Boulder Ballet - Part Time Development Manager

10-15 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend commitments

The Development Manager is responsible for driving contributed revenue through cultivation of long-term relationships and partnerships with all community stakeholders.  Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will be involved in all aspects of fundraising at Boulder Ballet, including planning and executing the development strategy for corporate and individual giving, special fundraising events, and government and foundation support.  The Development Manager will also work closely with our contract grant writer to prepare and submit grant applications, including researching and applying for new grant opportunities.

Founded in 1982, the mission of Boulder Ballet is to create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists, students and audiences through the opportunities of performance, the excellence of training, the enrichment of education and outreach for all.  Our professional company of nine dancers presents twelve ticketed performances and numerous free outreach events each season.  Boulder Ballet School boasts a student enrollment of over 550 students (the largest in the region) and offers a wide range of classes from beginning through professional level, ages 3 through adult.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning annual and long-term development strategies that increase contributed revenue and broaden the support base (individual, corporate and foundation)
• Research prospects for new and renewing donors at all levels
• Organize and assist in the management and execution of donor and fundraising events
• Develop, plan and implement cultivation and stewardship tactics, which includes producing timely thank you letters, coordinating thank you calls, and maintaining accurate public donor listings
• Prepare corporate sponsorship proposals and manage sponsor benefit fulfillment
• Work with contract grant writer to prepare and submit grant applications as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor, sponsorship, and grant records in GiftWorks database
• Assist with the collection and tracking of statistical information for reporting purposes
• Prepare monthly development reporting, and support Board participation in fundraising initiatives

Qualifications:

• A related college or university degree and at least two years of fundraising/development experience in a nonprofit setting (dance/arts organization preferred)
• Successful track record with grant proposals and fundraising targets
• The ability to think creatively, work independently, and take initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle competing priorities in a small, fast-paced work environment
• Proven ability in building and maintaining long-term relationships

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to Wrenn Combs, Executive Director at wrenn@boulderballet.org.  Position open until filled, salary commensurate with experience.