Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for leading fundraising efforts and ensuring the organization meets its fundraising goals. They should have a strong track record in creating and executing fundraising plans covering major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, individual giving, alumni stewardship, and special events.

Eyebeam is seeking an individual who can identify and develop relationships with major gift prospects, corporate and foundation donors, individuals, and alumni, as well as raise funds for special events and projects that engage Eyebeam's community.

The Director of Development will oversee the creation of targeted appeals to encourage donations and enhance donor relationships. They will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Fundraising Committee to align fundraising strategies with Eyebeam's mission. Furthermore, they will present plans and measurable performance metrics to ensure seamless integration with the organization's overall strategic vision and provide support that will drive Eyebeam forward.

Location: Hybrid (mostly remote with occasional in-person events in NYC; potential transition to mostly in-person beginning in 2025 in NYC) 

Benefits Package: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Coverage, Accrued PTO, Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), Life Insurance, and Refresh Days as described by Org. policy

Primary Responsibilities

Donor Prospecting
Grow and expand donor database and use effective and creative strategies to foster and maintain relationships with potential donors.
Collaborate with the ED and Board to identify and cultivate new donors.
Research individuals, corporations, and foundations interested in making significant gifts and grants in alignment with Eyebeam’s mission.
Keep track, record, and summarize research into an easy-to-understand report for biweekly updates for the Executive Director and/or Fundraising Committee.

Fundraising
Develop and implement fundraising strategies that will support the organization’s short-term and long-term goals.
Translate the fundraising strategy into an effective and actionable plan to secure funding at all levels:
Low: $1 - $10,000
Medium: $10,000 - $100,000
High: $100,000 - $1M+
Grow and Expand Individual Giving: Cultivate and steward potential donors with a focus on establishing recurring and long-term donor relationships.
Achieve sustainable revenue growth through diversification, raising organizational visibility, and pursuing new opportunities through strategic partnerships.
Ensure that donors are properly acknowledged and recognized for ALL contributions.

Campaign Management
Manage digital engagement and fundraising campaigns for the Eyebeam website, social media, and donor platforms, such as Givelively, Benevity, or Salesforce.
Create and oversee successful fundraising events, including one spring fundraiser, two to four in-person gatherings, and one end-of-year campaign annually.
Create compelling press releases, impact reports, engaging social media content, and effective email campaigns for online, hybrid, or in-person events.

Reporting and Communication
Prepare and submit written proposals, budgets, and other documentation to secure funding for General Operations, Programs and Capital Expansion initiatives.                                                  Manage the process of grant writing, and fiduciary reporting to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

General
Assist with written communication as assigned by the Executive Director or Board of Directors.

Requirements
5+ years of successful fundraising experience
Demonstrated ability to successfully fundraise in the non-profit sector, preferably in an arts and cultural context
Broad understanding of various development campaigns, activities, and tools including proposal and grant development, End of Year Campaigns, Special Events, databases, and CRMs for donor segmentation and research
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with all ll media and digital platforms, storytelling and brand development
Decisive and methodical
Collaborate in a fast-paced and highly interactive culture
Adept at learning new things and welcome challenges and change
An individual who is confident about advancing the mission of the Org.
Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM and fundraising hub
M.A. preferred

Equity and Inclusion                                                                                Eyebeam aims to create a hub for conversation and practice-sharing that is aware and   responsive  to systemic inequities in technology and invests in the meaningful inclusion of   historically marginalized groups and voices. Eyebeam is committed to and values diversity in its   organization and programs as defined by gender, race, ethnicity, disability-status, age, sexual  orientation, immigrant status, and socioeconomic status. With a history rooted in innovation and   collaboration Eyebeam’s programs are grounded in artist-community dialogue. Eyebeam supports meaningful access to technology for everyone.