Director of External Affairs

As the Director of External Affairs, you will help implement Pen Art’s recently adopted five-year strategic plan. This robust plan provides a clear and exciting vision for the future of Pen Art, as well as an ambitious yet achievable roadmap for development and marketing. Under new leadership, Pen Art has more than doubled its previous annual fund records for two consecutive years and secured funding of $1.2M to pay off a construction loan.

Additionally, Pen Art received a prestigious $500K grant from the Ford Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the U.S. You will be instrumental in continuing this momentum by leading the integration of marketing and development functions to create a seamless, strategic approach to external affairs.

Pen Art has also engaged the award-winning marketing firm, A2Z The Agency, to build and implement strategies over the next year. In this role, you will coordinate efforts with A2Z and a social media contractor, ensuring alignment with the school’s goals. This position requires deep experience with CRM systems, particularly Neon One, to optimize donor engagement and drive fundraising efforts. You will oversee the development of marketing and communication strategies that highlight the organization’s mission, programs, and impact, all while nurturing relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.