Arts Development & Grants Associate

Paseo Arts Association; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and disability

Simple IRA after one year

Job summary

The Paseo Arts Association is seeking a Development Associate to oversee fundraising campaigns for all events and programs, including juried shows, FEAST, awards and festival. The role focuses on grant writing, donor engagement and sponsor relations to secure ongoing support.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will collaborate across staff and board to develop donor communications, be involved in community outreach, and manage year‑round development operations with some evening and weekend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, communications, business, nonprofit management, or related degree with two years of fundraising experience.
• Love for the arts; enthusiasm for the PAA’s mission and nonprofit culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and staff to develop donor-focused communications and community engagement initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new donors and sponsors.
• Write annual grant applications and reports for funders.
• Coordinate fundraising activities for Paseo Arts Festival and other events.

Skills

Team player

Donor relations

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, communications, business, nonprofit management, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Little Green Light

iMac proficiency

Job description

The Paseo Arts Association is seeking a Development Associate to oversee fundraising campaigns for all events and programs, including juried shows, FEAST, awards and festival. The role focuses on grant writing, donor engagement and sponsor relations to secure ongoing support.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will collaborate across staff and board to develop donor communications, be involved in community outreach, and manage year‑round development operations with some evening and weekend