Boston Center for the Arts
Director of Institutional Giving
Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Boston Center for the Arts - Director of Institutional Giving
Location: Boston, MassachusettsReports to: Senior Director of DevelopmentABOUT THE BCA:A leading force in the city’s cultural community, Boston Center for the Arts has supported thousands of individual artists, small organizations, and performing arts companies who add depth and dimension to the Boston arts ethos. Through residencies and programming, Boston Center for the Arts is an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across all disciplines, and has catalyzed careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation and artistic risk-taking. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:As part of our commitment to cultural and racial equity, the Development Team practices Community Centric Fundraising, recognizing our responsibility to our community and rooting our strategies in our values of Responsiveness, Social Impact, Community Engagement, and Experimentation.Boston Center for the Arts is committed to dismantling systemic white supremacist practices and leading through our actions to make Boston a place where Black artists can live and thrive.POSITION CONCEPT:Boston Center for the Arts seeks to add a forward-thinking and strategic Director of Institutional Giving to our expanding Development Team. Supported by the Development Coordinator and in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Institutional Giving will strategize relationships with foundation, government, and corporate funders, and successfully secure funding as the organization continues to build its combined base of contributed support toward a goal of $1.7m for the current fiscal year.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Secure $1 million in funding from institutional sources each fiscal year.Manage all aspects of foundation, government, and corporate donor relations, including coordinating meetings with program officers, soliciting funds, cultivating new funders, and maintaining accounting and record-keeping for grant reports.Research and submit successful applications for grants to support BCA programs, operations, and initiatives.Maintain and manage an institutional giving timeline for timely submission of proposals and reports.Maintain regular contact with all funders through letters, emails, phone calls, and personal visits.Participate in budget planning, goal setting, and strategic planning for the Development Team’s annual operating plans.Collaborate with Marketing & Communications and Artistic Programming staff to manage fundraising event sponsorship opportunities.Establish and manage institutional marketing agreements for sponsor recognition.Implement solicitation and cultivation strategies leveraging networks established by BCA staff and community partners.Attend Board meetings and required staff meetings, and work collaboratively with all BCA staff.Provide professional development resources and mentorship for BCA resident artists when requested.Support all BCA programs and special events as requested, including attendance at evening and weekend events.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in higher arts administration or related field preferred.Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in institutional fundraising and foundation relations, with significant grant writing experience.Demonstrated successful track record of five- and six-figure awards from various sources.Excellent written communication skills.Outgoing and friendly demeanor.Understanding of BCA's mission and commitment to equity.Strong organizational and time management skills.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, Grants and Foundations portals, and CRM software.PERSONAL QUALITIES:Positive, nimble, and creative thinker with initiative.Respects and embraces diverse perspectives.Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented.Operates with integrity and respect.Passion for the arts.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:To apply, please include a resume and cover letter detailing your potential for success in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in late August through early September.All staff are required to work in-person at the BCA campus; there is no option for fully remote work, but staff are provided with a bank of remote work days annually.JOB STRUCTURE AND BENEFITS:This is an exempt full-time position. The salary range is $75,000 - $85,000. Boston Center for the Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off (PTO), medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan plus complimentary tickets to BCA events.Boston Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The BCA prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristics.
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Location: Boston, MassachusettsReports to: Senior Director of DevelopmentABOUT THE BCA:A leading force in the city’s cultural community, Boston Center for the Arts has supported thousands of individual artists, small organizations, and performing arts companies who add depth and dimension to the Boston arts ethos. Through residencies and programming, Boston Center for the Arts is an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across all disciplines, and has catalyzed careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation and artistic risk-taking. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:As part of our commitment to cultural and racial equity, the Development Team practices Community Centric Fundraising, recognizing our responsibility to our community and rooting our strategies in our values of Responsiveness, Social Impact, Community Engagement, and Experimentation.Boston Center for the Arts is committed to dismantling systemic white supremacist practices and leading through our actions to make Boston a place where Black artists can live and thrive.POSITION CONCEPT:Boston Center for the Arts seeks to add a forward-thinking and strategic Director of Institutional Giving to our expanding Development Team. Supported by the Development Coordinator and in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Institutional Giving will strategize relationships with foundation, government, and corporate funders, and successfully secure funding as the organization continues to build its combined base of contributed support toward a goal of $1.7m for the current fiscal year.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Secure $1 million in funding from institutional sources each fiscal year.Manage all aspects of foundation, government, and corporate donor relations, including coordinating meetings with program officers, soliciting funds, cultivating new funders, and maintaining accounting and record-keeping for grant reports.Research and submit successful applications for grants to support BCA programs, operations, and initiatives.Maintain and manage an institutional giving timeline for timely submission of proposals and reports.Maintain regular contact with all funders through letters, emails, phone calls, and personal visits.Participate in budget planning, goal setting, and strategic planning for the Development Team’s annual operating plans.Collaborate with Marketing & Communications and Artistic Programming staff to manage fundraising event sponsorship opportunities.Establish and manage institutional marketing agreements for sponsor recognition.Implement solicitation and cultivation strategies leveraging networks established by BCA staff and community partners.Attend Board meetings and required staff meetings, and work collaboratively with all BCA staff.Provide professional development resources and mentorship for BCA resident artists when requested.Support all BCA programs and special events as requested, including attendance at evening and weekend events.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in higher arts administration or related field preferred.Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in institutional fundraising and foundation relations, with significant grant writing experience.Demonstrated successful track record of five- and six-figure awards from various sources.Excellent written communication skills.Outgoing and friendly demeanor.Understanding of BCA's mission and commitment to equity.Strong organizational and time management skills.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, Grants and Foundations portals, and CRM software.PERSONAL QUALITIES:Positive, nimble, and creative thinker with initiative.Respects and embraces diverse perspectives.Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented.Operates with integrity and respect.Passion for the arts.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:To apply, please include a resume and cover letter detailing your potential for success in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in late August through early September.All staff are required to work in-person at the BCA campus; there is no option for fully remote work, but staff are provided with a bank of remote work days annually.JOB STRUCTURE AND BENEFITS:This is an exempt full-time position. The salary range is $75,000 - $85,000. Boston Center for the Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off (PTO), medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan plus complimentary tickets to BCA events.Boston Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The BCA prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristics.
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