Responsibilities include:

• Manage ArtChangeUS development strategy to support strategic plan implementation including progress tracking, program budgeting, donor cultivation, and prospect mapping

• Support field relationship building through meetings and presentations

• Lead correspondence with funders and contacts

• Lead the inception, team workflow, and finalization of development materials (e.g. letters of inquiry, proposals, budges, supplementals, etc.)

• Support the development of earned revenue streams via bid proposals, contacting, and ad hoc opportunities

• Contribute to and review key program, research, and presentation materials

• Contribute to and review grant proposals and evaluations

• Contribute to key communications and manage materials for ArtChangeUS audiences (as relevant) including artists, culture bearers, arts administrators, foundation leaders, and the general public

• Manage tracking spreadsheets and similar documentation

• Other development duties as required

Educational Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree or substantial experience in development or 3+ years working in fundraising or an aligned role in the nonprofit sector.

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Desired:

• Track record of development and/or project resource management

• Familiarity with the arts and culture funding landscape

• Passionate about the arts and creating diverse and supportive learning environments

• Knowledge of various art forms and US arts and culture field trends

• Familiarity with racial and cultural equity conversations in the field of arts and culture

• Committed to advancing racial equity and social justice values into operative practice

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with empathy and clarity with existing and prospective collaborators, staff, and funders

• Comfortable facilitating or delivering occasional remarks at presentations and meetings

• Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships

• Strong time management and prioritization skills

• Skilled in proactive and responsive problem-solving and decision-making

• Skill in using a variety of cloud-based software applications, including Google Drive, Microsoft Suite (Excel and Word), Trello, and Zoom

Candidates who meet these qualifications are encouraged to apply. ArtChangeUS is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity as central to our work serving underrepresented communities, and we encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Work Environment & Requirements:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in the weekly schedule is permitted as it aligns with meetings and virtual coworking obligations.

ArtChangeUS staff are a cross-continental team working as far West as Hawai'i and as far East as the Atlantic coast. Consistent cross-timezone availability is required from:

• 7am - 12pm Hawaiʻi Standard Time (HST)

• 10am - 3pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)

• 1pm - 6pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

This hybrid position requires a predominantly virtual working model with select in-person work and activities. This is subject to change in the future. Some travel may be required to attend various programs and events.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates are responsible for providing their own technical equipment (e.g. laptop, wifi, etc) with accommodation support for needs and abilities.

Vaccine Requirement:

All NEO and ArtChange US staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for medical and/or religious exemptions from the vaccination requirement will be considered on an individual basis, to the extent required by law.

Benefits:

Through NEO Philanthropy, this position is offered a full benefits package, including 100% medical coverage for the employee and 90% medical coverage for dependents; 100% coverage for vision, dental, life/AD&D, long-term disability. NEO also offers a 401K retirement savings plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, other supplemental benefits and paid time off.

We encourage all staff to pursue ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Compensation:

Salary is $65,000/year