Director of Development and Fundraising

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Job Description for AUM Director of Development and Fundraising

Position Title: Development and Fundraising

Length of Term: Two years

Reports To: Entire Board of Directors

The board of directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To that end it:

1. Determines how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short-range planning
2. Evaluates its performance and overall performance of the organization in achieving the mission
3. Establishes policies for the effective management of the organization

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Arts Unity Movement’s annual fundraising plan
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Manage the implementation of Raiser's Edge and oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
• Creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
• Overseeing organization of special events
• Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
• Delegate development and fundraising tasks to volunteers
• Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations
• Attend board meetings and appropriate committee meetings
• Actively serve on at least one committee and offer to take on special assignments
• Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings
• Make an annual contribution to the organization commensurate with ability
• Participate in fund raising activities and special events
• Strictly adhere to conflict of interest policies
• Strictly adhere to confidentiality policies

Time Demands (approximate):

• Attend and actively participate in board meetings held quarterly and more often as needed.
• Fundraising time as needed
• Attend and actively participate in committee meetings and related work (1-3 hours per month as determined by the committee)
• Attend special events such as fundraisers and NewGround shows
• Meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc. (approx. 4 hours annually)

Financial and Resource Development Expectations:

• Make an annual gift "commensurate or significant according to your circumstance" to the organization (in order to achieve 100% board giving)

• Sell tickets to performances and fundraising events
• Identify and cultivate potential donors