MARKETING MANAGER
PDX Jazz is seeking a Marketing Manager. Our 501 (c)(3) non-profit is the largest organization presenting jazz performances and associated education programming in the Pacific Northwest. We produce an internationally recognized two-week, multi-venue citywide jazz festival each February that includes headline music performances, films, artist conversations, lectures, masterclasses, exhibitions, and jam sessions; flanked by year-round seasonal concerts. Our education programs provide learning opportunities to under-served students. These initiatives extend across the entire student body, emphasizing an interdisciplinary appreciation of jazz from a historical, sociological, and cultural perspective.
General Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Marketing Manager oversees marketing, publicity, and promotion activities in support of strategic business goals and objectives. S/he generates and implements strategies and tactics to drive event ticket sales, PDX Jazz brand awareness, and growth of PDX Jazz audiences.
Responsibilities
-Collaborate with the PDX Jazz Artistic Director in management of event marketing activities.
-Develop and manage event marketing plans for the festival and seasonal shows.
-Manage marketing budgets and expenditures: optimize cost savings.
-Compile and manage artist assets (bios, press releases, photos, video, music, social media), and secure permissions to utilize artist assets.
-Compile and manage photos/video captured at PDX Jazz events.
-Maintain media contacts database (radio, television, print, web) and PDX Jazz email/direct mail patron database.
-Manage the creation, production, delivery, and distribution of marketing assets including advertising creative, website/email/social media creative, event programs, brochures, direct mail, rack cards, posters, event signage, radio/TV spots and promotional items. Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all mediums.
-Manage PDX Jazz digital properties (website, e-newsletter, social media, music/video platforms and services) including content generation, user experience, and audience engagement.
-Manage advertising (digital, print, radio, TV, outdoor) including negotiation of paid/trade media buys, scheduling, trafficking of creative, and proof of performance.
-Manage publicity including public announcements, press releases, photo requests, editorial requests (event previews and reviews), coordination of internal staff and artist interviews, and media credentials.
-Develop and implement creative promotions/promotional contests with media and third parties that drive event ticket sales.
-Manage quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting (ROI/KPI measurement) of marketing and ticket sales activities. Identify trends and opportunities for improved performance and audience growth.
-Manage relationships with media, graphic designer, website consultant, marketing contractor, social media buyer, vendors, photographers, volunteers, and industry associates (agents, managers, publicists, record labels).
-Manage marketing related sponsorship deliverables.
-Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
-Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing event marketing.
-Strong interpersonal skills, time-management, priority management, financial management, project management, critical decision-making, and attention to detail.
-Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, WordPress, Constant Contact/Mailchimp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, YouTube, and Vimeo.
-Ability to work independently (initiative) and as part of a team (collaboration).
-Ability to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings).
Application Process
-A cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae are required.
-Applications may be submitted via email to: careers@pdxjazz.com.
Additional Details
-Full-Time Exempt position. Competitive salary. Benefits include Health-Dental-Vision insurance paid by employer and paid vacation time off.
-Remote office position, candidate must reside in greater Portland, Oregon.
PDX Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. Every employee, contractor, and volunteer of PDX Jazz is expected to behave, communicate, and present themselves in a positive, professional, and respectful manner toward patrons, vendors, partners, and fellow team members.
Full Time
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Search for the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director and Chief Executive Officer
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara, CA
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) seeks a collaborative, dynamic partner and servant leader to serve as its next Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director and Chief Executive Officer (Director). Working closely with staff and reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will expand beyond SBMA’s mission to “integrate art into the lives of people” and will use its art and resources to enrich and transform those lives, in Santa Barbara and beyond.
SBMA opened to the public in 1941 in a building that served as the Santa Barbara Post Office from 1912 to 1932. As one of the leading art museums on the West Coast, the SBMA collection comprises over 25,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years of human creativity. The thriving institution originates exhibitions that travel to museums worldwide, hosts world-renowned exhibitions, and offers a wide array of educational and interpretive programs. The impressive collection and programming at SBMA serve a broad audience of 150,000 annual visitors.
The Director will join a dedicated team tasked with ensuring that SBMA is both an engaged central forum for the artistic and collective community of Santa Barbara, as well as a destination museum for national and global audiences. Poised for its next great chapter, SBMA recently completed an enormously successful $50M renovation of its original 1912 building under the leadership of the current Director, Larry J. Feinberg. This project improved and expanded exhibition space for the permanent collection, created new gallery space for contemporary art, photography, and new media, and enhanced the overall visit experience and flow through the Museum. This project also addressed critically important structural aspects of SBMA’s physical health; seismic retrofitting; replacement of mechanical, air handling, and climate control systems; replacement of aging roofs; improved ventilation; creation of new storage and conservation areas; and construction of a new art receiving facility and loading dock. Building upon this structure and bolstered stability, the foundation of SBMA is primed to serve as a springboard for enhanced impact and engagement.
