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Overview

Opportunity

City Ballet of Boston (CBB) is seeking an inaugural Director of Development (Director), a new and exciting position that will be essential in bringing this successful and well-respected arts organization to its next level. The Director will spearhead the organization’s development function and expand community presence in fundraising and building a corporate support strategy. CBB is poised for growth, and the Director will play an integral role in developing the organization’s infrastructure and amplifying its programmatic impact.

Responsibilities

As a key member of CBB’s leadership team, The Director of Development will play an integral role with the organization as it solidifies its organizational infrastructure and amplifies its programmatic impact. Reporting to, and working closely with, Tony Williams, the Director will have the opportunity to employ creativity and strategy to design and develop CBB’s fundraising function.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

• Build a vibrant, donor-centric development culture
• Effectively steward and communicate with existing donors
• Collaborate with board members and other stakeholders to identify and cultivate prospective donors
• Partner with leadership team and board to create and oversee highly valued donor events

Strategic Development of Fundraising Function

• Develop and execute CBB’s annual development plan to identify strategies to secure earned and contributed revenue
• Develop capacity building, restricted, and unrestricted funding support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Identify and employ tactics and strategies for growth and success across all areas of fundraising

Data Management

• Use quantitative and qualitative evaluation of fundraising outcomes to create informed, data-driven, and donor-centric strategies
• Create a streamlined development operations process to track proposals and reports

Leadership and Management

• Participate in strategic planning for long term initiatives
• Recruit and oversee a part-time Development Operations Associate responsible for grant submission and reporting, data entry and gift processing

Marketing

• Work with an external Marketing firm to promote performances and develop innovative and effective fundraising messages/materials that amplify brand, drive earned and contributed revenue
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to attract corporate sponsorship/advertising for CBB performances

Qualifications

CCB understands that candidates rarely meet 100% of the qualifications. Candidates, both locally and from outside the region, in particular women and people from underrepresented backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply if they meet many of the qualifications.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ leadership development and/or philanthropy experience in a nonprofit
• BA (highly desired), MA (a plus), or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of fundraising success, meeting or exceeding annual targets, including individual gifts, grants, and sponsorships
• A creative, self-starter with experience in strategic planning and implementation
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational and managerial skills, including overseeing a small team
• Understanding of development operations best practices
• Technologically savvy and knowledgeable, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and donor CRM software (Salesforce) and other tools
• Compelling written and oral communication skills and highly effective interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated alignment with CBB mission and values around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• An interest in and knowledge of performing arts, ballet/dance culture a plus

How To Apply

This search is being conducted in partnership with TSNE. All submissions receive an acknowledgment and are confidential within the hiring committee and TSNE. Electronic submissions sent through the above link are preferred.

Candidates should include a resume or profile that displays their skills and experiences, as well as a cover letter describing their interest and how their qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of CBB.

The position will remain open and applications will be accepted until an offer is accepted; however, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early and preferential consideration will be given to those who apply by Friday, November 15. The CBB hiring committee will review applications and candidates who are selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified. Finalists will undergo referencing and background checks. Questions may be directed to TSNE Search Consultant Mimi Brunelle .

The Director of Development position is a full-time exempt position with a hybrid work-environment based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Salary is competitive with relevant experience, within the framework of the organization’s annual operating budget, and in the approximate range of $80,000 – 100,000.

City Ballet of Boston is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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