Development Manager
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
Fundraising/Development
Full Time
Job Details
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts seeks an experienced, passionate nonprofit development professional to guide the organization’s fundraising and donor stewardship efforts and support the growth of our development team. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading effective appeals and campaigns while managing all aspects of Watershed’s development activities – from major asks and grant writing, to database management and thank you letters. The ideal candidate will enjoy and excel at long-range planning and strategy, and possess a strong attention to detail needed to nurture and build sustaining relationships with donors and funders.
With support and expertise from the Development Manager, Watershed will expand the development team in the coming 12-24 months. We are looking for someone willing to wear many hats and guide the progression to a well-rounded team and strategy.
Responsibilities Summary
The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with appropriate Watershed staff and Development/Stewardship Committees of the Board of Trustees to oversee the development work of the organization in the following areas:
Fundraising strategy & implementation
Grant writing and administration
Annual appeal & scholarship appeal campaigns
Annual report
Donor visits, asks, stewardship
Donor database management and acknowledgement letters
Salad Days VIP event management
Grow the development team and roles
Qualifications
Three years of donor database management experience minimum, knowledge of Blackbaud & eTapestry preferred
Three years successfully soliciting individual donors to support various fundraising goals (annual appeals, capital campaigns, Giving Tuesday, etc).
Five years working in non-profit development roles with progressive responsibility
Event planning experience, ideally in a leadership role
Adept, efficient & effective writing and editing skills
Strong listening and interpersonal skills, and the ability to professionally and effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences
Highly collaborative and organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
A self-starter and self-helper with keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Adept with computers, software programs, and platforms including: MacOS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Drive, etc), Dropbox, Zoom, WordPress, Constant Contact
Capital campaign experience and leadership preferred
An interest in the arts, artists and arts organizations preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Work is most often stationary and performed at a computer in an office environment, but requires event-related work outdoors and the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs. Some remote work is available to be coordinated with the Executive Director but this is considered an on-site position which benefits from regular collaboration, communication, and connection with coworkers.
Details, Compensation & Benefits
The position is full-time, year-round, and salaried (exempt status) with a regularly scheduled 40 hour per week expectation. The schedule is typically the standard 8 hours, five days per week, adjusting as needed to accommodate employee needs. Events and meetings take place during evenings and weekends periodically.
Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience, plus benefits: paid vacation and sick time, health insurance (paid in full by employer), optional FSA, retirement match, studio space, and a materials and kiln firing allowance.
Application Details & Hiring Schedule
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing experience relevant to the Development Manager role to admin@watershedceramics.org. Preference will be given to applications received by February 11, 2024. Position open until filled. Watershed is targeting a March start date for the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watershed is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
A Note About Qualifications & Experience
We understand that talent comes in various forms and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences to submit their applications. We recognize the breadth of skills and responsibilities in the job description is vast and that candidates may not possess every skill or have extensive experience in all areas listed, but we believe in the potential for growth and learning. All applicants will be thoroughly considered for the role based on their unique strengths and potential contributions to our organization. Join us in shaping the future of ceramic arts and community engagement at Watershed.