The next Director will build on this foundation to ensure the continued financial and creative success of SBMA while building deeper connections between SBMA and the community. There is immense opportunity for continuation and expansion of educational and community programming that embraces and celebrates the deep diversity of a county and region that is 47% Latinx in addition to the full spectrum of diversity in other forms. Within this community there is great potential to engage a deeply philanthropic population that is eager to support SBMA’s invigorated path forward. Serving as an empathetic and accessible leader, the Director will also be a champion for staff at all levels and empower the full team to maximize their collaborative potential. Each of these priorities cannot be fulfilled without an abiding commitment to and thorough application of SBMA’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within all functions of the Director role and stewardship of SBMA. With a commitment to world-class artistic excellence and to activating SBMA as a leading, shared resource for the rich, diverse community in Santa Barbara, the Director will guide SBMA in articulating and executing its next bold, compelling vision.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of the next Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director and Chief Executive Officer. This a permanent, full-time position in Santa Barbara with a starting salary range beginning at $250,000. The position includes residence in a home owned by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, situated within walking distance from the museum in a settled neighborhood. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://apptrkr.com/4078661. Electronic submission of materials is required.
Sarah James, Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Evan Layne, and Cara Meyers
Isaacson, Miller
1925 Century Park East, Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
Head Registrar
Position: Head Registrar
Status: Full-Time | Exempt | Salaried
Compensation Group: Management
Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000
Reports to: Director of Collection Care
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Minnesota Street Project Art Services, founded & headquartered in San Francisco since 2016, is the Bay Area’s fastest growing and most innovative provider of highest quality art storage, installation, packing, crating, transportation, and solutions. Our clients include private collectors, galleries, and institutions who value our emphasis on customer relationships, collection care, and creative problem solving.
As part of the Minnesota Street Project and affiliated with the Minnesota Street Project Foundation, 100% of our profits are used to support the visual arts ecosystem in the Bay Area.
Job Summary:
Minnesota Street project Art Services is seeking a full-time Head Registrar with at least 5 years’ experience as a registrar in a museum, gallery, private collection, or art services company. The Head Registrar will exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor with all Project clients, staff, and vendors, acting as a positive ambassador for the Art Services business, as well as the overall Project. This person must value stewardship, as it relates to caring for collections in our custody and our teams. This person will demonstrate understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in the arts and in our daily lives, has cultural flexibility/agility, and a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Maintain excellent relationships with clientele, including collectors, galleries, institutions, consultants, and other arts professionals, ensuring industry- leading client satisfaction
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Ensure strong attention to detail, clear communication is facilitated, and (individual and departmental) deadlines are continually met
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Manage the Registration Team: provides support, strong leadership, and development, while ensuring heightened quality control systems and processes are upheld in all areas; works with Director to forecast appropriate staff growth
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Identify areas for continued learning/training, per museum standards, cross departmentally and collaborates with the Registration Team to produce reference guides/training materials for internal use; additionally develops client facing materials related to collection management best practices as needed
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Inventory, track, and manage client storage accounts, which includes: scheduling condition reports, packing/crating requests, database management, artwork list and estimate generation, in house project management as it relates to artwork movement, and invoicing for requested storage/services
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Work collaboratively across departments to streamline processes and protocols, identifies areas to grow the business and support established annual organizational goals
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Prioritize client relationships with emphasis on clear and friendly communication, education of best collection practices, and solution-oriented thinking
- Perform other related duties as required
Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:
- MA in Museum Studies required
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Minimum 5 years’ experience as a registrar in a museum, gallery, private collection, or art services company
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Prior experience in a management level position overseeing staff, training, and timelines required
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Ability to quickly identify and resolve problems, effectively prioritize, and manage time efficiently, ensuring projects stay on schedule
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Demonstrated concern for detail, accuracy, and precise execution of work; excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
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Proficient with Mac operating systems and software, including Adobe and Microsoft Suites and Filemaker Pro; knowledgeable with the G Suite, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and CRMs a plus
- Motivated team player with a client-forward attitude
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume titled “Head Registrar- Your Last Name” to: artservicesjobs@minnesotastreetproject.com. When submitting materials, images of work samples are encouraged. Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Street Project.
