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Development Director

New York Foundation for the Arts
Englewood, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Development Director

About the Opportunity

The Hermitage Artist Retreat seeks a passionate, intelligent, and driven Development Director with experience in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations to sustain and grow the organization’s highly successful development efforts. This role requires a high standard of excellence in project and database management, with a deep appreciation and attentiveness for their culture of donor relations and hospitality. Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Artistic Director / CEO, this role requires exceptional organizational skills, plus the ability to multitask and balance a steady stream of detail-oriented and deadline-driven projects. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sarasota County, Florida, working closely among a team of passionate, driven, and high-performing professionals.

About the Position

The Development Director is responsible for organizing, managing, and executing the annual fundraising plan in support of the Hermitage Artist Retreat’s mission and strategic plan. The Development Director plays a vital role as a member of the senior management team. Reporting directly to the Artistic Director / CEO, the Development Director provides both strategic expertise and operational support in all areas of development, including annual, major, and planned giving, institutional grants, and fundraising events. This individual has the skills to develop and execute dynamic fundraising and communications strategies to deepen donor relationships and expand the base of support.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Organizational Leadership & Strategy
  • Assess needs, apply best practices, develop, and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
  • Advise the Artistic Director / CEO on strategic and operational development-related activity.
  • Develop, manage, and regularly report on the progress of the annual fundraising budget.
  • Represent the Hermitage at community events and programs as needed.

Individual Giving

  • Develop and expand upon the organization’s fundraising strategies to increase donor acquisition and retention.
  • Manage a comprehensive Annual Fund program.
  • Lead all donor relations functions.
  • Institutional Giving

  • Oversee grants manager and grants process.
  • Board Relations

  • Liaise with the Board of Trustees on all development-related activities.
  • Prepare and present development reports for Board meetings.
  • Qualifications

  • A passion for the Hermitage Artist Retreat’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven experience raising funds from wide-ranging sources.
  • Expertise in crafting successful fundraising communications.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills as leader and team player.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
  • Bachelor’s degree and / or equivalent, and a demonstrated history of progressively successful fundraising experience.
  • Compensation

    The salary for this position is $100,000-120,000. The Hermitage Artist Retreat provides comprehensive benefits, including access to insurance and a matching IRA program.

    Application Instructions

    To apply, visit the online application (https : / / tinyurl.com / 46anxpwp) and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight.

    Application Deadline

    Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

    01 / 15 / 2025

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    Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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