The Director of Development is responsible for leading fundraising efforts and ensuring the organization meets its fundraising goals. They should have a strong track record in creating and executing fundraising plans covering major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, individual giving, alumni stewardship, and special events.

Eyebeam is seeking an individual who can identify and develop relationships with major gift prospects, corporate and foundation donors, individuals, and alumni, as well as raise funds for special events and projects that engage Eyebeam's community.

The Director of Development will oversee the creation of targeted appeals to encourage donations and enhance donor relationships. They will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Fundraising Committee to align fundraising strategies with Eyebeam's mission. Furthermore, they will present plans and measurable performance metrics to ensure seamless integration with the organization's overall strategic vision and provide support that will drive Eyebeam forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Donor Prospecting

Grow and expand donor database and use effective and creative strategies to foster and maintain relationships with potential donors
Collaborate with the ED and Board to identify and cultivate new donors
Research individuals, corporations, and foundations interested in making significant gifts and grants in alignment with Eyebeam’s mission
Keep track, record, and summarize research into an easy-to-understand report for biweekly updates for the Executive Director and/or Fundraising Committee

Fundraising

Develop and implement fundraising strategies that will support the organization’s short-term and long-term goals
Translate the fundraising strategy into an effective and actionable plan to secure funding at all levels:

Low: $1 - $10,000

Medium:$10,000 - $100,000

High: $100,000 - $1M+

Grow and Expand Individual Giving: Cultivate and steward potential donors with a focus on establishing recurring and long-term donor relationships
Achieve sustainable revenue growth through diversification, raising organizational visibility, and pursuing new opportunities through strategic partnerships
Ensure that donors are properly acknowledged and recognized for ALL contributions

Campaign Management

Manage digital engagement and fundraising campaigns for the Eyebeam website, social media, and donor platforms, such as Givelively, Benevity, or Salesforce
Create and oversee successful fundraising events, including one spring fundraiser, two to four in-person gatherings, and one end-of-year campaign annually
Create compelling press releases, impact reports, engaging social media content, and effective email campaigns for online, hybrid, or in-person events

Reporting and Communication

Prepare and submit written proposals, budgets, and other documentation to secure funding for General Operations, Programs and Capital Expansion initiatives
Manage the process of grant writing, and fiduciary reporting to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations

General

Assist with written communication as assigned by the Executive Director or Board of Directors

Requirements

5+ years of successful fundraising experience
Demonstrated ability to successfully fundraise in the non-profit sector, preferably in an arts and cultural context
Broad understanding of various development campaigns, activities, and tools including proposal and grant development, End of Year Campaigns, Special Events, databases, and CRMs for donor segmentation and research
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with all ll media and digital platforms, storytelling and brand development
Decisive and methodical
Collaborate in a fast-paced and highly interactive culture
Adept at learning new things and welcome challenges and change
An individual who is confident about advancing the mission of the Org.
Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM and fundraising hub
B.A. or higher

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