Development Manager

THE JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Development Manager is responsible for fundraising planning, and implementation, including individual and corporate fundraising, special fundraising events, direct mail, donor research, donor record keeping, and stewardship. The position works closely with Charlotte Street’s Co-Executive Directors to develop and execute a fundraising strategy that will raise $1.5 million in annual income for the organization, with ability to adjust and problem solve as the organization evolves.

 

THE DESIRED CANDIDATE

We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, and clear communicator with great interpersonal skills, administrative experience, andheart for community engagement. The ideal candidate is energized working with people and passionate about the arts—specifically Kansas City’s contemporary artists.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5 years of professional fundraising or nonprofit development experience.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills 
• Strong project management abilities
• Experience with donor databases preferred 
• There are no educational requirements for this position 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• With Co-Executive Directors, creates and executes annual Development Plan and Calendar
• Manages fundraising-related correspondence including phone call follow-ups, donation acknowledgements, pledge reminders and solicitation letters, and e-blasts to contributors
• Research prospects for new funding 
• Cultivates current and prospective individual and corporate donors, including conducting face-to-face meetings, phone, and email contact
• Develops strategy and manages stewardship of all funders, including those contributing in-kind goods and services
• With Co-Executive Directors, develops and manages annual Gala, fundraising campaigns, or other special tactics as identified in development strategy
• In collaboration with Co-Executive Directors, responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of Gala honorary chairs, event committee chairs and committee members, and building strong relationships with community partners
• Manages fundraising efforts and communication with the Gala Committee
• Represents Charlotte Street externally in attendance at events, discussions, fundraisers, and partner meetings
• Develops relationships and broadens Charlotte Street’s network and strategic partnerships
• Collaborates with Co-Executive Directors to research, plan, cultivate, initiate, and execute major donor and campaign asks 
• Collaborates with Co-Executive Directors to cultivate intentional relationships and guide board efforts to advance development and partnership goals
• Works with Marketing Manager to develop fundraising and event communication plans, ensuring adequate time for internal review, digital preparation, printing, and distribution of materials.
• Monitors and evaluates all fundraising initiatives
• Tracks, reports, and analyzes income and Development expenses for annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Assist with grant writing as needed
• Other duties as assigned

ON EQUITY
Charlotte Street values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive art community, which we interpret as all artists having fair access to the tools and resources they need to realize their artistic endeavors. We acknowledge structural inequities that have excluded individuals and communities from opportunity based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, and strive to counter those inequities in our work and in representation on our board, staff, and constituent groups.

TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
Charlotte Street utilizes Apple computers and Microsoft Office 365.

CLASSIFICATION & PAY

• Full Time, Exempt, 40 hours per week
• Eligible for FTE benefits including health insurance, flex scheduling, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday
• Pay starting at $60,000/year

WORKING CONDITIONS

Open space office environment. This position requires some evening and weekend work; hours are flexible to accommodate these situations. Charlotte Street operates out of a 20,000 sq ft facility at 3333 Wyoming in the Volker neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following in an email to View email address on us.fitly.work (preferably as one packaged PDF attachment with email cover letter). The email subject line should read  Development Manager

• Short statement of interest (can be in the body of the email, no separate cover letter required)
• CV/resume (should include contact information for 3 references who can speak to working directly with you professionally indifferent capacities, peers/managers/collaborators, etc.).
• Writing sample (donor appeal, grant, etc.)

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Charlotte Street is seeking to fill this position by September 2026. Submission of applications by August 10th is encouraged, though the application will remain open until an appropriate candidate is hired. All candidates will be contacted and notified of status by email. Candidates who are most competitive will be invited to a phone interview (1) and subsequent in person interviews (2 maximum) and will be notified of their status as it is decided. 

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Charlotte Street centers Kansas City’s most forward-thinking visual artists, writers, and performers—acting as the primary incubator, provocateur, and connector for the region’s contemporary arts community, and its leading advocate on the national stage. Since 1997, Charlotte Street has distributed over $3 million in awards and grants to artists and their innovative projects, and has hosted countless exhibitions, performances, convenings and conversations connecting and challenging Kansas City’s contemporary art eosystem. For more information about Charlotte Street, visit 

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000 - 74,999