Posted on October 17, 2012

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Development Director

Marquis Studios is a 35 year old nonprofit organization with an annual budget of around $1,000,000. We provide arts education in NYC Public Schools, specializing in at risk populations. Marquis Studios employs a team of 36 professional teaching artists and six administrators to bring top-quality arts programs to more than 20,000 students annually in 70 public schools in all five boroughs. In addition to art residencies in classrooms, Marquis provides professional development to school staff (particularly those teaching arts to students with special needs), parent/child workshops, and after-school programs.

Position

Reporting to the Executive Director the Development Director will work with the Grants Manager, who bears the primary responsibility for seeking foundation and government grants and Board of Directors to spearhead development efforts as Marquis Studios continues to grow. The Development Director will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic initiative and management of all fund-raising efforts, especially by seeking to increase the organization’s support among, individuals and through special event initiatives. We are seeking a Development Director with a proven track record of success in NYC who will be able to create and execute their own financial resource development plan within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer all fund -raising plans and activities, including but not limited to, special events, fund-raising drives, and programs
• Responsible for locating, identifying, approaching and soliciting major donors, individual, corporate and foundation contributions
• Responsible for the management and direction of grants manager,
• Oversee the development area and ensure that all grants, solicitations and systems operate smoothly and within budget
• Produce and provide regular accountability reports about the organizations finances and fund raising operations
• Offer creative and active leadership for the organization at large
• Produce proposals, sponsorship invitations and requests-for grants for procuring funds for organizational efforts and causes
• Oversee preparation and production of all promotional mailings, printed pieces, and web communications, as related to fund-raising
• Oversee the development and distribution of materials for marketing/press/media
• Develop press/media contacts
• Solicit and cultivate strategic donors
• Develop and administer appreciation mailings for all donors
• Serve as fund-raising liaison with the organization's board of directors

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain donor database information and comprehensive donor profiles documenting correspondence with donors, meeting notes, and background information
• In collaboration with Executive Director, maintain regular email, phone and letter communication with funders
• Provide logistical support to board of directors in annual fund-raising drive
• Arrange site visits for funders and potential funders as needed
• Create/maintain agenda for regular development meetings with Executive Director
• Attend Marquis Studios board meetings, as well as various “Meet the Grant-maker” events held throughout the year

Start Date

Early November

Salary

Commensurate with experience. Health benefits and three weeks of paid holiday, six personal days and 3 paid holidays the first year. Salary and vacation time are reviewed after one year.

Skills/Qualifications

• BA (required), MA Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or similar (a plus)
• at least 5 years experience in development
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Proven track record of fundraising success in NYC

Application Instructions

Candidates should visit our website (www.MarquisStudios.org) and send a resume and cover letter to Executive Director, David Marquis at Development@MarquisStudios.org (no calls please) Your cover letter should address your experience and any specific track record of fundraising and major gifts.