What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director - Awakening Minds Art position at The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce?
Part-Time, hourly (Up to 20 hours per week)
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Rate : Starting at $20 per hour
Location : Findlay Studio
Reports to : Board of Directors & Executive Director
Awakening Minds Art (AMA) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing therapeutic & educational visual art programs to all ages and abilities throughout the region. We aim to create affirming, all-inclusive spaces where people have the confidence to develop into the best version of themselves. Awakening Minds works towards building skills that help people not only feel success within our community, but to be successful throughout their lives.
Position Overview :
The Development Director for Awakening Minds Art will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to ensure the organization’s fundraising goals are met. This position is responsible for fostering relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners, developing & executing plans to meet the organization’s revenue goals, and defining how to track & analyze relevant data metrics. The role is integral to helping AMA achieve its mission by ensuring funding streams remain strong. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and passionate advocate for our mission.
Key Responsibilities :
- Donor Management :
- Keep the donor / contact database up to date, ensuring accuracy of all records.
- Track donors and provide timely reports to the Executive Director and Board on who needs outreach.
- Write and send thank-you notes to donors promptly.
- Work with the Executive Director to develop & implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
- Work with the Executive Director to enhance donor retention strategies, including executing a donor relations plan.
- Assist with managing in-kind donations, ensuring proper tracking and acknowledgment.
- Research grant applications to help fund AMA’s programs and growth, working closely with the Executive Director to help write and submit grant applications.
- Monitor fundraising trends and adapt strategies to optimize results
- Communication & Reporting :
- Provide regular updates to the Executive Director on development and donor engagement efforts.
- Pull reports and donor records from the donor database to assist with campaigns and targeted asks.
- Track, analyze, and report on data from social media, Google Analytics, website traffic, and newsletter engagement, working closely with the Executive Director to improve communication with all stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to cultivate an environment of philanthropy across all staff and stakeholders.
- Support the execution of AMA’s annual events, including donor engagement efforts.
- Program Development :
- Undergo basic training to understand the day-to-day responsibilities of AMA’s instructors, to better communicate program impact to donors.
- Help implement and track better Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for program evaluation.
- Assist, as needed, with newsletter and social media content development.
Qualifications :
Why Join Us?
Awakening Minds Art is a growing, dynamic organization that creates affirming, all-inclusive spaces for individuals of all ages and abilities to grow in confidence through the arts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fulfilling and creative environment while playing a crucial role in helping AMA achieve its mission.
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