Art For Action is looking to add a Fundraising Manager to its team. The Fundraising Manager leads all revenue-generating fundraising and development activities for the organization. The Fundraising Manager cultivates and maintains positive relationships with current and potential donors and serves as a liaison with management staff throughout the organization.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising Strategy, achieving the organization’s fundraising goals, and communicating with its donor base, supporters, and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic Art For Action fundraising strategy around donors, corporate partners, grants, and any other core fundraising channels
• Build out fundraising staff and oversee all fundraising efforts of the organization
• Obtains contacts for potential donors, makes telephone or in-person contact, and introduces donors to the Executive Director
• Establish a donor membership program and source / cultivate positive relationships with prospective donors; manage and increase overall giving
• Investigate and develop corporate giving opportunities; manage a corporate fundraising strategy and work to continue the development of key corporate relationships
• Maintains professional and friendly relationships with foundation grantors, and updates them on how their grant funds are being utilized throughout the year
• Coordinate fundraising events
• Lead fundraising and income generation for key projects, including specific fundraising appeals and the development of effective and appropriate fundraising products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years fundraising experience in a nonprofit environment, with preferably 1+ year of senior leadership experience
• Able to articulate strategies for soliciting and cultivating gifts, sponsorships, and grant writing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Position Details

• Opportunity to work with a growing, art-centric 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Volunteer position with opportunity to elevate to board member position based on performance and candidate interest
• 5-10 hours per week