Director of Development (Part-time)

Reporting to and in partnership with the Board President and the Treasurer, the Development Director will lead development efforts to support the continued growth and evolution of The Bach Festival (BF) and Choral Arts Philadelphia CAP). Known for performing historically informed choral music, BF/CAP offers a full season of programming and special projects. The Development Director is a part time, salaried position.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Manage the Network for Good CRM
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
• Creating and executing a strategy for growing a sustained base of annual individual donors
• Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
• Overseeing organization of programs, concerts and special events
• Develop and execute communications and marketing plan

Qualifications:

• BA/BS required
• Five-plus years of experience in development/fundraising and marketing
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Knowledge of software systems such as Network for Good, Weebly, Constant Contact, a plus

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional multi-tasker; ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical skills and independent decision making
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on deadline
• Previous successful grant writing experience
• Basic marketing and fundraising skills