Development Manager

Venice Arts seeks a full-time Development Manager with 3-5 years experience in a development office, and experience with events, annual campaigns, individual donor development, and fundraising/development communications strategies. This role is under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Director of Institutional Giving.

This is an exempt (salaried), full-time, in-person position since working in a team is highly valued and necessary for success. Compensation in the $70,000-$80,000 range depending on experience; up to 3 weeks of compensated time-off (2-weeks of vacation plus a one-week holiday closure); 12 standard paid holidays; employer-paid medical and dental insurance; up to 8 days of accrued sick days; and an opportunity to contribute to a 401(k). While this position generally works Monday-Friday during standard business hours, candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, as occasional evenings and weekends, as well as offsite hours, will be required.

Events

Act as the lead producer including, but not limited to, managing all event elements, from planning and communications through execution; maintain the event calendar and task spreadsheets; handle logistics; procure auction items, as relevant; manage all wrap activities

Annual Giving Campaigns

Manage annual campaigns, currently consisting of an online/direct mail spring “Camp Campaign” and an online/direct mail “Year-End Campaign.”

Work with the Dev Comm Team to identify the storyline, strategies, collaterals, tasks, and calendar for each campaign, assuring that they implement accurately and efficiently across online, social media and direct mail platforms.

Manage annual fundraising campaigns – online, social media and direct mail.

Coordinate with relevant teams to identify storyline, strategies, collaterals, tasks, manage logistics, including assuring implemented accurately and efficiently across online, social media and direct mail platforms.

Donor Development and Management

Assist in cultivation, engagement and stewardship and engagement of existing and prospective donors

Manage administration, tracking and timely communications around individual and corporate giving.

Administrative Duties

Track and analyze data and interactions around events, campaigns and giving, generate reports for the Executive Director and Board, as applicable

Assist in managing logistics around board meetings, donor engagement and materials

Other Duties As Assigned

You have a minimum of three to five years experience in an active development office, at least at the Coordinator level, development management experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing events, as well as cultivating and stewarding individual and corporate donors.

At least three to five years of experience in development-driven communications, and understanding communications strategy focused on development and how to shape messaging to take advantage of multiple platforms. You are a strong writer and thorough editor.

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Suite. Proficiency in development data systems (FileMaker Pro a plus) and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.

Experience supervising other staff and volunteers tasked with mission-critical, detail-oriented work.

Keen desire to grow in the field. Exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented and able to manage details. Excellent communicator, able to articulate Venice Arts’ mission with passion. Outgoing and comfortable with a range of personalities. Able to manage and meet multiple deadlines with grace, and easily master systems managing relationships, events and giving campaigns and for maintaining calendars, tasks, and data. A graduate of a nonprofit management or a fundraising program, a plus, but is not required.