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.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 goalsIdentify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors as well as private and public entities to secure gifts, grants, and sponsorshipsRegularly connect with prospects, building relationships to grow donor portfolioDevelop and oversee individual giving strategy and the processes necessary for successServe as a chief fundraiser and organizational relationship-builder, cultivating new donor relationships and identifying new sources of contributed revenueSubstantially increase our contributed revenue to complement programming growthPartner with the Communications Team to coordinate all development communication effortsOversee and lead all fundraising events, including our annual Gala, in consultation with the Executive Director, Accent Dance Board, Grants Manager, and senior staffStrategize around, prepare solicitations for, and mobilize Gala honorees, co-chairs, committees, and sponsors to activate Gala fundraisingMaximize and identify existing opportunities (planned rehearsals, residencies, performances, etc.) for cultivation and stewardship of supporters and prospectsServe as an internal advocate of the development program, successfully communicating and activating development priorities and activities throughout Accent DanceStay up to date with best practices in non-profit fundraising, including emerging trends, regulations, and compliance requirementsAttend board meetings and provide comprehensive updates on development activities, including presentations, reports, and tracking documentsREQUIREMENTSExtensive 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 supportBachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as nonprofit management, business administration, or marketingExperience driving organizational growthCommitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and sectorDemonstrated track record of cultivating relationships and expanding and diversifying contributed incomeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of fundraising software and tools, such as donor databases, online giving platforms, and email marketing systemsPassion for our organization’s missionDemonstrated ability to work collaborativelyKnowledge of local and regional philanthropic trends and the ability to design programs for non-profit development that capitalize on those trends

Minimum Salary: 65000 Maximum Salary: 100000 Salary Unit: Yearly