Benefits:
Minnesota Street Project offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, Paid Time Off and Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, 401-k Plan, and Pre-Taxed Commuter and Childcare Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minnesota Street Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Development Manager
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
(At-Will, Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt Position)
2023
Job Description:
The Development Manager (DM) is responsible for generating OACC’s contributed income by designing, executing, and managing fundraising strategies, including the grant procurement program, Annual Giving campaigns, individual giving and special events. Overall, the DM will also assist in OACC’s earned income to maximize revenues through relationship development. The position reports directly to the Executive Director (ED), and will represent OACC in the community, while promoting the organization’s mission, vision and core values.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Fundraising and Development
- Develop and implement fund development strategies for annual giving campaign, corporate giving and sponsorship development
- Write, edit and review grant application and prepare the application for submission
Prepare timely and accurate reports (such as Annual Report, statistical and narrative) for submission to funders, ED and Board of Directors - Develop and help identify new public and private grant funding opportunities
- Support annual budget development and monitor revenues and spending
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors and funders
- Manage the annual fundraising events and targeted donor cultivation events in collaboration with ED and staff
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to funders, ED and Board
- Develop marketing collateral related to fundraising in collaboration with ED and staff
- Other duties as assigned by ED
Earned Revenue & Business Development
- Oversee Facilities and Rentals staff and develop earned revenue goals and strategies
- Oversee marketing efforts for facilities rental program in collaboration with ED
General Administration
- Support ED in other areas of OACC operations, as needed
- Recruit, train and supervise development assistants, interns, and volunteers
- Develop and manage the Development Department budget and monitor revenue and expenses
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3 – 5 years of nonprofit development, foundation relation or grant writing experience.
- Strong writing and editing skills; excellent communication skills (via phone, email and in-person) and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
- Familiarity with donor management systems such as LiveImpact, NEON or Raiser’s Edge
- Connected to the Oakland and East Bay community (charitable foundations, corporations) philanthropic community.
- Self-starter to develop new leads, detail-oriented, organized, analytical and self-motivated
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Culturally sensitive/competent to serve the API and BIPOC community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Box. Experience using office equipment, including printers and phone system. Knowledge of Adobe Suite or Canva, a plus.
- Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
- Light physical demands (i.e. spending hours listening and talking; working on the computer and phone; driving to appointments and events; lifting light pieces of equipment and materials; and occasionally working long days, nights or weekends).
- Capacity to work from home or in-office.
Preferred:
- Bilingual – English – any Asian language
- An interest in APIA culture and arts
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications or related field, or its equivalent experience
Salary, Benefits and Terms:
Status: Part-time or flexible schedule will be considered
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience, plus monthly healthcare stipend, parking allowance, 403(b) plan and a company match (match eligible after 1 year of employment)
To apply: Submit a cover letter summarizing interest, qualifications and experience along with a current resume via email to info@oacc.cc or mail to:
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland Asian Cultural Center does not discriminate against its community participants, employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental condition, ability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other impermissible basis.
COVID-19 precautions
Masks are strongly encouraged and appreciated while inside the OACC facility. OACC provides HEPA filter air purifiers and MERV 13 HVAC systems to help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses and allergens. All common areas are sanitized regularly.
Public Art Manager
Salary: $95,384 – $114,819 Annually
Closing Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Are you passionate about public art and the invaluable impact it has on fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community? Do you have expertise in public art and experience overseeing public art program development, installation, and maintenance? If so, the City of Walnut Creek welcomes your application.
The City of Walnut Creek’s Arts and Recreation Department is seeking to fill a full-time, Public Art Manager position. This impactful position is responsible for the administration of the Walnut Creek Public Art Program, which includes municipal and private development public art projects generated by the City’s public art ordinance. The Public Art Manager, in coordination with the Bedford Gallery Curator, the Arts and Recreation Director, and the City of Walnut Creek Arts Commission, is responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of the Public Art program.
The City’s robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, CARE, focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness. As part of the CARE program, the City offers compressed work schedules (i.e. 9/80) and hybrid remote work opportunities for eligible positions.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate has experience managing a public art program, is diplomatic, responsive and a strategic planner with an excellent record of building and maintaining close working relationships cross-departmentally, within their public art network, and among consultant and artistic communities.
The Public Art Manager’s areas of focus include (but are not limited to) the following:
General Administration:
- Write, prepare, and present/distribute internal and public-facing reports, press releases and other required materials to the Arts Commission and community.
- Develop, prepare and monitor/revise policies (Public Art Master Plan, Strategic Plan, Public Art ordinances), reports and biennial budget proposals to assist the Arts Commission and its committees and recommend changes to program policies and procedures, or new guidelines, as needed.
