Development Manager (Remote, Full-Time @ 40 Hrs)

Launched in 2015 as a national initiative, artEquity provides tools, resources, and training at the intersection of art and activism. With over 5,000 individuals trained, and a growing alumni community, artEquity is building a broad base of individuals and organizations who are strategically poised to create and sustain a culture of equity, inclusion, and justice through arts and culture.

Team Approach

artEquity works with a team approach based on administrative and project needs. A member of the leadership team, this position reports to the Deputy Director and will be the team lead for the following area: Development.

Responsibilities/Duties

Working with a dynamic team of staff and facilitators, the Development Manager leads all fund development strategy and provides oversight for fundraising operations including work plan management, annual campaign implementation, data integrity, donor communications, and grants management. As a member of a collaborative national team, the Development Manager will work remotely, attending teleconference and video meetings, as well as periodic in-person meetings and trainings. Primary duties will include, but not be limited to:

Strategy and Work Plan Management

• Maintain a timeline for grant deadlines and reports, major donor interactions, and annual campaigns.
• Manage annual giving campaigns including End-of-Year, For the Love of Justice, and the Summer of Love.
• Manage development strategy to support strategic plan implementation including progress tracking, program budgeting, donor cultivation, and prospect mapping.
• Lead correspondence with funders and contacts.

Data Management and Research

• Work with the Operations Manager to reconcile gift data with the finance system.
• Support Operations Manager and Deputy Director as needed to collect information for the annual audit.
• Assist with database management and clean-up to ensure accurate tracking.
• Manage fundraising event income and RSVP tracker spreadsheets.

Donor Engagement and Acknowledgment

• Ensure proper donor recognition on website, eBlasts, and other digital and print materials.
• Provide oversight for all donor gift processing and the drafting of acknowledgment letters.
• Draft donor correspondence including annual appeal solicitations, acknowledgment letters, and other special letters.

Grants Management

• Create drafts of proposals and reports incorporating input from program leads.
• Manage workflow for grant applications and grant reporting.
• Draft correspondence with foundations and other institutions.

General Administration

• Participate in scheduled team calls as needed.
• Participate in anti-racist working group(s)/training and anti-ableism working groups/training as appropriate.
• Participant in team retreat and renewal events.

Skills

• Must have experience with database systems and database reporting.
• Experience with facilitating group dialogue is a plus.
• Have the ability to collaborate and skillfully receive and integrate feedback non-defensively.
• Have demonstrated project management experience.
• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Have a commitment to social justice and art activism.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with empathy and clarity with existing and prospective collaborators, staff, and funders
• Have an interest in and/or familiarity with the arts.
• Have a high level of discretion and ability to review and safeguard confidential data and information.
• Must be able to work independently, having strong decision-making skills, and also work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
• Access to local transportation and be willing to make local and national trips and drive on behalf of artEquity when needed.
• Must be familiar with both Microsoft Suite and Google Drive platforms, project management software (Asana), Wix, MailChimp as well as all social media programs.
• Have a commitment to ongoing self-reflection, awareness, and analysis-building.
• Have four or more years of experience in non-profit fundraising.
• Have familiarity with the arts and culture funding landscape
• Have a willingness and ability to engage in strategic thinking and planning.

Job Status: Full-time (40 Hours), Hourly, Non-exempt Employee

Compensation

• 40 hours/week staff position at $29 - $38/hour ($60,320 - $79,040 annually)
• 14 Paid holidays
• Health and dental (employer pays 50%)
• Professional development stipend
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Access to 401K (non-matching)
• Access to Vision plans
• Wellness stipend
• Two-week paid winter break
• One-week paid summer break
• Technology stipend

Apply by August 4, 2023 at 4:00pm PT

To apply, please submit

• A resume
• One writing sample (e.g. a donor letter, grant proposal, or campaign outline)
• A cover letter sharing what interests you in the position and in working with artEquity

via Idealist below or our website.

Commitment to equity and social justice

artEquity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants from populations historically underrepresented in the arts field are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Salary: Full-time (40 Hours), Hourly, Non-exempt Employee