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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION
Ovation West Performing Arts is currently seeking a Development Director to advance their long standing performing arts organization’s fundraising efforts! The Development Director will expand, develop, cultivate and steward Ovation West Performing Arts’ donation network. The DD will also work closely with the Grants Committee to apply for funding. This position will represent the organization while working with the Artistic and Music Directors as well as the Board of Directors to drive overall fundraising strategy and goals. The Development Director will report to the Ovation West Performing Arts Board of Directors.
Job Details: This role is part-time (25 hours/week) with a salary range of $40-$50k dependent on experience.
Work Location: The greater Denver area with occasional in-person meetings to be held in Evergreen, CO at Center Stage. Additional in-person meetings may be required as dictated by donor portfolio management activities.
How To Apply: To be considered, please email your resume to vicepresident@ovationwest.org
About Ovation West Performing Arts:
Ovation West Performing Arts is the umbrella organization that encompasses three main areas of operation:
The Evergreen Chorale
Ovation West Theatre Company
Center Stage
The organization began as the Evergreen Chorale in 1972 as a small group of singers rehearsing in members' homes. Since that time, we have grown to include musical theatre and operatic productions, a chamber choir, a variety of education programs, a concert series of nationally renowned musicians from multiple genres, a film series, and management of a historic theater venue (Center Stage). Our programs engage around 500 performing artists and reach around 7,000 community members every year and include collaborations with numerous other arts organizations from all over the region.
Mission: Our mission is to Transform and Inspire community through excellence in music, theatre, education, and through historic Center Stage.
Development Director Position Summary:
The Development Director (DD) is responsible for all aspects of Ovation West Performing Arts (OWPA) fund development and advancement, including donor relations, the capital campaign, sponsorships, and grants. The DD helps drive the mission and vision of OWPA and represents
the organization. The position will report directly to the Board of Directors. Approximately 75% of the role will be dedicated to fundraising and stewardship related activities while the remaining 25% will be collaborating with the Marketing and Grants Committees in support of OWPA financial goals.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
A. Fundraising and Major Gifts - The DD works to effectively increase OWPA’s income via donations, grants and sponsorships.
● Develop a sales plan outlining specific deliverables including steps to solicit fundraising and donations to OWPA. The sales plan should identify potential donors, sponsors and grantors for various funding channels to OWPA.
● Develop and maintain an income forecast to track wins/losses and share with the OWPA Board President at least monthly.
● Work with the Treasurer, Bookkeeper and Finance Committee in the tracking of all donations to ensure all transactions are timely, transparent and accurate.
● Collaborate with the Grants Committee to identify potential grantors, prepare and submit all reports required by grantors and funders, including the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Gates Foundation, Virginia Hill and others.
● Prospect individual contributions and donations to OWPA via a deliberate approach leveraging both a sales plan and marketing materials.
● Develop long-term and short-term financial partners, supporters and sponsors within the community and beyond.
B. Stewardship - The DD represents OWPA. They interact with OWPA Stakeholders (Board members, donors, sponsors, membership) to meet the organization's financial goals. The DD works cooperatively and effectively as a steward of OWPA on all outreach activities for the Capital Campaign, Donors and Sponsorships.
● Consistently communicate the mission and vision of OWPA to potential sponsors and grantors.
● Promote OWPA within the community and beyond as an arts organization catering to all ages.
C. Communication and Marketing- The DD expands community awareness of and support for OWPA by leveraging existing marketing and branding strategy. They collaborate on communication and marketing activities with the Marketing Manager and the Marketing and Stewardship Committees to create and support outreach activities. They establish and maintain community partnerships through a deliberate outreach campaign fully supported by the OWPA marketing and branding strategy.
● Build and maintain good relations with the community through other community organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, the Evergreen Creative District, and business alliances.
● Help drive OWPA branding strategy through donor outreach activities.
● Coordinate stewardship and outreach efforts with the Marketing manager and the Marketing and Stewardship Committees.
● Measure OWPA program effectiveness and generate an impact report for Ovation West to the community of donors and patrons..
● Collaborate with the Grants Committee to win grants for the building Capital Campaign.
● Manage dues and institutional memberships.
● Participate with other key staff in the evaluation of support staff.
Required Skills and Experience:
● 3-5 years fundraising and grant writing experience
● Strong understanding of non-profit fundraising principals, donor cultivation, grant writing and/or partnership development.
● Strong relationship building and networking skills.
● Strong organizational skills to include fundraising planning and forecast management.
● Contact management as it relates to target list generation and prospecting.
● Ability to prioritize.
● Demonstrated success in both setting and achieving fundraising goals.
● Technical skills including software, spreadsheet skills such as Google Docs, Sheets, contact management applications, CRMs.
● Ideal but not required experience with non-profits and/or performing arts organizations.
● Enthusiastic and willing to collaborate with and be mentored by seasoned OWPA staff with established community and partner relationships.
● Coordinate and ask for help as needed in order to achieve OWPA sponsorship goals.