Posted on October 21, 2009

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Director of Development

As one of Washington's leading cultural institutions, Centrum has provided hundreds of thousands of people with life-changing experiences through workshops, performances, creative residencies and educational programs for nearly 40 years. Based at Fort Worden State Park in the Victorian Seaport and Arts Community of Port Townsend, Centrum and its partners have helped to transform this historic site, nestled in the bluffs of the Puget Sound, into a campus of creativity, engaging artists, audiences, and students of all ages.

Centrum is one of the nation's pioneers in presenting week-long workshops and weekend intensives in jazz, acoustic blues, and traditional folk arts for pre-professional and aspiring musicians in addition to hosting an annual writer's conference. Each summer, thousands of local residents and visitors from all over the Northwest come to Fort Worden and downtown Port Townsend to enjoy an array of outstanding performances and readings. Guest artists, who serve as faculty for the workshops, perform in intimate settings throughout Port Townsend and then join with ensembles from around the world for main stage performances at Wheeler Theater and McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden.

Centrum also provides working artists the refuge and resources needed to create and complete artistic projects. Artists from all over the country come to Fort Worden and stay in a Centrum cottage and utilize an array of amenities including a printmaking studio, recording studio, and other facilities or simply take inspiration from the breathtaking vistas of the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands to create their work. More than 1,000 artists have participated in Centrum residencies since 1974.

Sparking the artistic potential of young people through creative expression and exploration is at the core of Centrum's mission. Each year, students in grades 5 - 12 from schools throughout the state come to Fort Worden for an intensive week of music, dance, creative writing and theatrical arts. Joining with the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and other partners, Centrum offers an unparalleled arts experience that greatly enhances the curriculum of elementary and secondary education.

Job Opportunity

Centrum seeks a Director of Development to oversee the organization's annual fundraising programs, including government and private foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, individual giving, and special events, which together exceed $1.2 million. The Director of Development is a member of the organization's senior management team which helps to guide the organization as it takes a leadership role in the expansion of Fort Worden State Park into a Center for Lifelong Learning.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement annual development plan and appropriate strategies.
• Work with executive director in the cultivation of potential donors and solicitation of major gifts.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting for National Endowment for the Arts, Washington State Arts Commission, and various community and private foundations.
• Oversee renewal and acquisition campaigns for individual gifts through direct mail, tele-funding, and other methods.
• Oversee and expand corporate sponsorship campaign for various festivals and programs.
• Manage and utilize Development Committee of the Centrum Board of Directors.
• Oversee organization database (Sage) and record management.
• Oversee special fundraising events including the annual gala and auction.
• Develop and expand the organization's planned giving program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Director of Development is part of Centrum's Senior Management Team and supervises the Development Associate and other contracted staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4 to 6 years experience and demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Compensation

• The compensation, for this full-time exempt position, offers competitive wages and benefits.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 401(k), employee assistance program, and a health savings program.

Application

Please email a cover letter, resume, three references, and other applicable supporting materials to Holly Green in Human Resources at holly@centrum.org - position will remain open until filled.

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site»

Job Type: Development/Fundraising
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations