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Vice President for Development
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Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
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Description
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) seeks a Vice President of Development, reporting to and serving as deputy to the President/CEO. The Vice President’s main responsibilities are to direct SPAC’s development efforts with members, individuals, foundations and government agencies, and to be the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. The Vice President partners with the President on overarching organizational strategy, and works collaboratively with the other senior leadership on matters of finance, marketing, external communications, and audience experience.
The Vice President partners with the President and the CFO on the creation and management of SPAC’s annual budget and other finance matters. The Vice President directly oversees a staff of four.
The Vice President is expected to communicate directly with SPAC’s Board of Directors and other volunteer leadership to advance SPAC’s organizational objectives. The Vice President also interacts directly with donors, prospective donors, partners, foundation and government program officers, and artists, among other institutional stakeholders.
The Vice President is responsible for:
➢ Developing annual strategies to meet organizational objectives
➢ Managing SPAC’s cross-platform strategic messaging
➢ Overseeing the execution of:
○ Membership and individual cultivation
○ Corporate portfolio
○ Foundation and government grants
○ Special events
➢ Delivering reporting and data to provide meaningful analysis and evaluation
➢ Managing relationships with prospective and current funders
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a strategic fundraiser with 7-10 years of prior arts administration or development experience, including at least 4 years as a front-line fundraiser with Major Gift experience. Ideal candidates will have a deep knowledge and interest in arts institutions and cultural philanthropy, as well as deep knowledge of the philanthropy landscape of the Capital Region. S/he will understand and have instituted best practices in development while maintaining a nimble and entrepreneurial spirit.
Professional experience includes
➢ A measurable record of accomplishment in development at a social or cultural institution. Experience in both individual and institutional giving is desired.
➢ Proven analytical and strategic ability to create plans and objectives consistent with institutional priorities.
➢ Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
➢ A sophisticated understanding of budgeting, financial statements, and financial modeling.
➢ Fluency in key software platforms (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, TheaterManger or other CRM/donor database software).
➢ Donor event planning experience a plus.
➢ Prior management experience is required.
Personal attributes include
➢ Able to work productively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
➢ Sophisticated understanding of interpersonal relationships and ability to exercise keen judgment, maturity and discretion.
➢ A high level of attention to all manner of details.
➢ Self-motivated and focused. Excellent organizational, time-management and follow-up skills. Must be able to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks under pressure, and complete projects on time.
➢ A strong work ethic, and willingness and ability to work evening and weekend events as seasonally appropriate.
➢ Ability to engage and motivate others.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required.