SOCIETY OF THE EDUCATIONAL ARTS, INC
New York, NY
US
J. Edgar MOZOUB
Society of the Educational Arts, Inc./Sociedad Educativa de las Artes, Inc. (Teatro SEA)
Position Opening: Development Associate
Description
Society of the Educational Arts, Inc./Sociedad Educativa de las Artes, Inc. (Teatro SEA) seeks an outstanding candidate to fill its part-time position of Development Associate. The mission of SEA is to provide Latino children and youth of New York City with training and access to culturally enriching programs through theater and the arts.
The Position
SEA’s Development Associate will research, plan and organize fundraising activities including individual donations, corporate grants and foundation grants. They will also support the Board of Directors in its fundraising.
The Development Associate will report to the CEO and Managing Director and work closely with the Board Chair. The organization’s goals include significantly enhancing its fundraising capacity, particularly in the area of individual donations, Corporate and Foundation grants.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Fundraising
Research and organize a comprehensive prospect list. Create a calendar for foundations, corporations and government grants/deadlines. Send proposals to meet these deadlines.
Revamp current proposals.
Support our annual individual giving program that includes; identification of potential donors, gift solicitation through appeals and in-person meetings, cultivation through small events, and stewardship in conjunction with the Founding Artistic Director.
Oversee the planning and execution of the organization’s special events including a series of cultivation events for prospective individual donors and institutional supporters.
Board of Directors Relations
Work with the Development Committee of the Board of Directors and the Artistic and Managing Directors to develop strategies to initiate and meet fundraising goals.
Help develop fundraising training for Board members.
Support all development reports to the Board and attend all Board meetings.
Prepare and administer the development budget, projecting and achieving goals for both revenue and expense.
Help establish development policies, systems, and procedures, with an emphasis on ethical practices for soliciting and reporting gifts, and meeting the expectations of donors.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
Excellent organizational and verbal and written skills; a professional demeanor and track record of nurturing long-term relationships with Board members, donors, and industry and civic leaders.
Strong major gift and annual fund campaign experience, with success in both setting and achieving goals.
Experience in responding to grant opportunities from government agencies at all levels and New York City and national foundations.
Financial management experience needed to oversee department budget, both revenue and expenses.
Experience in setting up and using fundraising tools including research and other donor relations software systems and contact management systems.
Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred, but not required.
Deep appreciation for the arts and its benefits for children of all ages.
Hours: Part-time, occasional evening and weekend work required. (30 hours)
Salary: $40k - 45k commensurate with experience.
Location: Remote / Hybrid, willing to negotiate.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume along with two references and two writing samples (preferably one annual fund appeal and one (short) grant proposal) by email to Edgar Mozoub, Managing Director, [email protected]
May 7, 2024 -
$40,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year
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