Arts & Culture Initiative Director

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo seeks a Director of Arts and Culture to lead the RCWJRF Arts and Culture Initiative, expanding access and inclusion across Western New York.

You will build partnerships with regional arts institutions, guide grant processes, and develop sector-wide strategies while ensuring strong community engagement. The role requires 10+ years in philanthropy or arts administration with proven leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated domain expertise and ability to lead strategy development and collaboration.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in philanthropy or arts and cultural field.
• Proven program development and project management experience under tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of the nonprofit sector and experience in leading and facilitating community coalitions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse communities and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant processes including marketing, technical assistance, evaluation, and reporting for RCWJRF Arts and Culture Initiative funds.
• Develop and maintain a strong arts and cultural network among diverse stakeholders, arts professionals, peer funders, and officials.
• Identify opportunities for sector-building with focus on access and inclusion.
• Seek and secure additional funding to support arts access and inclusion from national funders.

Skills

Domain leadership

Strategic development

Collaboration

Communication

Grantmaking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo seeks a Director of Arts and Culture to lead the RCWJRF Arts and Culture Initiative, expanding access and inclusion across Western New York.

You will build partnerships with regional arts institutions, guide grant processes, and develop sector-wide strategies while ensuring strong community engagement. The role requires 10+ years in philanthropy or arts administration with proven leadership and collaboration.