Performing Arts Workshop is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people develop critical thinking, creative expression, and basic learning skills through the arts.
The Development Director will be responsible for the co-creation and implementation of Performing Arts Workshop’s development strategy.
Major Responsibilities:
Research and apply for new funding opportunities (public, foundation, corporate);
Submit mid-term and final reports to current funders;
Increase the Workshop’s base of individual donors by identifying prospects and cultivating current donors;
Assist in the planning and management of major fundraising events;
Work with Board committee chairs to set agenda for Fundraising, Marketing and Special Event Committee meetings;
Assist in the development and design of agency publications, including print and online versions of the Workshop’s annual report and quarterly newsletter;
Represent Performing Arts Workshop in the community.
Req. candidate profile :
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree;
3+ years development or marketing experience;
Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, including proposal writing (public, corporate and foundation), individual giving, special events;
Excellent analytical thinking skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy;
Ability to work effectively in a collegial and positive environment with high professional standards and productivity;
A self-starter with an ability to operate successfully and with minimal supervision;
Experience in working cooperatively with management, staff, donors, and Board of Directors;
Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community a plus;
Commitment to and strong belief in the value of arts education for all Bay Area youth.
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