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The Director of Development will report to the President & CEO and oversee all aspects of the organization’s fundraising activities. They will plan and supervise all annual fundraising appeals; cultivate and solicit gifts from individual donors, including major gifts, planned gifts, and capital campaign contributions; and develop corporate, foundation, and government support. They will partner with the Board of Trustees and the Development Committee to plan and implement special fundraising programs and campaigns. The Director of Development will oversee a team of four, fostering a high-performing, collaborative department.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan
Create individualized strategies for identifying, engaging, cultivating, and stewarding new, current, and lapsed institutional and individual stakeholders
Grow significant contributed revenue opportunities through cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships
Contribute to Rockport Music’s strategic planning efforts
Guide, cultivate, and increase the donor and membership base
Maintain knowledge of best practices in nonprofit governance, state and federal laws and regulations, and significant trends in philanthropy
Advance a culture of philanthropy within the Board
Serve as the liaison to the Development Committee
Ensure efficient and timely development and distribution of agendas and reports
Advise board members on best practices in community ambassadorship and donor cultivation
Lead and oversee the development team
Partner with the Director of Finance to ensure sound fiscal operation of the fundraising function
Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure consistent messaging and outreach strategies
Inspire, coach, lead, and recruit a strong development team
Create a supportive, collaborative, and productive work environment
Oversee the strategic management and use of the database and other development communication tools
Ensure high-quality, individualized, and meaningful stewardship of donors
Requirements:
A seasoned development professional with a passion and commitment to the mission and core values of Rockport Music
Proven success and expertise in all areas of fundraising, including Annual Fund, Corporate, Foundation, and Government Giving, Major Gifts, Events, Planned Giving, and Capital Campaigns
Five to seven years of senior leadership experience and proven success in fundraising across giving categories
Experience inspiring, leading, and mentoring a team of fundraisers
Technical proficiency with donor management and identification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with or willingness to learn Tessitura
Nice to have:
Experience in, and a broad understanding of, classical music and other genres of music
A background in nonprofit organizations, preferably arts organizations
What we offer:
Paid time off and holidays
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurances
Life insurance
401(k) matching up to 3%
Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
Employees may also elect a Flexible Spending Account, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal insurances
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