé to Pamela Belyea, Executive Director – Pamela@GageAcademy.org. Please do not call. A confirmation of your digital documents will be acknowledged.
Hiring Date:
Early August, 2010