Development Manager - Sydney, Australia - Performance Space

Description

About the role

Hours:
Part Time 3 days per week

Basis of employment:
One year contract, with the possibility of extension

Salary range: 80,000 per annum, pro rata plus superannuation

Employment conditions:
Four (4) weeks annual leave

Performance Space's standard Terms and Conditions of Employment form part of this job description.

Applications close 5pm Monday 3rd and interviews will be held 5th, 6th and 11th April.


Role:
Under the supervision of the CEO, the Development Manager works to increase Performance Space's funding, donors and supporter base.

The Development Manager is the primary point of contact between Performance Space and our key financial stakeholders; in particular, donors, sponsors and philanthropic organisations.

And works closely with the CEO to liaise with government funding bodies.


KEY DUTIES:

• Is responsible for the implementation of Performance Space's Development Plan, working with the CEO and Board and Development Sub Committee to achieve annual financial targets
• Manages the development and delivery of Performance Space's yearround program of donor and stakeholder engagement which includes innovative stewardship to host and maintain strong relationships with donors and supporters, including:
• PSpace Queer Art Lovers
• Annual Givers
• Highend donors
• Major Funders and, Trusts and Foundations
• Supports Performance Space's Artistic Director, CEO and members of the Board in the pursuit and maintenance of current supporter relationships
• Management of the strategic plan for PSpace Queer Art Lovers to bring in new acquisitions and support the current circle.
• Lead on the strategy and implementation of all donor campaigns and communications, including monthly updates, PSpace Queer Art Lovers annual kickoff campaign, and our EOFY campaign. Covering copywriting, design and roll out.
• Lead on the strategy and implementation of all donor events, including, but not limited to, intimate experiences and artist studio talks, large fundraising events, Liveworks focused thank you events and 40 year anniversary events.
• Manages the 40 year fundraising committee with the committee's chair to achieve committees fundraising goals for 2023, our 40 year anniversary.
• Maintain strategic oversight of the Development program ensuring targets achieved for all donor based programs
• Maintains the supporters database
• Maintains a database of Performance Space's funding from philanthropic trusts, foundations and other funding bodies
• Assists the CEO in reporting to major funding bodies
• Researches potential funding opportunities from other government bodies, foundations and philanthropic groups
• With the CEO manages the Development Sub committee meeting, managing agenda and meeting papers, as well as meeting minutes
• Undertakes general duties as required including office administration, general enquiries and attending staff meetings
• Seasonal management of development interns or casual staff for development events

Person Specifications:

It is essential that the Development Manager has:

• Experience working in development or philanthropy in a not-for-profit organisation
• Experience in relationship management with outstanding communication skills
• Strong experience in project management and event delivery
• Experience working in an arts organisation or in the notforprofit sector
• Knowledge of fundraising and development in an arts context
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Experience in grant writing
• Experience in developing strategies for fundraising
• Skills and experience in strategic thinking and planning
• Project management and proven delivery of long term strategy.
• Demonstrated initiative and an ability to problem solve in the workplace

- excellent computer skills including:

- databases

• Office and Google suite

- experience working with Mac computers

It is desirable that the Development Manager has:

• Knowledge of the arts or experimental and contemporary arts
• Experience in managing budgets
• Experience managing team members and casual staff

ENQUIRIES:
To enquire about this position, please call Stella Kirkby,

Position Description :
Performance Space Development Manager 2023 PD

Applications close 5pm Monday 3rd and interviews will be held 5th, 6th and 11th April.

• A curriculum vitae (cv) of no more than two pages
• A statement of no more than two pages that:
• Addresses why you would like to work for Performance Space
• Illustrates how your skills, knowledge and experience match the duties and role specifications.
• Please provide all attachments as PDFs.

Performance Space is committed to equality and diversity, through our program of activities and as an employer. Our practices and procedures aim to reflect the varied needs, expectations and culture of all members of our community. We make every effort to ensure that no member of the community receives less favourable treatment in our recruitment or when accessin