Please send a resume, writing sample (a solicitation or thank you letter preferred) and three references by email to
mailto:susanearly@visarts.org. No phone calls, please.
Deadline for applying is October 28.
Overview:
Responsible for managing several programs at the Visual Arts Center, including individual and corporate memberships, and corporate sponsorships for events and exhibitions. Duties include promoting memberships for individuals and corporations, membership acknowledgment and recognition, stewardship, and securing corporate sponsorships for
VACR's events and exhibitions.
Responsibilities include:
1. Plan, manage and implement a membership development plan for individuals, including VACR students and the community in general, including recruitment, retention, acknowledgement and stewardship strategies.
2. Plan, manage and implement a membership program for businesses and corporations, including recruitment, retention, acknowledgement and stewardship strategies.
3. Plan, manage and implement a sponsorship program (working with the Special Events Coordinator) for sponsorships and in-kind donations for VACR events and exhibitions.
4. Oversee production and accuracy of donor lists for the annual report and annual donor boards.
5. Work with the Development Associate on maintaining database record accuracy for members and sponsors.
6. Create and update membership marketing materials, e.g. letters, new member welcome packets, newsletter articles, fact sheets, questionnaires, brochures, etc.
7. Assist the Marketing Coordinator with membership information for the website, blogs, and other internet endeavors.
8. Assist with the production of mailings to ensure they are sent but in a timely manner.
9. Coordinate information as needed with the Education Department's database.
10. Follow-up on lapsed members to find out why they didn't renew and produce reports.
11. Maintain accurate and up-to-date files on local businesses and corporations for solicitations.
12. Produce reports showing the results of recruitment and retention activities, lapsed donors, etc.
13. Assist with small-scale special events, such as donor recognition or cultivation events.
14. Assist with large-scale special events, such as Craft & Design Show and Collectors' Night.
15. Assist Vice President of Development & Special Events or VACR President with meetings and other functions, as requested.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Development & Special Events or VACR President.
Requirements:
* A bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of development experience, preferably in an organization that has a membership program.
* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good organizational skills
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
* Computer literacy in Word and Excel
* Knowledge of DonorPerfect software preferred, but not mandatory.