New Art Center · 2 days ago
Executive Director, New Art Center
Newton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expNew Art Center is seeking an Executive Director who will be the visionary leader responsible for the overall strategic, artistic, financial, operational, and community impact of the organization. The role involves ensuring financial sustainability, driving strategic planning, leading fundraising efforts, and inspiring a high-performing team while supporting artists at every stage of their creative journey.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership to shape and sustain a compelling artistic and cultural vision that reflects the values and mission of New Art Center
Partner with the Board to develop and execute multi-year strategic plans that ensure financial sustainability, propel artistic innovation, audience development, and community impact
Inspire creative programming that balances artistic excellence with relevance to the local community
Responsible for overseeing the assets and financial affairs of the organization to ensure New Art’s financial sustainability including developing long- and short-range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring expenditures are in line with available resources, executing proper financial controls, and providing routine reports to the board and staff
Lead comprehensive strategy for earned revenue streams including classes, public programs and rentals
Oversee programs team in the development and implementation of compelling education programs that promote a reputation of excellence, stimulate student loyalty, and attract new students at all levels in their artistic journey
Oversee budgeting and financial planning to ensure long-term fiscal health and sustainability
Embrace the Executive Director’s role as a leader in fundraising to strengthen endeavors utilizing local, regional and national resources
Collaborate with development staff and board committees to cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and execute annual development activities
Lead comprehensive fundraising strategies including major gifts, grants, sponsorships, individual giving, and special events
Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, funders, corporations, foundations, and public sector partners
Lead the creation of an engaged, diverse, and inclusive staff and faculty that represents New Art’s communities
Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the staff and faculty to ensure open communication and alignment with New Art’s mission
Create and promote a positive, inclusive, and equitable work environment that attracts, retains, supports, and motivates a diverse staff
Collaborate with staff to strengthen internal communication and collaboration throughout the organization and ensure annual performance evaluations are completed
Support the creation of an engaged, diverse, and inclusive Board of Governors that represents New Art’s communities
Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board to ensure open communication and alignment with New Art’s mission
Build a strong, transparent, and productive partnership with the Board of Governors — including regular strategic updates and collaboration on governance, fundraising, and community outreach
Act as the public face of the organization, expanding visibility in the Newton and Greater Boston arts communities and beyond
Forge and nurture strategic collaborations with civic leaders, cultural institutions, artists, educators, and community partners
Oversee all marketing, branding, and communication strategies, collaborating with staff to define and implement a marketing and communication plan with the goal to increase exposure and engagement and achieve revenue goals, increase enrollments, grow audiences, and institutional reputation
Ensure cohesive branding and storytelling that align with New Art’s mission
Qualification
Required
Significant leadership experience (8+ years) in nonprofit arts or cultural management with demonstrated success in fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational leadership
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align the organization around shared vision and mission to achieve sustainable growth
Experience with a nonprofit organization, cultural or educational institution, or equivalent is required
Demonstrated fundraising track record, including major gifts, annual giving, membership, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving
Demonstrated success in cultivating diverse revenue streams and stewarding major donors, grants, and partnerships
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Deep commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement
Passion for New Art's programs, goals, and mission, as well as a deep interest in cultivating the donor community in the region
Preferred
Experience leading community-focused art centers or cultural institutions
Established relationships with regional arts funders, civic leaders, and cultural organizations
Advanced degree in nonprofit management, arts administration, business, or related field
Newton residence and/or familiarity with the Newton community and Newton civic and cultural organizations
Benefits
Annual healthcare stipend
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Anticipated office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
Opportunities to enroll in New Art classes at no or reduced cost across the year
Company
New Art Center
The New Art Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artistic creation and education through classes, exhibitions and public programs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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