Head of Development (Remote)

Director Of Development
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
AMDA is seeking a Director of Development to lead the development and execution of the institution's fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role will be responsible for building AMDA's first comprehensive advancement program, including developing strategy, establishing a donor pipeline, and driving consistent, measurable fundraising activity. Working in close partnership with executive leadership, the Director of Development will develop and present fundraising strategies, incorporate leadership input and direction, and lead the execution of advancement initiatives. This role will focus on cultivating donor relationships, building a sustainable pipeline, and driving consistent fundraising activity in alignment with institutional priorities.
The Director of Development will leverage existing tools, including Little Green Light CRM and Alumni360, to support donor tracking, engagement, and reporting, and will contribute to establishing the structure and processes that will guide AMDA's long-term philanthropic efforts. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role that requires both initiative and collaboration, with responsibility for driving strategy forward, refining it in partnership with leadership, and executing against defined fundraising goals. Contribute to the development of cases for support and donor-facing materials
Identify, cultivate, and lead donor engagement and solicitation efforts in partnership with executive leadership
Conduct consistent donor outreach, including meetings, calls, and written communications
Prepare for and support donor solicitations, including strategy, materials, and follow-up
Pipeline Development & Fundraising Goals

Lead the development and ongoing management of a structured donor pipeline across alumni, parents, foundations, corporations, and industry partners
Contribute to achieving annual and multi-year fundraising goals through consistent activity and relationship development
Support relationship-building within arts, entertainment, and philanthropic communities
Systems, Reporting & Operations

Monitor and report on fundraising activity, pipeline development, and engagement metrics
Contribute to building foundational development processes and practices
Bachelor's degree required; Experience building or managing a donor pipeline and tracking fundraising activity
Performance Expectations

Maintain a high level of consistent donor outreach and engagement activity, including meetings, calls, and follow-up
Build and grow a qualified donor pipeline with measurable movement over time
Demonstrate progress toward defined fundraising outcomes through pipeline development and donor engagement
Contribute to achieving defined fundraising goals and establishing sustainable development practices
Develop and present an initial fundraising strategy and implementation plan
Establish a qualified donor pipeline and outreach cadence
Initiate donor engagement and begin building relationships across key constituencies
Full-time, exempt position
candidates must reside in the local area
Hybrid work environment, with a combination of remote work and in-person responsibilities
Travel between campuses may be required
Occasional evening and weekend work required for events
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.