Development Director

Development Director

Hiring Organization Information

Organization Name: 
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY)
Website: 
https://baay.org
City: 
Bellingham
State: 
WA
Country: 
United States

Position Information

Employment Type: 
Full time
Experience Level: 
Professional
Salary Range: 
49920 - 54080
Job Category: 
Project Management
Research
Development | Fundraising
Organizational Overview: 

Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization that offers quality instruction in theater, choir, dance, music, and visual arts to youth ages 5-17. The mission of BAAY is to enrich children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. BAAY serves over 1500 children annually in our campus theatre, and in EduArts after-school enrichment classes in elementary schools throughout Whatcom County. Through our programs, we create community, and teach children confidence, character and creativity.

Role Responsibilities: 

The Development Director is responsible for the refinement, implementation, and oversight of BAAY’s development practices. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • STRATEGIC PLANNING - Work with the ED and the Board of Directors to review past fundraising efforts, assess current resources, and establish annual budget goals.
  • DONOR IDENTIFICATION - Work with the ED and board to identify, cultivate, and engage potential donors.
  • DONATION FACILITATION - Ensure all avenues for receiving and processing donations (eg. web pages, online campaigns, Facebook fundraisers, check processing) are fully functional, convenient, and engaging for donors.
  • DONOR MANAGEMENT - Use BAAY’s customer relationship management (CRM) system to keep accurate donor records, send acknowledgements, and send year-end tax receipts.
  • COMMUNICATIONS - Oversee all aspects of donor communications, including personal, print and digital platforms. Work with ED to craft messaging and ensure appropriate delivery via print, email, social media and web-based portals.
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Work with ED to develop and implement sponsorship programs for local businesses and corporate donors. Develop relationships with local organizations, alumni, and community members that are strategically valuable to BAAY for sponsorships and partnerships.
  • FAMILY OUTREACH - Work with ED and Artistic Director (AD) to craft and deliver appropriate messaging at parent meetings, shows, and other BAAY events as appropriate.
  • CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT - Work with ED and board to develop and oversee all fundraising campaigns, whether annual, perennial, seasonal, capital, or project-specific.
  • GRANT MANAGEMENT - Work with ED and other stakeholders to identify and secure appropriate and feasible grants. Ensure accurate representation of BAAY’s mission and program delivery statistics. Manage grant applications, tracking, and reporting.
  • EVENT PLANNING & SUPPORT - Work with ED, board, and volunteers to help plan and actively support BAAY fundraising events.
  • BOARD ENGAGEMENT – Regularly update board on progress and actively partner with board members in development activities, especially in cultivating donor relations.
Candidate Qualifications: 
  • Passion for BAAY and its mission
  • Excellent written, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong administrative, organizational, project management, and research skills
  • Willingness to work collaboratively and creatively with staff, volunteers, families, and board members
  • Fearlessness about asking people for money
  • Proficient with technology (Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.)
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
  • Sense of humor, team player, ability to have fun while getting things done

    • How to Apply

    Application Instructions: 
    Email resume and cover letter to jobs@baay.org
    How to Apply URL: 
    https://baay.org/jobs