Advancement Director

Position Summary

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P.S. ARTS is seeking a hands-on, strategic, relationship-driven, and enthusiastic Advancement Director to join the senior management team and establish a fundraising infrastructure that supports P.S. ARTS’ mission and expansion. The Advancement Director (‘Director’) works closely with P.S. ARTS leadership and the Board of Trustees to develop and advance an overall organization budget of $5.5M that encompasses a diverse funding portfolio. This position will lead a development team and oversee all aspects of fundraising, events, and external affairs, including managing a portfolio of major gift prospects. The Advancement Director will be responsible for creating and implementing the organization’s long-term fundraising vision and strategic direction and will achieve an annual fundraising goal currently set at $2.7M.

The Advancement Director plays a central role in supporting the Board of Trustees in their responsibility as fundraisers and ambassadors. In collaboration with the CEO, this leader will be the staff liaison for the Board’s Governance committee and support trustee recruitment, orientation, training, and development. The Director will be responsible for bringing a strong equity lens to all fundraising initiatives and will have a passion for and excel in equitable fundraising strategies.

A successful Advancement Director will have a proven track record of thinking outside the box to engage donors, generate funds, and highlight seamless opportunities that secure major and transformative gifts to further advance the organization’s sustainability. They closely collaborate with the Programs team to support funding needs and priorities. This leader will demonstrate diplomacy in all professional interactions and can develop and implement a compelling financial vision. The Advancement Director aims to ensure that the organization’s fundraising strategies effectively align with and support the mission, goals, and initiatives of P.S. ARTS.

Responsibilities

• Fund Development, Strategy & Implementation : Develop and oversee the creation and execution of an annual advancement plan to meet annual organizational goals, currently set to $2.7M for FY24, including outlining specific fundraising objectives, and corresponding revenue targets, addressing annual giving, campaign, and planned giving, and long-term, multi-year fundraising strategies. Engage with and cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and prospects while representing P.S. ARTS in the community and bringing further visibility to our work and impact in schools. Create and oversee advancement strategies, including long-term plans to increase fundraising goals, directly managing $10K gifts and above, and establish an organizational culture that incorporates a DEI lens within its fundraising activities. Support the organization’s DEI initiatives through related department activities, strategic planning, and DEI Committee work. Monitor and organize aspects of our endowment and other fundraising campaigns. Oversee aspects of all fundraising avenues – corporate, foundations, government, etc.
• Team Leadership & Development : Hire, coach, evaluate, supervise, and support the Advancement team, promoting a positive department culture, ensuring compliance, quality execution, and alignment with P.S. ARTS’ mission, vision, and values. Provide stretch opportunities, and ongoing development to the Advancement team. Operate and manage initiatives that are grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion and model best practices honoring the individual and collective needs of the communities and schools P.S. ARTS partners.
• Fundraising Events, Engagement & Marketing : Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events – or as appropriate, oversee events in partnership with the Development Manager. Participate in and represent P.S. ARTS at events (internal and external) as needed and develop and maintain relationships with donors. Oversee the Development Manager in the planning and execution of Express Yourself 3 Grow, and maintain the Vision & Action fund; measure the effectiveness of campaigns and the Arts Advisory Council. Work with the Associate Director, Communications to develop fundraising marketing materials, design a marketing and communication strategy for constituent engagement; leverage PR efforts to support P.S. ARTS’ mission, and maximize exposure.

Application and Hiring Process

We are excited to review your application! To apply, please submit a resume for the position to resumes@leveledtalent.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is in the candidates’ best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Please note : Only applicants who submit their resumes through our search partner Leveled Talent will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits : The compensation range is $137K - $147k and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and 10 days of paid vacation.

Reports To : CEO

Location : P.S. ARTS office; Los Angeles, CA

Travel : Travel to event sites and vendor locations is required

Designation : Full-time, Exempt

Working Conditions : Lift, push, or carry supplies, equipment, instruments, or classroom furniture up to 40lbs. Bend, twist, reach, stand, and / or sit for long periods. View LCD screens for long periods, work with video equipment, and be comfortable with recording and / or being recorded.

Equal Opportunity Employer : P.S. ARTS is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply for any open positions, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. P.S. ARTS also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation. P.S. ARTS will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Descriptions may change in response to the organization’s needs at the discretion of the CEO.

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Salary : $137,000 - $147,000