Do you have a passion for jazz or are you looking to be a part of a great local organization? If you are interested in working or interning for Jazz St. Louis, please send your resume to careers@jazzstl.org.
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JOB TITLE: Director of Development, Jazz St. Louis
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
POSITION OVERVIEW
Jazz St. Louis (JSL) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organized and strategic leader, with a demonstrated record of success as a major gifts fundraiser, to serve as our Director of Development. Working with the Executive Director, JSL staff and Board leadership, as well as fundraising, public relations and marketing consultants, the Director of Development will have primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the financial resources necessary to support anticipated growth in this vibrant organization. In addition to leading annual fundraising efforts to support a current budget of $1.8 million, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to help formulate and implement a Capital/Endowment Campaign in connection with a transformative $12 million expansion project currently being considered in a feasibility study.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and monitor development strategic plan and yearly development action plans and budget to meet organizational plans and goals. Prepare quarterly progress reports.
- Develop, monitor and manage all JSL fundraising activities in line with strategic objectives including, but not limited to, membership, individual giving, major gifts, corporate/foundation grants, sponsorships, planned giving, and special events.
- Establish stewardship plan and communication strategy to maintain and improve donor relations, with particular emphasis on stewardship of major donors.
- Work with consultant, Executive Director, Board and volunteer leadership to formulate and implement Capital/Endowment Campaign strategies including donor identification, gift cultivation, solicitation, donor recognition, stewardship and reporting.
- Oversee all marketing and public relations efforts, managing and coordinating with consultants as required. Develop and implement marketing and communications plan, including concept, design, production, distribution and evaluation of regular print and electronic material, annual reports, website design, etc. as well as Capital/Endowment Campaign marketing materials and related communications.
- Engage Board development committee as staff liaison.
- Seek out opportunities for collaboration by establishing and maintaining relationships with other organizations, foundations, key community and strategic partners.
- Supervise development staff, including Membership and Special Events Manager and Development Writer. Provide training, instruction and direction to interns, volunteers, and Board members to support development efforts.
- Ensure that donor files and records are maintained accurately and in accordance with IRS guidelines.
- Attend staff meetings, board meetings, support Jazz at the Bistro concert activities and perform concert duty and other functions; evening availability will be required for performances and special events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required. Additional education and/or professional credentials a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and solicitation techniques with at least 5 years of experience with emphasis on major gifts. Capital campaign experience preferred.
- Successful track record of identifying, cultivating and soliciting from a variety of funding sources.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage a strategic plan, annual plans and budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective relationships with volunteers, staff, major gift donors and prospects at all levels. Experience working directly with senior executives, foundation directors and community leaders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience developing successful donor communications and marketing materials.
- Experience in a supervisory role.
- Must demonstrate initiative and be able to perform well with minimal supervision.
TO APPLY
This position is full-time and salaried with health benefits available. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to careers@jazzstl.org.
INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ ST. LOUIS
The mission of Jazz St. Louis is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education, and outreach. Established in 1995 by the late Barbara Rose, who sought to bring high quality jazz performances back to the St. Louis community, the original “Just Jazz” performance series became Jazz at the Bistro and incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) in April 1998. A grant from the Whitaker Foundation in 2000 funded the organization’s first education and outreach programs. In January of 2006, the name of the organization was changed to Jazz St. Louis to better reflect the emphasis on education and outreach, with the name Jazz at the Bistro used to refer to its nationally-acclaimed performance series. JSL is an exceptional, successful arts model in the United States–one of only a few nonprofits in the country that presents jazz, educates future audiences, and nurtures budding musicians. JSL has reached over 100,000 students through its educational programming and serves one of the most diverse populations of any arts organization in the area. The Missouri Arts Council named JSL as Missouri’s Outstanding Arts Organization for 2011. Additional information is available on our website at www.jazzstl.org.
POSITION: Arts Management Intern (unpaid)
REPORTS TO: Development Writer
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The intern in this position will hold a variety of responsibilities that will allow him/her to learn about and work on numerous fundraising, communications, and operations projects. The intern will work with all aspects of Jazz St. Louis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Through the work done with Jazz St. Louis, an intern will have the opportunity to see projects through from beginning to completion. Duties may include, but are not limited to, planning and executing special events, writing grants, maintaining social networking sites, working at Jazz at the Bistro, and other duties as assigned.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure
- Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Must be a self-starter
- Must be able to work with little direction
This is an unpaid internship and ideal for earning college credit. The position will require approximately twenty hours per week and will primarily take place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to Austin Skinner at austin.skinner@jazzstl.org.
ABOUT JAZZ ST. LOUIS:
The mission of Jazz St. Louis is to lead our community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through live performance, education, and outreach. Learn more about JSL at our website, www.jazzstl.org.