Development Director [The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH]

Description

The Dayton Art Institute is a strong contributor to the arts community and the groundwork is being layed for a stronger future, as we prepare for our Centennial in 2019.

Reporting to the Director and CEO, and leading a team of five, the Development Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees and senior leadership team to lead and provide strategic vision for all aspects of the museum’s fundraising activities and constituent relationships including annual memberships (General, Jefferson Patterson Society, Corporate Jefferson Patterson Society, and Carnell Society), planned giving, annual fund, grants and sponsorship of programs and exhibitions while promoting the museum’s visibility, as well as providing centralized gift processing and donor relations services that are in constant alignment with broader organizational objectives.  In addition, the Development Director is the museum’s coordinator and primary writer for all grants produced by The Dayton Art Institute and is involved in all aspects of securing and administering grants including those to government agencies, corporations, foundations and other sources in order to meet the museum’s annual capital and endowment goals.  The Development Director will participate with the Director and CEO in The DAI’s Centennial Campaign, currently in its silent phase, by executing grant proposals and involvement as appropriate with solicitations.

Funding Background

The Dayton Art Institute has 72 full-time equivalent employees and an operating budget of nearly $5 million. Endowments total approximately $17 million. Half of the museum’s operating revenue is generated through its philanthropic efforts, while endowment support and earned revenue provide 18% and 21%, respectively.  Approximately $2 million is raised annually through membership, corporate donations including sponsorships, foundation and individual gifts.

The museum’s fundraising team raised nearly $4 million in private and public sector support in 2015 (from over 5,000 contributors). This includes gifts and pledges for all purposes, unrestricted and restricted support and endowment. Over the last six years, gifts, pledges and memberships have averaged nearly $3 million per year. The museum has 5,500 members and 123,000 visited the museum in 2015.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• 7-10 years related experience in all areas of fundraising to include major gifts, corporate sponsorships, memberships, planned gifts, grants, etc.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated senior level experience in a small to medium size organization, preferably in a non-profit and/or arts related organization
• A generalist experienced in all facets of fundraising, including campaigns, planned giving, individual and institutional fundraising, events, and memberships; success building, leading, and mentoring fundraising teams
• Track record of success in earned income and fund development including donor solicitation and cultivation, corporate sponsorships, grants and membership campaigns
• Experience with prospecting, cultivating and soliciting individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities essential
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and funder reports, expertise in current fundraising techniques, and experience creating and following through on donor/funder strategies and action plans.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software; ability and willingness to attend evening/weekend events on a regular basis and to travel, as required.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in fiscal management, budget oversight and financial analysis
• Genuine passion for The Dayton Art Institute and its Mission
• Familiarity with the Dayton philanthropic community
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with wide range of target audiences including board members, donors, current and prospective members and volunteers to strategize for the future, tap into new opportunities and employ new approaches all while assuring day-to-day operations are effective.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must possess an attitude and personality that exudes a charismatic and engaging image to the public – fostering goodwill among the museum’s many users and guests, and recognizing the dynamics involved in working with the city’s social, business and civic leaders and organizations.
• Excellent project/time management skills – able to plan and organize multiple projects simultaneously.

How to Apply

For consideration, please submit letter of interest including salary expectation, resume and four (4) references to The Dayton Art Institute, Attn: Monica Walker, Human Resources/Administration Director or email mwalker@daytonart.org. Email is the preferred method for applying, with all attachments in MS Word or .pdf format only.  The subject line of your email must include your full name and title of the position for which you are applying (for example: Jane Doe, Development Director).  Please do not include the cover letter and/or resume in the body of your email.

Candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen, nicotine/tobacco test and criminal records check.

Submission deadline: August 19, 2016.  Please note that incomplete application materials may not receive full consideration for the position.

General Information:

The Dayton Art Institute is a smoke, nicotine and tobacco free workplace.  In an effort to improve the overall health of the workforce and while reducing health care benefit costs, The Dayton Art Institute has enhanced its Nicotine/Tobacco Free Workplace Policy to no longer hire nicotine/tobacco users. The use of any nicotine products including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and any other products containing nicotine and/or other nicotine products that are not approved by the Federal Drug Administration for tobacco cessation are prohibited. The use of electronic smoking devices (also known as electronic cigarettes or “e-cigarettes”) is prohibited in any place where smoking of tobacco products is prohibited.

Calls and emails regarding the status of your application submission are not accepted.  Candidates selected for interviews will be notified via phone or email.  Due to the high volume of submissions generally received, The DAI contacts only a small percentage of applicants. If we are unable to accommodate your request, you will receive an e-mail notifying you of such.  If there is interest in discussing this position with you, someone on staff will contact you.