Development Director
- Employer
- Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC Media)
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
- Closing date
- Dec 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Membership, Prospect Research, Special Events
- Fields
- Arts, Education, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
BAVC Media (Bay Area Video Coalition) is one of the leading community media organizations in the country. Celebrating our 45th year of operations, BAVC Media serves 7,500 freelancers, filmmakers, jobseekers, activists and artists each year, at home in the Bay Area and nationally. BAVC Media provides access to media making technology, training, services and resources to a diverse and engaged community of independent makers and producers, and nonprofit organizations. Here are some of our value statements to give you a sense of our commitments and priorities:
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Radical Access – BAVC Media is
rooted in media justice. Everyone should have access to tools and
information to create new narratives for themselves and their
communities.
Collective Spirit – We believe in
plurality - of voice, of identity, of perspective. BAVC Media is a
coalition of passionate creatives, working artists, independent
media makers, and everyday people, effecting change one story at a
time.
Empowered Creativity – Everyone
should have the chance to be active producers and interpreters,
rather than merely consumers of media. Whether in an online course
or an artist development cohort, at BAVC Media you will have an
immersive, communal learning experience that encourages you to
question and create.
What We’re Looking for in Our Next Director of Development
The Director of Development will lead the Development Department in strategically securing funding for BAVC Media. The Development Director is responsible for all foundation, individual, corporate, and government giving and oversight. Reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating closely with department heads, the Development Director will work closely across departments to develop a sustainable and growth-focused strategy for funding as well as managing department staff and activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Create and implement innovative and
manageable annual fundraising strategy based on industry trends to
grow and diversify revenue streams
Lead corporate, foundation,
government and individual donor identification, cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship
Develop and implement donor
engagement and acknowledgement plans
Develop corporate giving strategy
including in-kind solicitation
Lead grant-writing and reporting
activities including some direct writing and editing
Manage capital campaign, individual
donor campaigns, and other crowdfunding campaigns as needed
Plan and execute fundraising events,
both online and in-person
Develop prospecting efforts to
identify new funders, including major donors, foundations, and
corporations towards overall departmental growth
Oversee information management,
including database management and reports
Provide appropriate backup and
reporting to Finance Department; develop budget and oversee
financials for department
Supervise, direct, hire and manage
Development Department staff
Support fundraising work with Board
of Directors
Oversee Annual Report
production
Rebuild and oversee BAVC Media’s
Membership program and related member event activities, in
collaboration with other BAVC Media staff
Work closely with Executive Director
to develop and build strategic funder relationships
Work with other departments to reach
BAVC Media messaging and outreach goals, tell BAVC Media’s story
and represent BAVC Media across sectors
Ensure that fundraising goals align
with BAVC Media’s mission and program goals
Support a healthy, productive work
environment by committing to open collaboration, communication and
accountability
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High level strategic
thinker
Strong writing and communication
skills
Ability to manage and supervise
department staff
Experience with a capital
campaign
Experience developing or building
individual donor cultivation strategy
Skills in grant budgeting and grant
management
Thinks creatively about diversifying
revenue streams
Ability to strategize around diverse
programming
Ability to work collaboratively with
a team
Strong time-management and
organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and work in a
deadline driven environment
Ability to work with a diverse
community; open to different perspectives
Strong problem solving skills and
flexibility
JOB DETAILS: This is a full-time exempt position, 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid remote and in-person position - Applicants should prepare to be in-person for meetings, events, and on an as-needed basis with an option for remote daily office hours.
SALARY RANGE: $90,000-$120,000
BENEFITS: BAVC offers full-time employees paid sick leave, vacation, and health benefits.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter via this form by November 30th
BAVC strongly encourages candidates from diverse and/or underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply.
*SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTS
BAVC is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job. For the purposes of ADA, the "Essential Duties and Responsibilities" are essential job functions. Significant work is performed in a typical interior community meeting space or classroom work environment. The ability to lift 50 pounds or more is not required by this position and a candidate’s inability to do so will not affect their eligibility for the position.
BAVC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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