Head of Development Management

Urbanity Dance is currently seeking a full-time Director of Development to energize and lead the organization into its next phase of growth. Reporting to Founder & Director Betsi Graves and supported by a Development Assistant and Grant Writer, the Director of Development will oversee, manage, and implement all fund development activities of the organization, including individual giving, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, and more.

Urbanity Dance is currently seeking a full-time Director of Development to energize and lead the organization into its next phase of growth. Reporting to Founder & Director Betsi Graves and supported by a Development Assistant and Grant Writer, the Director of Development will oversee, manage, and implement all fund development activities of the organization, including individual giving, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, and more.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is passionate about the arts and attentive to the local and national dance community. A development professional, this candidate will implement appropriate systems and policies to ensure maximum ROI and be creative and authentic in how they meet fund development goals and objectives. This individual commits to using a social justice lens of equity, inclusion, and access in all aspects of their work. They are an experienced relationship builder and excellent listener, who believes that fostering community is a crucial element of overall success.

Urbanity Dance is committed to empowering individuals and strengthening diverse communities through dance. We aim to engage people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, both in their own communities and in our own studio space, by helping them discover or rediscover the joy of movement. Through our Company, School, and Community work, Urbanity Dance serves over 10,000 individuals throughout the Greater Boston community each year.

Reflect the organization’s values in daily management, strategic planning, and communication

Serve as an external representative of Urbanity Dance, alongside the Founder & Director

Be an active participant in the local and national dance community

Development

Create, Oversee, and Implement the Development Plan at Urbanity Dance by managing the following:

Personally, solicit donors, including preparation of personalized cultivation and solicitation materials when needed.

With Development Assistant, maintain organizational donor records through Salesforce database.

Schedule and lead development-related and staff meetings, as required.

Collaborate with and supervise the grant writer to research and identify compatible sources of private foundation and institutional grant opportunities. Shepherd proposals from the application to stewardship process. Additionally, ensure fulfillment of grant requirements.

Along with Development Chair, manage the Development Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing materials, attending meetings, and assisting with follow up

Support Quarterly Board Meetings by attending, reporting, and representing Development

Contribute content for direct mail and electronic media that is appropriate for the marketing of fund development programs, from conception to production.

Provide substantive development program content to Director of Marketing for website, online giving, acknowledgements, and donor relations efforts.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Leadership and management experience within a Development Department, with a focus on major gifts

Proficiency with MS Office/Google Apps

Commitment to Urbanity’s vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and community

Master’s Degree in a related field

Significant expertise with the Boston area's funding community

Experience with Salesforce

Multi-lingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin/Cantonese)

This is a full-time, hybrid position with a flexible working schedule within a “regular” 40-hour work week. 10 paid vacation days per year, plus generous paid personal and sick leave

Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

19 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Private studio rental at a discounted rate of $5 per hour

2 complimentary tickets to each Urbanity Company / Underground performance during the year

Please note that contact information for up to 2 references will be requested during the hiring process, and employment is contingent on results of criminal record information (CORI) and sex offender registry (SORI) background checks.

Reflect the organization’s values in daily management, strategic planning, and communication

Serve as an external representative of Urbanity Dance, alongside the Founder & Director

Be an active participant in the local and national dance community

Development

Create, Oversee, and Implement the Development Plan at Urbanity Dance by managing the following:

Personally, solicit donors, including preparation of personalized cultivation and solicitation materials when needed.

With Development Assistant, maintain organizational donor records through Salesforce database.

Schedule and lead development-related and staff meetings, as required.

Collaborate with and supervise the grant writer to research and identify compatible sources of private foundation and institutional grant opportunities. Shepherd proposals from the application to stewardship process. Additionally, ensure fulfillment of grant requirements.

Along with Development Chair, manage the Development Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing materials, attending meetings, and assisting with follow up

Support Quarterly Board Meetings by attending, reporting, and representing Development

Contribute content for direct mail and electronic media that is appropriate for the marketing of fund development programs, from conception to production.

Provide substantive development program content to Director of Marketing for website, online giving, acknowledgements, and donor relations efforts.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Leadership and management experience within a Development Department, with a focus on major gifts

Proficiency with MS Office/Google Apps

Commitment to Urbanity’s vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and community

Master’s Degree in a related field

Significant expertise with the Boston area's funding community

Experience with Salesforce

Multi-lingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin/Cantonese)

This is a full-time, hybrid position with a flexible working schedule within a “regular” 40-hour work week. 10 paid vacation days per year, plus generous paid personal and sick leave

Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

19 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Private studio rental at a discounted rate of $5 per hour

2 complimentary tickets to each Urbanity Company / Underground performance during the year

Founded by Director Betsi Graves, Urbanity Dance was created in 2011 in the spirit of three goals: 1) to propel contemporary dance to the forefront of Boston’s cultural landscape; 2) to serve an unmet demand for access to affordable and accessible dance training; and 3) to leverage dance as tool to foster bodily autonomy and creativity in local schools and community spaces. Through three interconnected pillars of Company, School, and Community, the organization offers a resilient, powerful community platform that builds synergy, investment, and connection.

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