Development Associate, Grants and Communications

Asolo Repertory Theatre
Sarasota, FL
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Title: Development Associate, Grants and Communications

Asolo Rep – Sarasota Florida

Class: Exempt-Full Time Salary Range 45-50K

Please apply with cover letter and references to: https://asolorep.wufoo.com/forms/sgby6mk07kqe6l/

This position will demonstrate success in grant writing, project management and communications. This position will write proposals to apply for financial grants allocated by government departments, companies, foundations, and trusts. The Development Associate of Grants and Communications will work closely with the Director of Development, the Individual Giving Associate, the Fellowship/Endowment Associate, the Corporate Relations Associate, the Data Associate, the Special Events Manager, community foundation representatives, and at times, members of the board of directors.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure seamless execution of annual institutional giving plan, which forecasts income from foundations, corporate foundations, and government in support of Asolo Rep’s operations, programs and education initiatives in partnership with Development Director and related staff

• Write and coordinate funding proposals, follow up correspondence, gift acknowledgements, press releases, interim and final reports, benefit delivery, and invitations to attend funded programs in collaboration with related staff

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential new funding sources

• Manage annual grants calendar to ensure compliance with proposal and reporting deadlines

• Maintain knowledge of a wide variety of foundation and government grant guidelines and identify best fits for funding with Asolo Rep’s mission, activities and special initiatives

• Develop and nurture relationships with foundation and government representatives in partnership with Development Director and Board

• Ensure proper recognition on all print and online promotional materials and a/v presentations

• Assist in preparation of proposal project budgets

• Track funds received against annual budget income goals

• Maintain contact information and donor and prospect histories in Tessitura database

• Manage and coordinate submission of program materials for the Season Program Book, playbills, and season renewal brochures

• Writes and submits Development related content for Asolo Rep’s monthly newsletter as well as occasional partnership advertisements.

• Writes and updates thank you letter templates for all giving levels to be sent out by Data Associate.

• Attend and assist with development events and projects as needed

• Attend all major donor events, opening nights, and activities.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and 1-3 years prior experience in not-for-profit fundraising emphasizing grant writing. Experience in arts fundraising or arts management a plus. Requires great attention to detail and deadlines, discretion with confidential information; and facility with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Tessitura a plus. The successful candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of interaction as well as independent work. Must be flexible in working occasional nights and weekends.

DURATION

Sep 30, 2024 -

SALARY

$45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

https://asolorep.wufoo.com/forms/sgby6mk07kqe6l/