Advancement Manager

Position Summary

Dublin Arts Council (DAC) seeks an Advancement Manager to lead fundraising, donor engagement and community partnership efforts. This individual is responsible for securing financial support through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants management and special events The Advancement Manager will  ensure the sustainability and growth of DAC’s mission to engage the community, cultivate creativity and foster life-long learning through the arts.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive relationship-builder with a strong background in nonprofit fundraising and donor stewardship. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Advancement Manager will work closely with staff, board members, and community stakeholders to cultivate philanthropic support for DAC’s programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Development

• Build upon a comprehensive strategic development plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation support and planned giving.
• Cultivate donors at all levels to increase financial support.
• Research and write grant proposals, manage grant reporting, and maintain relationships with grant-making organizations.
• Lead donor recognition and stewardship efforts to ensure meaningful engagement with supporters.
• Manage donor databases and track fundraising metrics to evaluate success and identify areas for growth.
• Produce fundraising documents aligned with the strategic development plan for distribution to foundations, donors and the general public.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, businesses, and philanthropic entities to expand DAC’s visibility and financial support.
• Represent DAC at networking events, donor meetings and community gatherings
• Develop compelling impact reports and individual giving campaign materials.
• In tandem with the Executive Director, serve as liaison to the board of directors.
• Work collaboratively with DAC staff to identify key partnerships, engagement strategies, among others.

Special Events & Campaigns

• Plan and execute fundraising events.
• Develop, execute and evaluate annual appeals.
• Collaborate with staff on programming initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, arts administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, grant writing and/or donor relations.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts, grants and sponsorships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and donor outreach.
• Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors and community leaders.
• Knowledge and familiarity with donor database management.
• Passion for the arts and a commitment to DAC’s mission.
  Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $68,000 – $72,000 based on experience.

Dublin Arts Council provides a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid vacation, mileage reimbursement, Simple IRA match, continuing education opportunities and flex time.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume and three references to [email protected] by April 2, 2025. The successful candidate is anticipated to begin late April or early May 2025.

Dublin Arts Council  is committed to equal opportunity in employment and programming.