Director of Development: RAIR, Inc.

RAIR’s mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing a unique platform at the intersection of art and industry, and community. Situated inside a construction and demolition waste recycling company in Northeast Philadelphia, RAIR creates and provides artist residencies, fellowships, new project commissions, interdisciplinary partnerships, and public programs. Additionally, RAIR’s Circular Program redistributes building materials diverted from the waste stream to urban farms, gardens, and community partners.

As an organization, we value: A regenerative mindset: how can waste be transformed? We work in ways that are resourceful, experimental, and creative. We stay human-centered, prioritizing care in how we relate to others. We lift up opportunities for humor, fun, and generosity in our work.
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Reporting to RAIR’s co-directors, the Director of Development helps design and implement all aspects of RAIR’s fundraising program including foundation support, annual giving initiatives, corporate giving, sponsor ships, fundraising events, government grants and major gifts. The Director of Development works in close partnership with the Creative Director and the Managing Director to develop and advance strategic fundraising goals. They also support this work through their active roles working with the Board and Development Committee.

The Director of Development will join the organization as it pursues an ambitious strategic agenda to sustain its internationally-renowned artist residency program while expanding opportunities for local public engagement and impact. Initially, the work will include sustaining the organization’s current budget of around $500,000. Over time, we hope to catalyze growth in support that expands our ability to achieve our mission and impact.

The interdisciplinary nature of our work creates opportunities to engage contributors across a range of interest areas, from arts and culture to environment sustainability, and community development.

• Partner with the Creative Director and Managing Director to set fundraising goals and strategies.
• Partner with staff and board to identify and qualify new funding prospects.
• Organize cultivation and stewardship strategies for all funders and donors.
  Implement annual giving programs, including the development of all materials.
• Implement a major giving program, including managing solicitations and overseeing the design and delivery of donor engagement strategies.
• Play a leading role in the design and delivery of the annual fundraiser, Trash
• Bash, in particular developing and managing strategies to secure sponsor ships and sell tickets.
• Manage the grants calendar and prepare all grant proposals and reports in collaboration with relevant team members.
• Staff the Development Committee and prepare reports and calls to action for the Board.
• Manage RAIR’s CRM, including gift entry and acknowledgement.
• Track fundraising progress and share reports as requested.
• Oversee any contractors engaged to advance fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising and grant writing experience
• Proven track record of securing private, corporate and foundation support
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and critical thinking skills
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Adheres to ethical principles in all business dealings
• Experienced with using Google products, Google Drive, CRMs and event…