Applications are currently being sought for the following position. Please send resume with salary requirements to: P. Shavloske, Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220, or e-mail [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------- Director of Development, Endowment, and Planned Giving Under the direction of the President and Executive Director, the position is responsible for directing the fund-raising activities of the Indianapolis Art Center, developing and implementing both short and long-term development plans that are consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and goals as well as professional standards and ethics. Serves as point person for all endowment/capital campaign activities and the Art Center’s planned giving program. Ensures smooth coordination of development operations. Responsibilities Committees: · Serves as a member of the Development Standing Committee and leads Development Team. · Serves as staff liaison to the Endowment/Planned Giving Committee and serves on other committees as needed. Development Administration: · Manages development office and provides leadership to forge strong relationships between the Art Center and an expanding array of donors to meet development goals. · Responsible for the development, implementation, and analysis of overall fund-raising strategies, policies, and activities to ensure funding for general operations, special projects, and events. · Works in conjunction with the president/executive director to forecast the Art Center’s potential development revenues and to develop long-range plans and strategies to successfully secure these revenues. Also works with the President and Executive Director to create annual department budget. Manages budget for departmental activities. · Develops policies and procedures to ensure integrity of fund-raising activities, records, and stewardship. · Responsible for education, training, and motivation of staff, board, and volunteers to ensure that all fund-raising programs are consistent with the overall mission, philosophy, and concepts of each program and service. · Ensures timely and accurate internal and external reporting on responsibilities of which he is charged. · Researches and keeps up-to-date on professional industry standards and trends including participation in peer group associations, networking, and collection of related documents and samples. · Supervises the Development Associate and Membership Coordinator/Development Assistant and reports on budgets for responsibilities of which he is charged. · In conjunction with and under the supervision of the President and Executive Director, is responsible for providing development training to board members serving on development committees and for identifying and cultivating board members to serve in volunteer development positions. Endowment, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, and Capital Campaign: · Works in conjunction with the President and Executive Director to manage the Art Center’s capital, endowment, and planned giving efforts. Researches, identifies, cultivates, and analyzes information on major donors and planned givers in tandem with other development staff and executive/board leadership. · Writes and/or reviews proposals as assigned. · Keeps up-to-date on planned giving developments and issues. Networks with other professionals and attends appropriate conferences/seminars. · Develops and implements strategy to reach endowment, capital, and planned giving goals. · Recruits, trains, motivates, and recognizes volunteers within the planned giving program to meet goals and objectives. Annual Membership/Program Support Campaign: · Develops and implements strategy to reach annual membership/program support goals. Researches, identifies, cultivates, and analyzes information regarding membership/program support donors. · Supervises the Membership Coordinator/Development Assistant to ensure timely completion of solicitations, membership renewals, donor acquisition mailings, gift processing, gift acknowledgments, and other assigned tasks. Development Publications: · Plans printed pieces for the Art Center’s development efforts, including but not limited to: Art Center annual report, member/major donor news letters, planned giving publications, and membership/program support solicitations. Works with the Marketing Department in the development of these publications. · Supervises Membership Coordinator/Development Assistant’s duties related to development publications. Electronic Development: · Plans, develops, and coordinates the Art Center’s fund-raising efforts over the world wide web. Works with the Technology Committee and/or contracted service providers to ensure accuracy of development web pages. Qualifications: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational and management skills, and be attentive to detail. Minimum of 5 years experience in development or equivalent field of endeavor. B.A. or B.S. in related field required. Advanced/professional degree in related field or equivalent experience helpful. Knowledge of and interest in the arts a plus. Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits: As outlined in Personnel Handbook. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- (although this is my organization, please don't send resumes or questions to me!!) Julia Muney Moore Director of Exhibitions and Artist Services Indianapolis Art Center 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 255-2464 x233 FAX (317) 254-0486 email <[log in to unmask]> website <http://www.indplsartcenter.org> ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).