Development Director

If you are interested in the position, we encourage you to submit your application materials immediately. This role is responsible for increasing support from individual, corporate, government funders, and foundations; managing grant writing and reporting; and strengthening donor relationships across all programs, including LUNA Fête, Arts Market, and the Young Artist Movement (YAM), and all Arts New Orleans Programs. The Development Director will oversee key fundraising initiatives, major gifts strategy, all grant writing and management, and to develop a planned giving program. Ideal Qualifications • Must embrace the mission of Arts New Orleans • 6+ years of experience in development, professional fundraising, grant writing and management • Strong interpersonal and writing skills • Knowledge of and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising • Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and volunteers • Have the desire to build external relationships • Be a self-starter and goal-driven to work with the President and CEO and our board to participate in donor visits and fundraising calls • Be organized and exhibit "follow through" on tasks and goals • Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability • Bachelor's degree, master’s degree preferred • History of managing personnel Responsibilities · Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure financial support for the organization's programs, projects, and operations. · Oversee the Development Manager · Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors and corporate sponsors to expand the organization's funding base.

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