Director of Development

Accent Dance NYC - Director of Development

Accent Dance NYC is entering a period of new growth with significantly expanded outreach and programming as we transition from private to public charity status.

We are looking for a Development Director with extensive managerial and fundraising experience to lead our development strategy, diversify our revenue sources, substantially increase our contributed income, and cultivate new and existing relationships with individual donors as well as private and public entities.

The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director, our Board, and our Grants Manager. The successful candidate should have significant experience in nonprofit fundraising and a passion for making a positive impact in our New York metropolitan community.

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Development Director Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy and fundraising plan in collaboration with our Founder / Executive Director, Development Committee, Grants Manager, and Communications Team to increase revenue and achieve our financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors as well as private and public entities to secure gifts, grants, and sponsorships.
• Regularly connect with prospects, building relationships to grow donor portfolio.
• Develop and oversee individual giving strategy and the processes necessary for success.
• Serve as a chief fundraiser and organizational relationship-builder, cultivating new donor relationships and identifying new sources of contributed revenue.
• Substantially increase our contributed revenue to complement programming growth.
• Partner with the Communications Team to coordinate all development communication efforts.
• Oversee and lead all fundraising events, including our annual Gala, in consultation with the Executive Director, Accent Dance Board, Grants Manager, and senior staff.

Requirements :

Extensive managerial and fundraising experience, preferably in the performing arts with a proven track record of consistently securing significant donations, sponsorships, and other sources of public and private (e.

g. corporate / foundations) financial support.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as nonprofit management, business administration, or marketing.
• Experience driving organizational growth.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and sector.
• Demonstrated track record of cultivating relationships and expanding and diversifying.

Application Process :

To be considered, please submit your application to : Andrea Ziegelman, Executive Director, at [email protected] with Development Director in the subject line.

Your application should include a resume and a substantive cover letter that describes your interest in, and qualifications for, this position.

References upon request. Please submit your application electronically as one PDF document.

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