TITLE: Senior Development Manager, Membership and Events
DEPARTMENT Development
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
SCHEDULE: Full time; Occasional evenings/weekends required.
SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$75,000
The total compensation includes a generous benefits package with medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Established in 1982, Headlands promotes artistic exploration and development of new creative work. We offer artists encouragement and opportunities for reflective thought, dialogue and collaboration with others; and offer visitors access to the unique campus and to engaging public programming.
Through residencies and public programs, including open houses, lectures, performances and community meals, we seek to explore and interpret the relationship between place and the creative process and to extend appreciation for the role of artists in society. Residencies bring artists from many different disciplines, cultural backgrounds, and nationalities to live and work on site each year, while public programs engage artists, scholars, activists, and other professionals.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Senior Development Manager, Membership and Events (SDMME) reports directly to the Executive Director. This role focuses on coordinating all aspects of Headlands annual Benefit Auction, growing our Membership Program, and engaging our donor base with opportunities for creativity and artist-activated programming throughout the year.
The SDMME will help manage donor relations by providing excellent stewardship and facilitating communication across the organization. The SDMME regularly shares information internally and externally about upcoming offerings and opportunities, and attracts new supporters as well as helps to maintain existing supporters.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP AND EVENTS
All of the duties and responsibilities outlined below are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other non-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and will regularly be reviewed.
Annual Benefit Art Auction & Special Events
Serve at the staff lead producer for the Annual Benefit Auction
Facilitate art procurement efforts in collaboration with the Auction Committee, and act as point of contact for participating artists, galleries, and collectors
Manage and contract help for specific events and general development tasks, including temporary Auction Coordinator
Plan and execute 10-15 intimate stewardship and cultivation events, including seasonal Friends & Family dinners, Members Dinners, artist-at-home events, off-site receptions, and additional special events ranging in size throughout the year
Manage event timelines and budgets, and coordinate all event logistics, including contracts with outside vendors for both on-site and off-site events
Manage event marketing and outreach efforts including materials for print and web
Donor Stewardship
Generate and manage donor event invitations and all event communications
Create strategies for event follow-up and cultivation
Manage Auction experience event packages post-event
Membership Program
Generate and/or schedule regular membership communications, including engagement opportunities, renewal outreach, and e-newsletter content; measure effectiveness
Track and analyze membership data to demonstrate results; provide reports for review and decision-making
Project manage Headlands’ targeted and year-end annual appeal process and mailing
Corporate & In-Kind Sponsorship
Oversee Headlands’ in-kind sponsorships and relationships
Attract new and maintain current corporate and in-kind supporters by identifying and tracking value added
Assist with research and solicitation of corporate sponsors, and coordinate benefit fulfillment as it specifically pertains to special events
Research and solicit in-kind sponsors for goods and services such as wine and spirits, food and catering, and design services to support the organization across departments
Maintain inventory of goods and services received, and acknowledge all sponsors
Meticulously maintain database of event attendees, corporate and in-kind sponsors, art collectors, prospects, and event vendors
General Administration
Maintain database of event attendees, corporate and in-kind sponsors, art collectors, prospects, and event vendors
Compile data and prepare reports for Executive Director
Serve on cross departmental task forces as appropriate
Required Experience
A passion for the arts and/or art history
3-5 years of cultivation and/or donor stewardship experience
Prior experience with planning and/or supporting events
Excellent written and face-to-face communication skills.
Strong customer relationship/interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize projects and execute
Experience working with public sector preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communications, and collaborations skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage and track budgets
Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team managing deadlines and communicating effectively to staff across all levels of the organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, GSuite, Slack, and Salesforce
Due to our Marin Headlands location, reliable vehicle access is required
Must be computer literate with strong MS Word and Excel skills; Creative Cloud and PowerPoint a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently is required to talk and hear; stand; walk use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
Must be able to do extended periods of work at a computer
Must be able to assist with events, which includes lifting up to 25 lbs
Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends
TO APPLY
Headlands Center for the Arts is committed to a diverse and pluralistic workplace. People of Color and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should email a single PDF attachment that includes both a cover letter and resume to jobs@headlands.org. The subject line of your email should be Senior Development Manager, Membership and Events/your name.
Review of applications will begin Monday, March 22, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Please note: Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who will be invited to interview will be contacted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Headlands Center for the Arts is committed to a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals; as such Headlands is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns. Headlands makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate.
Headlands Center for the Arts prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. Headlands will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
