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Job Announcement - Development Manager

The Diablo Regional Arts Association, based in Walnut Creek, is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented person, with an interest in the Arts to join our team.  DRAA is committed to making the Lesher Center for the Arts (LCA) one of the leading arts centers in the Bay Area. As a non-profit organization, DRAA raises funds to support the full spectrum of professional arts programs at the LCA including drama, musical theatre, dance, opera, symphony, music and the visual arts.

DRAA seeks a Development Manager who will be responsible for front-line fundraising activities related to annual giving including direct mail, major gifts, events, corporate sponsorship and foundations. This key position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors and staff to advance DRAA’s significant commitment to revenue growth.

A minimum of three years fundraising experience is required along with demonstrated success. Excellent writing and speaking skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are also important.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Manage, support, and track development efforts of Executive Director, Board, and other volunteers in the following areas
  • Leadership/Board Gifts
  • Major Individual Gifts
  • Major Foundation Gifts
  • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Small Business Gifts
  • Event sales, auction management & solicitation
• Manage and implement all development activities pertaining to
  • Individual Membership Campaign (i.e. direct mail solicitations and follow-up)
  • Special event logistics
  • Foundation and government grants (including prospect identification, research & grant writing)
• Staff all Development meetings
  • Work with Chairs to develop meeting agendas
  • Send meeting reminders
  • Take and distribute meeting minutes
  • Manage and support volunteer activities between meetings
• Maintain donor relationship management systems (including database management, benefits fulfillment, gift acknowledgement)
  

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience in comprehensive annual fund programs
2. Database experience required; knowledge of Salesforce.com software strongly preferred
3. Thorough knowledge of fundraising strategies for individual donors
4. Proven ability to meet ambitious goals
5. Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple tasks on time with competing priorities and deadlines
6. Outstanding interpersonal skills and judgment to represent DRAA both within and outside the organization
7. Ability to write and speak persuasively; excellent written and oral communication skills
8. Excellent telephone and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)
9. Excellent organizational skills to work productively in a fast-paced, high-production environment
10. Proven ability to work well within a team and independently
11. Discretion in handling confidential information
    
    Personal Characteristics

1. You enjoy your work - You bring a sense of humor with you to the office. Our team really loves what we do - we work very, very hard but we have a great time too
2. Strong work ethic - You enthusiastically persist until ambitious goals are achieved. You are resourceful and innovative at tackling complex challenges in a sustainable, pro-active fashion.
3. Passionate commitment to your profession - You champion projects and the team's needs and implement a model of continuous improvement in project-related tasks.
4. Accountability - You are a results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds yourself accountable for performance and takes absolute ownership.
5. Entrepreneurship: You possess a high energy level, which allows you to react to situations quickly nd decisively. You possess the self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position, you're not afraid to ask questions and you proactively find answers to make decisions. 
6. Flexibiilty and adaptability - You should be able to switch gears in various high-stress situations and apply yourself to quickly learning new technologies

Hours: 35-hour workweek, M-F 9am-5pm, some evenings and weekends required

Salary Range:  $50,000-$55,000

Benefits for full-time employees after 90 days including health and three-weeks paid vacation

To Apply: Please e-mail your resume, and cover letter, addressing your specific interest in this position to Executive Director Peggy White at pwhite@draa.org.