Public Development Projects:
- Develop and manage all stages of public art projects, from Request for Qualifications through maintenance period, for all municipal capital improvements involving the design and integration of art into the construction of public sites and buildings, including preparing, monitoring, and administering program budgets, contracts and maintaining close working relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Provide technical advice on art project designs, specifications, construction methods and materials to artists, the Arts Commission and other stakeholders.
Private Development Projects:
- Work with the Community Development Department to ensure private development projects are in compliance with public art requirements.
- Assist developers in identifying and procuring an Art Consultant to manage all aspects of a project and in presenting artist design concepts to the Arts Commission. Or act as Art Consultant for select special projects as needed. Research and recommend project sites and artists, advise on contractual agreements, federal and state public art laws and provide technical review and advice.
Conservation:
- Responsible for overseeing maintenance and conservation of Walnut Creek’s existing public art inventory, including labeling and signage for artworks.
- Resolve issues with landscaping and maintain ongoing communication with building owners that host public artworks to ensure compliance with the City’s public art ordinance.
Outreach and Education:
- Manage the education outreach program, including development of public art walking tours, development of volunteer training materials, training volunteers, and managing updates and redesigns of the public art brochure, audio tour and map.
- Plan and implement public art programs, including temporary projects, to help inform and educate the Walnut Creek Community.
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in visual arts, arts education, arts policy or a closely related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of public art; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities as listed below. Municipal experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have:
- Considerable knowledge of systems and processes relating to City Arts Commissions, public art ordinances, and public art master and strategic plans.
- Knowledge of municipal budgetary and purchasing practices.
- Experience with methods and practices utilized in planning, organizing, and coordinating art education programs.
- Skill and experience in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing; making professional presentations; and writing and developing program marketing materials and correspondence.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups, including internal and external customers.
- Ability to plan, develop, and implement arts programs responsive to diverse public and private community needs and service demands.
- Experience supervising staff and working closely City departments including Community Development, Public Works and the City Manager’s Office.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
The employee’s work hours may vary in accordance with program needs and the employee may be required to respond to calls for assistance during off-duty hours.
The deadline to apply is Monday, April 24, 2023 before 11:59 PM PST.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply at www.walnut-creek.org/jobs.
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an external oral board panel interview tentatively scheduled for the week of May 15, 2023. An eligible list will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six months.
All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process, which will most likely include a department interview and follow-up interview with the Director of Arts and Recreation.
Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be subject to a thorough background check, including but not limited to DOJ and FBI fingerprinting, credit and criminal history checks.
If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the examination process, please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.
Please see the Program Supervisor class specification found HERE for a complete description of this classification’s representative duties, requirements, working conditions, and physical requirements. Benefits offered to this position in the General Management Unit may be found HERE.
As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.
Director of Development
Title: Director of Development
Department: Development
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Salaried, Exempt
Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000. Total compensation includes a generous benefits package with medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
Schedule: Full time; Occasional evenings/weekends required.
About Headlands Center for the Arts
Headlands Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary, international arts center dedicated to supporting artists; the creative process; and the development of new, innovative ideas and artwork. Where we are is as important as what we do. Our campus comprises a cluster of artist-rehabilitated military buildings, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Fort Barry in the Marin Headlands, a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Mission
Headlands Center for the Arts provides an unparalleled environment for the creative process and the development of new work and ideas. Through a range of programs for artists and the public, we offer opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and exchange that build understanding and appreciation for the role of art in society.
Position Description
Headlands Center for the Arts’ (Headlands) Development Department strategizes the organization’s fundraising efforts alongside Executive Director, Maricelle Robles; the Board of Directors; and the full staff with the goal of raising contributions to support Headlands’ programs. The organization’s fundraising goal and focus continues to expand as Headlands looks to deepen its impact. This expansion requires that we approach our work with strategy, flexibility, and the understanding that our duties and responsibilities are unique to the Development Department.
The Director of Development (DoD) serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, steering Headlands’ efforts in fundraising strategy and execution for institutional advancement efforts. The DoD supervises three Development staff members and stewards relationships with the Board of Directors and related Committees, leading the organization’s major donor fundraising efforts. The DoD will build capacity for the organization to sustain and grow an approximately $4M budget through the solicitation of major gifts and grants, special events such as the benefit auction, and corporate and foundation support, with a particular focus on a comprehensive campaign supporting Headlands’ Master Plan to improve and expand the campus. The DoD will also cultivate and manage a portfolio of high net-worth individuals and raise six-figure or above, multi-year contributions to support Headlands’ mission and campaign goals.
