The mission of Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts dba Flushing Town Hall is to present multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and international artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve as stewards of Flushing Town Hall, restoring, managing, and programming the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York.

Flushing Town Hall (FTH) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Development (DOD), the Development Manager will oversee FTH’s Circle of Friends membership program, an extensive grants calendar, and will assist the DOD in other departmental areas including the annual gala and corporate circle. The ideal candidate for this role will possess impeccable attention to detail and self-motivation, development experience working at a nonprofit and/or arts organization, and a genuine passion for the arts. This position currently has flexibility for some hybrid/remote work (subject to change), with at least three in-office days per week set by the DOD.

Position: Development Manager
Reports to: Director of Development
Hours: Full-time, five days a week (40 hours), with at least 3 days onsite
Compensation: $65,000 plus benefits (health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave)

For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to Jessica Nash at jnash@flushingtownhall.org with the subject line “(YOUR NAME) Development Manager.” No phone calls or mail submissions.

Flushing Town Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer: FTH provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual Giving: Manage FTH’s Circle of Friends membership program, including quarterly mail, electronic, and telephone appeals. Engage with donors to ensure a positive donor experience, including ongoing customer service and benefit delivery, cultivating long-term philanthropic relationships. Work with the DOD to strategize and execute growth of the program i.e. annual fund.
Event Participation: Manage Circle of Friends membership events periodically, represent FTH at program events in order to cultivate existing and new donors, and assist the DOD with the annual gala execution.
Grants: Track and manage FTH’s robust grants calendar, including proposal, reporting, and funder touchpoint deadlines. Support the DOD and grant writers with writing proposals and reports for
foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Research and identify new funding opportunities. Manage funder online portals for submissions. Track and manage fulfillment of funder requirements.
Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and funder data in FTH’s CRM system, AudienceView. Execute various reports for the department, and work with the DOD to utilize data analysis to optimize fundraising and donor experience.
Finance and Budgets: Work closely with the finance department to reconcile development-related financial reports. Maintain up-to-date funder giving in the department’s tracker. Assist the DOD and other senior staff with grant-related program budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum two years of demonstrated success in development, fundraising, or related fields such as arts administration, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in annual fund and/or grant communications.
· Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Impeccable attention to detail.
· Emotionally intelligent with collaborative interpersonal skills and good judgement.
· Ability to work independently, proactively, and learn from manuals and online tutorials.
· Previous experience with a CRM system and/or ticketing software is strongly desired.
· A genuine passion for the arts and a belief in the transformative power of culture and community engagement. Knowledge of the local community and arts landscape is a plus.

Whatever your skills, interest or time availability, chances are there is a volunteer opportunity just right for you at Flushing Town Hall. Flushing Town Hall offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers provide assistances to staff, patrons, and the general public in many areas including

• Administration
• Events
• Deliveries
• Fundraising
• Sales & Marketing
• Volunteer Coordination

If you are interested in joining our team of outstanding volunteers or any questions, please contact Steven Palermo, Volunteer Coordinator at spalermo@flushingtownhall.org