Manager, Non-Profit & Social Impact
Listed on 2025-12-08
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
PR / Communications
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Benefits: Subsidized medical and dental, vacation and sick days, retirement fund and match (after one year), professional development funds, a free quarterly class or workshop (on a wait list basis)
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Director of Advancement
Coordinates with: Registrar & Office Coordinator, Senior Community Engagement Manager, Events & Exhibitions, Marketing Manager
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Advancement Manager at Gage Academy of Art helps shape the future of arts education by playing a pivotal role in supporting Gage’s fundraising efforts. Working closely with the Director of Advancement, they contribute to the development and execution of innovative fundraising campaigns and events. The Advancement Manager provides key administrative support that actively contributes to the growth of contributed revenue and development efforts by overseeing gift management and assisting in planning and executing creative fundraising events.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a Community Advocate who loves to learn about people’s passions and align those passions to Gage’s mission.
You are a Collaborator who likes to be part of a small, cohesive administrative team and nurture team members’ talents and knowledge to help advance the organization.
You are Creative, thinking of innovative approaches to Gage’s fundraising initiatives.
You know the Impact of the Arts Learning because, either personally or professionally, you have experienced how the arts can enhance social, emotional, and cognitive development at any age.
You believe that Art is Essential to thriving cities and should be Accessible for all.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a key member of the annual Gala planning; project manage Gala procurement.
- Manage logistics, budgets, and volunteer coordination for development-related events.
- Organize annual giving campaigns, including writing appeal letters, segmenting donor lists, and executing postal and email communications.
- Assist in identifying new prospects, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Maintain donor databases (Including recording gifts, preparing acknowledgement letters and tax receipts), track engagement metrics, and provide analytics to support strategies.
- Process Gala payments, submit artist commissions, and prepare receipts & acknowledgement letters post-event.
- Update monthly Development Financial Report prior to the Development committee meeting.
- Work with Accountant to ensure reconciliation between fundraising and financial accounting.
- Manage calendar invitations for board committee meetings and provide additional support as needed.
- Along with the Director of Advancement, develop donor-centric messaging, manage digital campaigns, and create marketing materials to support fundraising.
- Assist in stewardship of scholarship donors, gala donors, and grant making organizations.
- Act as a liaison between Gage and the Gage board of trustees and the Gage Alumni committee, as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and grants management (reporting, timeline, cultivating).
- Prepare grant reports and documentation in coordination with staff and contracted grant-writer.
- Research relationships with corporate sponsors and foundation partners.
- Perform yearly updates to the scholarship application form and website page.
- Collect, format, and organize applicant materials for jury review.
- Coordinate and monitor the jury process.
- Work with Accountant and Registrar to apply donor scholarship awards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Experience working in the non-profit sector, preferably in a Development or Communications role.
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Data-driven, with experience using CRM platforms (Pro Class, Salesforce, or similar).
- Strong storytelling and written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage budgets and logistics.
- Strong interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and goal-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work professionally and discreetly with high level donors and trustees.
Preferred
- Basic proficiency in email communication platforms such as Mail Chimp.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Two years or more working in the non-profit sector in a Development or Communications role.
- Experience working in an educational or art-based organization.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to hr. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit their applications by Sunday, February 2.
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