Director of Development
About the Organization
Manchester Community Music School serves over 1,500 individuals each year through a wide range of high quality music programs including early childhood classes, private lessons, chamber groups, the largest youth ensemble program north of Boston, summer community band, summer camps, the most comprehensive Suzuki program in the state, an extensive outreach program, and a high quality, well-established music therapy program. Our students and clients range in age from 6 months old to 80+ years young and attend the school from 60 New Hampshire communities. MCMS serves the wider Manchester area through our extensive outreach programming, working to keep music at the center for New Hampshire's education and enrichment programs for every child, youth and adult. Community partnerships are an important part of Music School programming as they enable us to bring music education opportunities and music therapy services directly to those who can benefit most, but who otherwise might not have access. Core to our mission, the Music School is committed to ensuring that anyone wishing to study music or benefit from music therapy services can regardless of their financial situation. As such, MCMS awards more than $100,000 in financial assistance each year.
About the Job
Job Title: Director of Development
Location: Manchester Community Music School, Manchester, NH
Type: Part-Time (25-30 hours per week)
Salary: $35,000- $45, 000 per year, plus annual incentive bonus
Organization Overview: Join our vibrant team at the Manchester Community Music School, where we are committed to changing lives through the power of music. Our nonprofit organization provides a variety of music education and therapy programs to diverse communities.
Job Summary: As the Director of Development, you will spearhead our efforts to secure sustainable funding through donor relations and strategic fundraising initiatives. You will focus on building and maintaining relationships with donors, enhancing public awareness, and supporting our mission of music education and therapy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to increase donor engagement and retention, excluding grant writing.
- Work with the Executive Director to cultivate relationships with new and existing donors, including individual and corporate supporters.
- Coordinate fundraising campaigns and initiatives, assessing their effectiveness and adapting strategies as needed.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and reports on development activities to the Board of Directors and executive management.
- Manage the development budget responsibly to ensure efficient use of funds.
- Plan and execute fundraising events and promotional activities to increase funding and awareness.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements associated with fundraising activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Non-Profit Management, Communications, or a related field. Or 3 years of proven experience in a similar position.
- Proven track record in fundraising and donor management, specifically outside of grant writing.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with Office 365 and a CRM software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
- Familiarity with fundraising databases and financial reporting.
Benefits:
- Two weeks (10 days) vacation/personal/sick time
- Paid holidays plus days off between Christmas and New Years
- 50% health insurance paid by MCMS for employee only
- 25% tuition discount on all MCMS programs
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume highlighting relevant experience and how they can contribute to our mission. We are eager to find a passionate individual to help lead our development efforts and support the growth of our music programs. Position to begin no later than July 8.
Send Cover letter and resume to:
Polly Towner
Executive Director