Organization overview

A 26-year-strong Richmond, VA, institution, ART 180 is a community-centered art space, gallery, and creative collective curating exhibitions, events, workshops, residencies, and art experiences for young people, their families, and working artists in our city.

We are a collective of artists, young people, community members and supporters of all kinds. Our collective knows no borders and no single biography. We each bring our own strengths, perspectives, and personalities to create something unique.
 

We create spaces, free of judgment, encouraging creative expression while developing young creators and promoting them through exhibitions, performances, public art, etc. We build partnerships with professional artists, schools, and community organizations to guide young people in developing skills to help them share their unique and important voices. We operate Atlas, a community arts hub and gallery in Jackson Ward, and provide programs at partner locations across the community.

The ART 180 collective is committed to the path of growth, purpose, and elevating the creative spirit that makes life more joyful. We are developing the capacity to meet every moment with openness, curiosity, and resilience. Our strength is through each other and the space we create. We give each other permission to challenge, question, and comfort, so that we stay accountable to our work and supportive through change.

To learn more about our mission, vision, values, and people, head here!

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​In the Development Director role, you will...

• Create and lead a comprehensive development strategy to sustain and grow financial resources, including fundraising efforts, a development plan, and donor relations

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring consistent financial growth to sustain ART 180’s staff and programs now and in the future

• Work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Board of Trustees, and staff to implement a holistic fundraising plan that includes individual donors, foundations, corporate sponsorships, government agencies, special events, and earned income

To thrive, you'll need to...

• Value and model integrity, compassion, and respect

• Build cooperative, collaborative relationships with staff and others

• Be self-motivated, resourceful, and driven by our mission

• Prioritize, work efficiently, meet deadlines, and work independently

• Be willing to grow, try new things, be challenged, and handle honest feedback

• Be a team player able to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility  

• Have a flexible schedule and availability to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends and travel as needed

You should come with...

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related field

• Minimum of three years of experience in fund development

• Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts, grants, and sponsorships

• Knowledge of grant writing and management processes

• Experience in event planning and management

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Commitment to ethical fundraising   

• Ability to establish clear expectations and continuously measure performance

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and present persuasively and effectively

• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performing teams as well as set and achieve strategic objectives

• Solid organizational skills, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation, and strong attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

• Familiarity or openness to Community Centric Fundraising

• Experience with donor databases and fundraising software (e.g., DonorPerfect, SalesForce, Raiser’s Edge)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Now the good stuff!

• Starting salary $80,000

• Paid health insurance

• Paid vacation and leave days

• 10 paid holidays

• Year-end rest period (two weeks)

• Access to 403(b) retirement savings plan pre-tax

You should know...
ART 180 is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to a personal philosophy that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity and national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in any way protected by law.

We are a community-centric organization that believes in young people above all else. Our program experiences promote creative development, holistic health, social entrepreneurship, connection to self and others, and self-actualization.

Interested?
To be considered, please send a cover letter and resume with references to 180@art180.org. We’ll review applications on a rotating basis until the position is filled. Thank you!