The full-time (currently hybrid remote & office) Development Manager will be an integral part of aPA’s team and report to the Executive Director & Chief Curator. We are a small, dedicated and dynamic team, seeking a proficient, highly motivated, astute, and organized professional to “hit the ground running” and represent aPA with enthusiasm and confidence.
Responsibilities
1. Manage, strengthen, and build all fundraising activities (individual, foundation, government, corporate) including membership solicitations and contributions
2. Work collaboratively with aPA staff and Board Development Committee
3. Foster donor cultivation, relationships and prospect research
4. Track and acknowledge grants and gifts, maintain database, and create analytical reports
5. Facilitate Board participation, reports and major gift contributions
6. Oversee development related special events, including communications and printed materials
Qualifications
1. Two+ years proven non-profit fundraising experience
2. Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree with comparable development experience
3. Prospect research and grant management experience
4. Superior record keeping, organization, and writing skills
5. Exceptional interpersonal and team member skills
6. Ability to engage with corporate, government, and foundation leaders
7. Experience with individual and corporate donor cultivation
8. Familiarity with non-profit budgets and reporting
9. Mac computer expertise and software knowledge
10. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Filemaker, and Mailchimp a plus
11. Ability to work flexible schedule and in-person, including occasional weekend and evening hours
Compensation and Benefits
1. Salary commensurate with experience $55,000 – $65,000
2. Excellent paid benefits package, including health, dental, and disability
About Us
The Association for Public Art (aPA), founded in 1872 as the nation’s first private, non-profit public art organization, seeks an experienced fundraising professional to oversee a vigorous development and membership program and related activities.
The aPA’s award-winning and innovative programs carry out our mission to commission and acquire, preserve and protect, interpret and promote public art in Philadelphia. The aPA is dedicated to creating a Museum Without Walls that informs, engages, and inspires diverse audiences, while advancing opportunities for artists to contribute to the city’s places and spaces. The aPA is committed to building a more diverse and representative public art collection in Philadelphia, and advancing equity, diversity and inclusiveness in our work. In 2022 the aPA will celebrate its 150 th year as a leader in the field of public art.
Apply for this job
To apply, put DEVELOPMENT MANAGER in the Subject line and submit the following via email attachment to HR@associationforpublicart.org:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Brief writing sample
• Names & contact information for 3 references
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