Role OverviewThe Development Director will lead and coordinate fundraising efforts, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization while building meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners. A significant fundraising priority is advancing investment in OCP's facilities, technology, and infrastructure to better serve the community, enhance artistic excellence, and improve operational effectiveness.
What You Will Do
The Development Director will create effective short-term and long-term development plans, lead fundraising efforts on a major capital campaign, create and execute a planned giving campaign, and oversee grant proposals, follow-ups, reports, letters, case statements, and action plans.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have prior development experience, preferably in a leadership role, and superb communication and relationship-building skills to effectively represent OCP in personal and written contexts, internally and externally.
Requirements
- Prior development experience, preferably in a leadership role
- Superb communication and relationship-building skills
- Familiarity with state and federal laws pertaining to fundraising and tax benefits
- A valid driver's license and the ability to travel within the community
- High attention to detail, extremely organized, and able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A high level of integrity in every interaction
- Ability to master fundraising software and maintain accurate donor records and correspondence
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Availability for some night and weekend work
- Deep commitment to inclusivity — contributing to an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging
- Shared values with OCP, including: inclusivity, artistic and educational impact, excellence, stewardship, and community
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
- Sick leave
- 403-B retirement plan
- Short-term disability
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