Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Executive Director, Bach Society of Minnesota
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
The Bach Society of Minnesota (BSM) seeks an Executive Director with a preferred start date of February 1, 2025. This is a full-time position.Role
The Executive Director plays an important role in the organization based on three equal pillars (in alphabetical order): Artistic Director, Board, and Executive Director, ensuring that the Artistic Director and the Board are part of the decisional process. The Executive Director also works closely with the part-time Operations Director and with contractors for additional services that may include grant writing, marketing, communication, etc.Responsibilities
An internal role
including overall strategic and organizational management to implement a shared vision of the organization, working in a relationship of mutual trust with the Board and Artistic Director. The Executive Director provides Board management, fund development, financial and legal management, and program management working with the Operations Director to realize artistic excellence in projects with musicians.An external role
including public relations and marketing, collaboration and community relations including negotiating with artistic partners and government agencies, establishing contacts with donors, and representing BSM in public.Specific Tasks
Overall Strategic and Organizational Management
– Work with the Artistic Director and Board to develop/implement strategic and annual plans and ensure organizational capacity to implement the plans (including hiring and overseeing staff).Board Management
– Provide support to the Board including working with the Artistic Director and Board chair to draft Board agendas, developing materials for Board packets, attending all Board meetings, working with the Secretary to finalize and distribute minutes, welcoming/orienting new Board members, and working with the Board and Artistic Director to identify new board members.Fund Development
– Work collaboratively with the Board (especially the Development Committee), Artistic Director, and grant writer to ensure availability of resources to implement the overall strategic plan. Work with the Development Committee to create and implement the annual development plan. Research foundation and government grant opportunities and deadlines, ensure proposals are written and submitted, and oversee management of grants received. Write and oversee distribution of individual donor appeals. Manage NEON CRM to securely and accurately maintain records of donations, thank and develop/maintain relationships with donors.Financial and Legal Management
– Work with the Artistic Director and Operations Director to develop an annual budget for Board approval. Monitor budget and provide monthly reports to the Board. Ensure expenses are paid and revenues tracked according to accepted business practice. Provide financial records to the accountant on a quarterly basis. Work with the accountant to ensure accuracy of year-end financials. Work with the Operations Director to ensure filing of federal and state employment and legal forms. Purchase liability insurance as required.Public Relations/Marketing
– Ensure management of the website, publicity for concerts and workshops, press releases, and weekly emails to publicize concerts, and coordinate social media. Work with a graphic designer to develop the annual concert brochure, concert postcards, and programs, and other media as needed. Coordinate the printing of programs. Work closely with the contract website team and digital marketing contractor.Collaboration/Community Relations
– Develop and maintain good relations with venues, strategic partners, other arts organizations, public agencies, and the media. Facilitate collaborations on local, national, and international levels.Program Management
– Work closely with the Operations Director to ensure logistical support for concerts and workshops. Attend all concerts and cultivate audience relationships. Ensure all administrative tasks related to and educational activities of BSM including concerts, workshops, and outreach activities at schools and universities. Work with the Operations Director (and contractors as allowed by budget) to ensure:Contracting with concert and rehearsal venues; hiring and communication with musicians regarding program and rehearsal schedules; coordination of travel and lodging for musicians as needed, and payment in a timely manner.Coordination of ticket sales and front-of-house for concerts.Coordination of food and setup for concert receptions as needed, management of concert volunteers, contracts for ASL interpreter if requested.Tracking of measures for each program including audience, revenue, expense, audience satisfaction, etc.Coordination with workshop hosts for venue, publicity, program, and registrations.Coordination of Mobile Mini Concert venues, musicians, and publicity.Requirements
Collaborative approach and desire to work as a teamExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAttention to detail and ability to look at the big pictureSelf-disciplined and able to work with little supervisionExperience with fundraising and developmentExcellent writing skillsAbility to meet deadlinesPassion for Baroque musicGood computer skillsSkill with Microsoft Office and ability to learn to use QuickBooks and NEON-CRM.To Apply:
