Description
The Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project is seeking a full-time Development Manager to support its 15th Anniversary fundraising efforts, celebrations, and beyond. The ideal candidate would be able to start in January 2026, immediately utilizing their expertise in service of our growing organization.
The Development Manager is responsible for implementing the annual development strategy for Threads in collaboration with the Managing Director and Artistic/Executive Director. The Development Manager is responsible for identifying and securing grant opportunities along with managing the agency's grant portfolio. Additionally, the Development Manager is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing the agency's individual donor relationships and implementing the annual individual donor development plan.
Competitive candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent in dance, arts management, or non-profit management, and at least 3 years of experience in development for a non-profit/arts organization.
A full position description is available on our website at: www.threadsdance.org/careers
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent in dance, arts management, or non-profit management.
- Understanding of concert dance and non-profit funding is a plus.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in development for a non-profit organization
- Demonstrable skills and experience in grant writing, donor relationships, and managing special events
- High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly, persuasively, and effectively
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and have a thorough understanding of strategic development
- Experience working with Senior Level executives and Boards of Directors in a non-profit environment
- Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new accounts
- Strong partnership-building and event-planning skills
- Proficiency with various computer systems (i.e. email, word documents, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Knowledge of NEONCRM or similar donor management system
- Strong time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.
