Tasveer Development Director

Organization DescriptionTasveer is a non-profit film and arts organization that aims to inspire social change through film. The organization engages the community through South Asian films and storytelling, to foster a deeper understanding of South Asian culture and build a just society. Tasveer makes meaningful films and stories accessible to everyone and builds a stronger informed community through storytelling. Tasveer provides a platform and funds to filmmakers and storytellers, and employs stories as a vehicle to give a voice to marginalized communities.Role DescriptionThe Development Director is responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising strategy, maintaining and increasing funding via individual donations, sponsorships, online giving campaigns, and memberships. This position oversees the development team (marketing/communications, grant writing, and events) and coordinates development activities for our Annual Tasveer Gala and other fundraising campaigns throughout the year. This position reports to Tasveer’s Executive Director.Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy and Plan (50%)Develop and lead the annual fundraising plan, including stretch goalsResearch and secure event sponsorshipsOrganize and implement GiveBig, GivingTuesday, and Year-End Appeal online giving campaignsMonitor and analyze fundraising dataOrganize donor cultivation and fundraising eventsOrganize individual donor meetings, in coordination with staff, Board, and campaign committeePlan Donor Appreciation event scheduleProvide development reports at board meetingsTeam Oversight and Coordination (25%)Manage and coordinate a fundraising team of marketing/communications, grant writing, and event professionalsOversee strategic implementation of the Annual Tasveer Gala EventMembership Development (15%)Cultivate new membership IdeasHost a Membership Campaign once a yearPlan and host a Member event once a year during the Festival.Capital Campaign (10%)Collaborate with the Executive Director and Campaign Manager to develop Capital Campaign planAssist with implementation as neededHow to Apply:Please submit a resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Rita Meher at rita@tasveer.orgIn the subject line of your e-mail: “Your Name, Development Director”In your cover letter, please reflect on your experience in fundraising, donor cultivation experience, or any similar work you may have done.QualificationsFundraising, Grant Writing, and Event Management skills3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including at least one year in a leadership roleExperience managing relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and community stakeholdersStrong familiarity with spreadsheets, such as ExcelAbility to lead productive teams in both in-person and remote settings, including supervisory experiencePreferred5+ years of demonstrated successful nonprofit fundraising experienceKnowledge of South Asian culture and community is a plusKnowledge of the film industry, particularly film festivalsFundraising certification, such as CFREBachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field