Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director of Development
Glen Echo, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expGlen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to managing programs and facilities at Glen Echo Park. The Director of Development will lead the organization's fundraising efforts, manage donor relations, and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance the Park's visibility and support.
Performing Arts
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and execute a strategic fundraising plan in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan for both operating and capital needs (short and long-term)
Develop annual and long-term fundraising revenue goals, calendar, and diversified strategies targeting government, corporate, foundation, and individual donors
Build relationships with donors and funders, utilizing personalized strategies to secure, cultivate, retain, and upgrade support
Elevate the profile of Glen Echo Park, its programs, and leadership within the broader community and among potential donors
Lead and develop strategies for cultivating government, individual, foundation, and corporate donors
Implement and expand the Park’s annual fund ($200k), membership, and donor programs
Manage a portfolio of mid and major donors/prospects, ensuring personalized communication, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Plan donor cultivation and retention activities throughout the year, fostering engagement through programmatic experiences at the Park
Represent the organization alongside the CEO and board members to develop a network of relationships, foster collaboration, build support, and recruit volunteers/board members
Plan and implement fundraising events, especially the annual spring gala ($300k), collaborating with the CEO, event co-chairs, host committee, and the board
Develop events that align with the Park’s identity and can serve as platforms for contributions
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team with the CEO, COO, Director of Marketing, and Chief Program Officer to set organizational goals and strategies
Collaborate with key partners, board members, and stakeholders to identify development opportunities for specific programs and projects
Act as staff liaison for the Board Development Committee, preparing agendas and reports, and engaging board members in fundraising
Support and track staff and Board progress in fundraising
In partnership with the CEO and Board Governance Committee, identify and vet Board and volunteer candidates for fundraising and donor engagement
Prepare development reports for the CEO and Board
Plan and execute fundraising communications strategies across all platforms
Integrate outreach/marketing to expand the donor base and Park campaign visibility
Develop and utilize fundraising materials (e.g., Case for Support, outreach emails, event collateral)
Collaborate with program and marketing staff to craft effective messages for potential donors
Work with the Marketing Department to produce the annual report as a donor engagement tool
Supervise one development team member, contractors, and coordinate with staff for all development activities
Oversee stewardship, gift accounting, and reporting, ensuring donors receive timely acknowledgments
Maintain the donor database and manage all financial reporting related to contributions
Develop donor recognition opportunities in accordance with federal/NPS guidelines
Identify and evaluate government and private funding opportunities for annual, programmatic, capital, capacity building, and special projects
Supervise grant research, proposal writing, and administration (foundation, corporate, government grants/sponsorships)
Partner with the CEO as the relationship manager with funding entities and oversee grant contractors
Recruit, interview, hire, and train the Donor Relations Manager
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
Uphold Partnership policies and manage the daily workflow of the Development department
Qualification
Required
Experience in fundraising, development planning, annual giving, and major gift cultivation
Knowledge of fundraising strategies, principles, and funder relations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Marketing and communications experience related to fundraising and donor cultivation
Excellent interpersonal and management abilities
Experience directing and collaborating with staff
Understanding of CRM fundraising database systems
Proficiency with Microsoft and Google tools
Fluency in English for effective engagement with patrons and donors
Bachelor's degree required (preferably in fundraising, marketing, public relations, or business); Master's preferred
At least seven years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, including leadership roles
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to walk or stand for long periods in a multi-facility environment, including event setup in both historic and renovated buildings (many with stairs)
Reliable transportation, including during times when public transit is unavailable
Preferred
Fundraising experience in arts/cultural institutions, museums, parks, or historic sites
Familiarity with public-nonprofit partnerships (federal/local government)
Knowledge of regional philanthropy, major donors, and arts/historic activities
Experience with membership programs and growing donors from lower to higher giving levels
Experience in budget development, administration, and staff management
Proven strategic thinking, marketing, and planning skills
Benefits
Paid time off: 10 days of paid vacation in the first year, 7 holidays, 4 floating holidays, sick and safe leave
401K with (up to 5% of salary matched, no vesting)
Partial employer funded health plan offered (after 90 days)
Long term disability insurance (option to participate)
Company
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is the management entity for Glen Echo Park,which offers children's theater, puppetry, social dance, exhibitions and arts education programs in historic former amusement park buildings owned by the National Park Service
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Emily Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
AMA MILLS-ROBERTSON
Chief Program Officer
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