Director of Development

United Arts of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arts of Central Florida seeks an energetic, experienced Director of Development to lead a well-supported team and ensure sustainable funding for the region's arts and culture sector.

The role reports to the President/CEO and collaborates with the Board's Development Committee to create and execute a comprehensive development plan that aligns with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in nonprofit fundraising and development leadership.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.
• Strong collaboration with executive leadership and boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual development plan aligning fundraising with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor the development team to meet annual targets.
• Partner with the President/CEO and Board's Development Committee to drive strategy.
• Cultivate major gifts and oversee donor stewardship programs.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor Relations

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Job description

United Arts is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization and one-stop-shop to support the

arts, sciences, history, and cultural institutions in Lake, Orange, Osceola, and

Seminole counties. United Arts is Central Florida’s only local arts agency that

supports artists, creatives, and arts organizations across the region.

Through their program, funding and resources, United Arts helps local organizations serve more and do more. Through a dynamic collaboration between individuals,

businesses, local governments, foundations and more than 125 arts and cultural

organizations, United Arts works to enhance the quality and variety of cultural

experiences throughout Central Florida by spreading awareness, raising and

distributing funds, providing management, administrative and advisory services

to the field, and by being the ultimate cheerleader for the vibrant and diverse arts

community. It is the designated local arts agency for the four-county region.

ABOUT THE POSITION

United Arts of Central Florida, the leading resource for arts and culture in Central

Florida, seeks an energetic, goal-driven fundraising professional to lead a well-

supported and highly successful development team as the agency’s new Director

of Development. This is a wonderful opportunity for a seasoned development

professional who is eager to support the community’s broader arts and culture

ecosystem by ensuring the institutional sustainability and effectiveness of an

organization dedicated to the growth, vitality, and viability of the sector. United

Arts of Central Florida was just named one of the Best Places to Work in Orlando

in a 2023 staff-survey generated report by Orlando Business Journal.

The Director of Development is a new position that will develop and implement a

comprehensive annual development plan that aligns internal and external

fundraising goals with the agency's overarching strategic goals. They will work in

partnership with the Development Department team, the President CEO,

Jennifer Evins, and the Board of Directors Development Committee.

COMPENSATION

$110,000-120,000