Development Manager: Fundraisers, Individual Cultivation and Special Events

Chashama is a non-profit organization that supports artists by partnering with property owners to transform unused real estate into space for artists to create, present, and connect with the mission to increase equity and bolster diversity in the arts. for more information check our website: https://chashama.org/

We strongly encourage BIPOC, AAPI, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and all applicants of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds to apply. Chashama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities:

Donor Stewardship

• Oversee Chashama’s annual gala including fundraising & logistics.
• Maintain relationships with current and future individual donors and corporate sponsors.
• Oversee design, strategy, and execution of fundraising appeals.
• Oversee data collection, research, and the generation of lookbooks.
• Proficiently navigate salesforce.
• Proficiently navigate MailChimp & mail merge for e-blasts.

Special Events

• Direct all aspects of fundraising and production for the annual Chashama Gala & Art Party:
• Identify and support the procurement of honorees, co-chairs, benefit committee members, and other stakeholders to maximize fundraising capacity for each event.
• Build relationships with event leadership, venues, sponsors, and other partners.
• Oversee the design and execution of corporate sponsor solicitations/pre-sale mailings.
• Oversee logistics, timelines, and staffing for 7 – 10 small-scale donor cultivation events annually.
• Serve as signatory on contracts with venues, vendors, and event partners; ensure all agreements are carried out effectively.

Staff Management & Administration

• Supervise the Special Events & Cultivation Coordinator.
• Write job descriptions, hire, and train interns and temporary staff as needed.
• Collaborate with accounting department on financial reconciliation and audit preparations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
• Direct experience in researching prospective donors and soliciting gifts.
• Proven experience in organizing and planning fundraising galas or special events.
• Proficient in managing databases and utilizing Salesforce.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities with exceptional organizational skills.
• Highly self-disciplined and action-oriented with the ability to manage projects independently.
• A strong interest in NYC’s cultural landscape and a passion for the arts.

Time Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours a week

Annual salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Application Instructions

Please email a cover letter outlining your fundraising achievements and a resume to jobs@chashama.org, using “Development Manager” as the subject line.