Responsibilities
All of the duties and responsibilities outlined below are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other non-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and will regularly be reviewed.
Strategy and Leadership
• Responsible for long-term strategic direction for development, working closely with the Executive Director to generate and oversee opportunities to engage Headlands’ donors with organizational mission and Master Plan. • Lead with vision and clarity of purpose, embodying Headlands’ core values and modeling behavior for staff. • Set departmental objectives and priorities in light of Headlands’ comprehensive campaign, managing, developing, and inspiring a team of Development professionals focused on institutional advancement.
• Create tactical fundraising and membership plans based on strategic framework, establishing annual goals and forecasting multi-year fundraising projections in collaboration with the Managing Director and Executive Director. • Articulate Headlands’ mission and vision in a manner compelling to potential donors, serving as an ambassador for the institution at touchpoints ranging from virtual programs to Bay Area cultural events to high impact donor functions.
• Strategize and oversee a donor program rooted in community that diversifies Headlands’ donor base and accommodates various levels of support and correlating benefits.
Board Work
• Effectively engage with the Board of Directors on their individual giving and their respective fundraising portfolios, serving as a thought partner for Board members and supporting them in cultivating and stewarding donors.
• Provide staff leadership to the Advancement Committee, collaborating with Committee members to create and implement fundraising strategies.
• Work closely with the Board Chair, Executive Director, and Governance Committee to help shape the composition of the Board.
Fundraising
• Meet or exceed ambitious, multi-million dollar fundraising goals as part of Headlands’ comprehensive campaign, maximizing funding from existing donors while building a strong pipeline of potential supporters. • Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of approximately 125 qualified major donors and prospects through a robust calendar of cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with contractors and associated staff to ensure a successful special events program including donor parties, member events, artist salons, dinners, studio visits, a travel program, and the Headlands Benefit Art Auction.
• Establish, grow, and renew corporate partnerships with in-kind donors, auction supporters, and others. • Collaborate with Communications & Digital staff to develop effective communication platforms and strategies in support of Headlands’ fundraising objectives.
• Oversee all major donor communications ranging from gift solicitations to personalized acknowledgement letters. • Ensure effective operations of database and other systems designed to track donor engagement, working closely with Development staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
The DoD will be a strategic-thinker and doer who inspires others with passion for Headlands’ mission, confidently manages a growing portfolio of major donors and prospects, exudes enthusiasm for taking external meetings and building sustainable donor relations, and sets a standard for persistence, integrity, and creativity in meeting Headlands’ ambitious fundraising goals.
Successful candidates will have the following attributes:
• Leadership: You are a visionary leader with the ability to bring others along with your passion for the transformative power of art, rendering you a talented fundraiser.
• Strategic: You are a strategic thinker who knows how to get things done; you are results-oriented and motivated by clear objectives.
• Enterprising: You see and seize opportunities in places no one thought to look; you’re often first to try something new, and you have an uncanny knack for connecting dots, following through, and closing.
• Inspiring: Wherever you go, people are energized in your presence and love to follow your lead—whether you’re rallying a team or enchanting a donor prospect.
• Mission-driven: Something in your own life experience drives your passion for Headlands’ mission and vision.
Additionally, strong candidates will bring:
• At least three years of experience in driving major donor fundraising and philanthropy.
• Track record of securing six- and seven-figure major gifts and/or corporate commitments. • Proven ability to build rapport and trust-based relationships with high-net-worth individuals. • Exceptional interpersonal skills—compelling conversationalist, intelligent listener, and naturally intuitive. • Superior verbal and written communication skills across all mediums; clear and concise writer, inspiring and persuasive speaker.
• Ability to hold a big vision while executing tactically in a lean organization.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and capacity to manage a high volume of work. • Strong supervisory and management skills.
• BA degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with or willingness to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Due to our Marin Headlands location, reliable vehicle access is required.
Physical Requirements
• Frequently required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. • Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. • Must be able to do extended periods of work at a computer.
• Must be able to assist with events, which includes lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.
To Apply
Headlands Center for the Arts is committed to a diverse and pluralistic workplace. People of Color and members of the LGBTQIA community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should email a single PDF attachment that includes both a cover letter and resume to jobs@headlands.org. The subject line of your email should be “Director of Development/your name.”
Review of applications will begin Monday, April 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who will be invited to interview will be contacted.
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, Headlands reserves the right to require candidates to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.
Equality Employment Opportunity Policy
Headlands Center for the Arts is committed to a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, as such Headlands is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns. Headlands makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate.
Headlands Center for the Arts prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. Headlands will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
