Director of Development

Hudson Hall seeks an energetic, motivated, and highly organized Director of Development to join our growing multi-disciplinary arts organization in Hudson, New York. With a focus on public and private support, the Director of Development works closely with Hudson Hall’s Executive Director to develop and execute the overall strategy for the organization’s institutional development efforts, and to expand and diversify Hudson Hall’s base of support. An Administrative Associate provides support.

This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to advance with the organization and play an important role in building its future. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development is a full-time position that requires excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; a passion for the arts and community; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The position can be either fully in-person or hybrid (4 days/week in the office), with the ability to attend events as appropriate (shifting work hours as needed to achieve work-life balance). Therefore, the right candidate must reside within commuting distance of Hudson, NY.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating Hudson Hall’s institutional fundraising plan in support of the organization’s strategic vision and growth, and in concert with the Executive Director, senior staff and Board of Directors.
• Develop compelling funding proposals that articulate Hudson Hall’s vision, values, programs, and impact to private donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Ability to persuasively align Hudson Hall’s mission and programs with funder priorities is essential. Position is responsible for the timely submission of grant proposals, reports, and deliverables.
• Research and identify funding opportunities and prospects; develop strategies for securing new sources of financial support.
• Identify and steward relationships with current and prospective institutional donors, conduct research, and maintain a working prospect list.
• In coordination with the Executive Director, take an institutional view to prioritize and maximize revenue goals, balancing workflow across revenue channels.
• Assist Executive Director and Bookkeeper with preparing contributed income sections of annual financial statements.
• Work with colleagues to be knowledgeable about programs and needs and project budgets, including programs under consideration.
• Responsible for assembling work samples, budgets, and other attachments needed for grant applications, as well as tracking program outcomes, statistics and other information required for grant reporting.
• Ensure proper fulfillment of funder benefits, contractual obligations, and crediting in all print and digital materials.
• Serve as the grants contact for foundation and government grants from city, county, state, and federal agencies, including the NYS Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
• Ensure up-to-date, complete records for all funders in Hudson Hall’s PatronManager database.
• Collaborate with Director of Marketing & External Communications to produce and manage fundraising campaigns.
• Liaise with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to prepare reports for the board and attend board and fundraising committee meetings.
• Actively participate in planning and execution of special events, as well as donor cultivation/retention and audience engagement efforts.
• Attend and work events and donor-related events as appropriate, shifting work hours as needed in consultation with supervisors to achieve work-life balance.
• Take ownership of fundraising events
• Act as a public representative for the organization
• Work cross-functionally with other teams

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, communication, organizational, research, and planning skills.
• 3-5 years of fundraising and/or communications-related experience, preferably at a nonprofit arts organization with a proven history of fundraising success.
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure, anticipate and prioritize workflow and communicate clearly. An ability to multi-task is essential.
• An understanding of budgets as they relate to programs and proposals.
• Computer literate and adept in use of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM software. Experience with PatronManager and Adobe Suite software is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

In addition, the right candidate will have:

• A sincere interest in the arts and community development.
• A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, an ability to work as part of a team; a sense of humor is a big plus!
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion with an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Benefits

• Health insurance, Dental insurance (voluntary), Vision insurance (voluntary)
• 15 days paid vacation plus recognized federal holidays

Schedule

• Monday to Friday; events and donor-related events as appropriate, shifting work hours as needed to achieve work-life balance.
• Work Location: Hybrid remote within commuting distance to Hudson, NY 12534

To apply, submit (no calls) a resume, a cover letter explaining why you are qualified and interested in the position, three to five writing samples, and contact information (telephone and email) for three references. Position will remain open until filled. Applications without a cover letter, resume and writing samples will not be considered.

Hudson Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

Hudson Hall’s mission is to inspire and promote the arts and to play a pivotal role in the cultural and economic advancement of the city and the region. Hudson Hall fulfills its mission by offering a year-round schedule of inclusive and accessible cultural and educational programs; serving as an important civic partner in the continued revitalization of the City of Hudson; and preserving its landmark building while adapting it to modern needs, all of which serves, strengthens, unites our community.