Send a letter of interest and resume/CV to Events@BachSocietyMN.org
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The Executive Director plays an important role in the organization based on three equal pillars (in alphabetical order): Artistic Director, Board, and Executive Director, ensuring that the Artistic Director and the Board are part of the decisional process. The Executive Director also works closely with the part-time Operations Director and with contractors for additional services that may include grant writing, marketing, communication, etc.Responsibilities
An internal role
including overall strategic and organizational management to implement a shared vision of the organization, working in a relationship of mutual trust with the Board and Artistic Director. The Executive Director provides Board management, fund development, financial and legal management, and program management working with the Operations Director to realize artistic excellence in projects with musicians.An external role
including public relations and marketing, collaboration and community relations including negotiating with artistic partners and government agencies, establishing contacts with donors, and representing BSM in public.Specific Tasks
Overall Strategic and Organizational Management
– Work with the Artistic Director and Board to develop/implement strategic and annual plans and ensure organizational capacity to implement the plans (including hiring and overseeing staff).Board Management
– Provide support to the Board including working with the Artistic Director and Board chair to draft Board agendas, developing materials for Board packets, attending all Board meetings, working with the Secretary to finalize and distribute minutes, welcoming/orienting new Board members, and working with the Board and Artistic Director to identify new board members.Fund Development
– Work collaboratively with the Board (especially the Development Committee), Artistic Director, and grant writer to ensure availability of resources to implement the overall strategic plan. Work with the Development Committee to create and implement the annual development plan. Research foundation and government grant opportunities and deadlines, ensure proposals are written and submitted, and oversee management of grants received. Write and oversee distribution of individual donor appeals. Manage NEON CRM to securely and accurately maintain records of donations, thank and develop/maintain relationships with donors.Financial and Legal Management
– Work with the Artistic Director and Operations Director to develop an annual budget for Board approval. Monitor budget and provide monthly reports to the Board. Ensure expenses are paid and revenues tracked according to accepted business practice. Provide financial records to the accountant on a quarterly basis. Work with the accountant to ensure accuracy of year-end financials. Work with the Operations Director to ensure filing of federal and state employment and legal forms. Purchase liability insurance as required.Public Relations/Marketing
– Ensure management of the website, publicity for concerts and workshops, press releases, and weekly emails to publicize concerts, and coordinate social media. Work with a graphic designer to develop the annual concert brochure, concert postcards, and programs, and other media as needed. Coordinate the printing of programs. Work closely with the contract website team and digital marketing contractor.Collaboration/Community Relations
– Develop and maintain good relations with venues, strategic partners, other arts organizations, public agencies, and the media. Facilitate collaborations on local, national, and international levels.Program Management
– Work closely with the Operations Director to ensure logistical support for concerts and workshops. Attend all concerts and cultivate audience relationships. Ensure all administrative tasks related to and educational activities of BSM including concerts, workshops, and outreach activities at schools and universities. Work with the Operations Director (and contractors as allowed by budget) to ensure:Contracting with concert and rehearsal venues; hiring and communication with musicians regarding program and rehearsal schedules; coordination of travel and lodging for musicians as needed, and payment in a timely manner.Coordination of ticket sales and front-of-house for concerts.Coordination of food and setup for concert receptions as needed, management of concert volunteers, contracts for ASL interpreter if requested.Tracking of measures for each program including audience, revenue, expense, audience satisfaction, etc.Coordination with workshop hosts for venue, publicity, program, and registrations.Coordination of Mobile Mini Concert venues, musicians, and publicity.Requirements
Collaborative approach and desire to work as a teamExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAttention to detail and ability to look at the big pictureSelf-disciplined and able to work with little supervisionExperience with fundraising and developmentExcellent writing skillsAbility to meet deadlinesPassion for Baroque musicGood computer skillsSkill with Microsoft Office and ability to learn to use QuickBooks and NEON-CRM.To Apply:
Send a letter of interest and resume/CV to Events@BachSocietyMN.org
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