We’re hiring! The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is looking for a Development + Annual Fund Manager to join our team.
About the Position
Overview
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (The ACGG) is dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant arts sector in Guilford County. The creative sector’s trusted resource for funding, advocacy, and support. The ACGG is dedicated to leading, promoting, and expanding the arts in our communities. We are the largest public and private alliance in the Greater Greensboro region dedicated to sustaining our local arts economy. The Development + Annual Fund Manager is an integral member of The ACGG team. The Annual Fund Manager will strategize and manage the annual fund campaigns, including supporting the Annual Fund Council, leading direct and digital campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising events. Implement donor acquisition and renewal strategies, maintain “connector” files, steward and cultivate donors, and participate in The ACGG fundraising events. Further, the Development + Annual Fund Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the development office, including database management, gift acknowledgment, and donor stewardship.
The Right Fit
Team Culture is important to all of us who work for The ACGG. It is what makes us a
better organization that drives impact. The right person for this role is someone who is fearless, committed to the mission of The ACGG, and wants to be a part of the team. Someone who works collaboratively, is proactive, not afraid to ask questions but is a self-starter, and is willing to put in the work to learn, and believes in excellence is the right person. Is that you?
The ACGG Team Values
- We are not boring. We’re proud to be different!
- We are self-managed and self-motivated. We encourage education and coaching as part of our culture of disciplined excellence, and we don’t have time to micromanage. But we have all the time for questions and supportive camaraderie.
- We are passionate about and active in the promotion of the arts.
- We are ready to rise to the occasion when needed. We do not just have a job; we
have responsibilities and value the difference. - We value being highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
- No one should ever be afraid to speak up and share ideas. This does not mean you need to be an extrovert. Just embrace your strong sense of self.
Summary of Key Accountabilities
Overall:
In collaboration, consultation, and partnership with the President and Development
Committee:
- Develop a yearly plan with measurable goals, timelines, and assigned
accountabilities - Oversee ongoing development efforts and identify new funding opportunities
- Be a good steward of all donor relations
- Not afraid of having growth goals in the annual fund
Annual Fund:
- Develop direct mail, lapsed donor, and customized development strategies for
individuals, corporations, and others - Plan and coordinate Peer-to-Peer fundraising events
- Is not afraid of having growth goals in the annual fund
Day-to-Day Development Operations - Enter and maintain donor information into the database, including biographical
information, gift details, name and address, and other highly confidential and
sensitive information. - Process and acknowledge gifts following approved turnaround and accuracy
standards. - Generate and file correspondence related to gift processing, including gift
acknowledgment, tribute notification letters, and year-end tax receipts. - Perform database maintenance projects such as coding events, donor ratings,
committee membership, leadership survey information, and updating and archiving
data. - Perform monthly financial reconciliations with Finance.
- Export accurate and timely data for donor mailings and emails.
External and Board Relations:
- Supports the activities of the President + CEO, Development Committee, and Annual Fund Council
- Oversees and reports to the Development Committee
Qualifications
Essential:
- The candidate must be an individual of impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
- Strong interest in the arts and cultural sector and the ability to demonstrate that interest with a reasonable level of confidence and knowledge to donors and funders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Comfortable presenting information to small and large groups.
- A team player with a flexible and adaptable style; ability to work both independently without close oversight; productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity and objectivity, and the capacity for self-reflection, critical self-evaluation, and proactive self-improvement
Technical Knowledge and Attributes:
- Experience with donor databases and understanding of how data drives critical
decision-making. - Basic knowledge of MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of customer relationship management systems
- Basic knowledge of remote team meeting software, presentation tools, and graphics tools
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried, benefits-eligible position. The policies outlined in The ACGG Personnel Handbook apply.
BENEFITS: (subject to change): health, life, dental, retirement, paid vacation time (10 days), and holidays (12 days)
SALARY RANGE: $52,000 – $55,000, depending on experience
TO APPLY: Send your current resume accompanied by a cover letter to Chaunte Rankin at crankin@theacgg.org
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, go to www.theacgg.org.
