Arts Fundraising & Grants Coordinator

VAPA Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA) in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Development Coordinator to advance contributed revenue under the Executive Director.

You will oversee annual giving, donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising events, coordinating with staff, volunteers, donors, and the Board. Ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, strong CRM skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, and a genuine passion for arts and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Sophisticated computer skills, including CRM/database experience (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required)
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills, including technical and creative writing
• Proactive approach to work, ability to demonstrate ownership of tasks
• Well-organized with exceptional attention to detail, yet adaptable and flexible enough to meet evolving priorities
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and integrity
• Personal commitment and passion for arts and culture

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive annual development plan that includes broad strategies to accomplish fundraising goals and create systems and procedures for implementation.
• Respond to donor inquiries via phone, email, mail and/or onsite in a timely manner
• Build the annual fund through direct mail, email, personal and social media solicitations, and through events.
• Coordinate the design and creation of appeals and impact reports for both individual and institutional donors.
• Research individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects to identify new funding sources.
• Help establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the effectiveness of the philanthropy program.
• Ensure a timely processing of gifts, sending donor acknowledgments and tax receipts.
• Administer the grant program, including coordinating and writing grants, proposals, and reports, compiling program information, and maintaining funding calendars.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of cultivation and stewardship events.
• Maintain a database of donors/prospects with accurate giving history and contact information.
• Maintain a working knowledge of best practices by staying up-to-date on fundraising trends and regularly participating in appropriate professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Annual giving

Public speaking

Written communication

Proactive

Organization

Attention to detail

Integrity

Arts & culture passion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM/database experience

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA) in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Development Coordinator to advance contributed revenue under the Executive Director.

You will oversee annual giving, donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising events, coordinating with staff, volunteers, donors, and the Board. Ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, strong CRM skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, and a genuine passion for arts and culture.