Manager of Development, ArtWorks

ArtWorks seeks a Manager of Development to support fundraising programs that advance our mission. This is a growth opportunity to join the dynamic team responsible for expanding our portfolio of donors and volunteers needed to drive programming impact. Core responsibilities include coordinating the ArtWorks Mural Tour Program, managing our annual spring and fall fundraising events, coordinating additional smaller fundraisers, database entry, gift acknowledgement, and reports.

ArtWorks, an equal opportunity employer is strongly committed to building and retaining a diverse team that creates an inclusive workplace which harnesses each voice to collectively advance ArtWorks’ mission.

Job Title: Manager, Development

Salary: $40,400 - $51,500

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Location: ArtWorks Administrative Office, 2460 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Reports to: Director of Development

Start date: ASAP

About ArtWorks:  Now in its 27th year, ArtWorks is an award-winning Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that has pioneered public art and economic impact throughout the region to create community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. ArtWorks works alongside community leaders to build civic pride with art that beautifies the region, creating jobs for more than 300 artists annually, including young artists ages 14-24, working in a signature apprentice program, to earn a living wage. The economic empowerment and mentorship that ArtWorks provides leads to upward mobility, which is critically important for young people who come from a majority of under resourced and underemployed neighborhoods and households. Since 1996, ArtWorks has employed over 4,000 youth and 3,500 creative professionals. The organization has completed more than 14,000 public and private art works of art, including public sculpture, light-based installations and more than 250 permanent outdoor murals, contributing to the region’s global reputation as an arts destination. Now headquartered in Walnut Hills, ArtWorks is part of the burgeoning arts district in Cincinnati’s historic second downtown. Learn more at artworkscincinnati.org.

Job Description

ArtWorks seeks a Manager of Development to support fundraising programs that advance our mission. This is a growth opportunity to join the dynamic team responsible for expanding our portfolio of donors and volunteers needed to drive programming impact. Core responsibilities include coordinating the ArtWorks Mural Tour Program, managing our annual spring and fall fundraising events, coordinating additional smaller fundraisers, database entry, gift acknowledgement, and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Events  (40% of time)

• Manage volunteers to plan and execute all details for the event
• Manage event budgets
• Solicit vendors and artists for auction items
• Manage auction logistics and software
• Manage caterers, equipment vendors, florists, etc. on all food/décor/logistics for the event
• Coordinate print material needs with graphic designers and printers
• Track reservations and event attendance
• Solicit corporate support for the event
• Provide post-event follow-up and analysis
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications Dept. for promotion of fundraisers, sponsor recognition and community partnerships

Mural Tour Program  (25% of time)

• Manage public and private tour schedules and routes
• Manage tour docent schedule and staffing for volunteers and/or paid youth
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications for promotion of mural tours, sponsor recognition and community partnerships
• Coordinate annual call to Mural Tour Docent volunteers and their training and orientation

Database Management  (35% of time)

• Maintain donor and sales records in SalesForce
• Enter all donor transactions
• Create acknowledgement letters and tax forms
• Manage event registrations and tracking through 4aGoodCause
• Onboard new users for SalesForce/4aGoodCause platforms
• Create historical and analytical reports
• Update SalesForce for appropriate new releases

Qualifications and experiences:

• Commitment to ArtWorks’ mission, vision, values, culture and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging Plan
• 2+ years of experience with fundraising events and/or donor databases
• Bachelor’s Degree or may consider equivalent work experience in the areas of responsibilities
• Driver’s license and personal transportation
• Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours when needed

Skills and abilities:

• Builds effective relationships through formal and informal networks, internally and externally
• Collaborates by building internal and community partnerships with shared objectives
• Champions diversity that recognizes the value of different perspectives and cultures
• Embraces changes by adapting approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Is resourceful in securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Plans and aligns work to meet commitments aligned with organizational and department goals
• Communicates effectively in a variety of communication modes – groups, 1-1 and virtual
• Exercises discretion and good judgment in sensitive situations and with confidential information
• Experience with various technologies, able to troubleshoot and research as issues arise
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products, experience with Adobe Creative Cloud suite is a plus
• Ability to give direction to and manage outside vendors
• Ability to manage time well, particularly while managing competing priorities
• Adhere to ethical behavior and business practices

The Payoff:

• Be part of an amazing mission and make a mark in transforming the Greater Cincinnati region with public art, building community, and investing in young artists
• Help build a future home for ArtWorks with a site for permanent art studios, gallery, and event space to build a more vibrant community
• Be part of a dynamic team that embraces a growth mindset
• Be part of a collaborative, creative and flexible work culture that is people centered.
• Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in community-centered work that creates positive change. Read our full commitment here.

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