Development Manager (Part-time)

Tacoma Arts Live is a 45 year-old nonprofit arts organization dedicated to creating shared arts experiences that connect, educate, and inspire. Through live performance, cultural programming, and accessible arts education, we bring people together to foster belonging, build shared understanding, and spark creativity across the South Sound.

We believe the arts build strong, vibrant, and connected communities. Every year, our education programs serve approximately 30,000 students and families, using the power of the arts to enrich lives, support educators, and nurture learners of all ages.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Manager holds key responsibility for donor stewardship and data tracking. This position plays a critical role in increasing contributed revenue for the organization.

The position is half-time, generally 20 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend hours for special events, and requires the employee to be onsite regularly in Tacoma for meetings and in-person events, with flexibility to perform other responsibilities either remotely or in office. We encourage qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace to apply!

Pay rate: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour, DOE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Alongside the CEO, cultivate and steward donor relationships, including individuals, small businesses, and corporations
• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns including direct mail, email, online giving, Fund-a-Need, targeted giving days, etc.
• Collaborate with CEO to develop engagement plans for entry, mid, and major donors with the goal of increasing gift levels and ensuring donor retention
• Support the CEO in pursuing major gifts and deepening existing relationships, including scheduling meetings with donors and attending meetings as appropriate
• Manage and execute key fundraising events (e.g. - house parties, brunch fundraiser, etc.)
• Track development data using online platforms such as Zeffy or similar
• Collaborate to support grant writing and communications activities as needed

Requirements

• Two to five years of demonstrated success in fundraising
• Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, arts, social service, a related field or equivalent experience
• Exemplary customer service, data management, and reporting skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, including written and oral communication
• Ability to establish and maintain great working relationships with constituents of diverse backgrounds and experiences

Tacoma Arts Live values:

• Openness (staying transparent and eager to collaborate)
• Joy (celebrating our humanity)
• Courage (smart risk-taking, learning, changing)
• Diversity (reflecting our community onstage and off)
• Inclusiveness (inviting broad access, building strong relationships)
• Stewardship (honoring the legacy we inherit, nurturing the future)

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment, and to fostering creativity, excellence, and collaboration. We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and want all qualified individuals to apply for our positions.

Tacoma Arts Live is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring of personnel on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender or gender identity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status as provided by law.