Advancement Manager

Stissing Center for Arts & Culture, a vibrant nonprofit arts and culture hub in Pine Plains, NY, is seeking a strategic, organized, and enthusiastic Advancement Manager to help grow our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This is a hands-on role for a motivated professional excited by the opportunity to shape the future of a growing cultural institution. Potential to grow into Advancement Director role.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on all aspects of fundraising, including donor outreach, donor communications, sponsorships, events, and capital campaign strategy.
• Plan and execute fundraising events—from concept through follow-up.
• Support the Executive Director and Board Chair in stewarding and deepening relationships with existing donors and sponsors.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities from private donors, public sources, and local businesses.
• Serve as a key liaison and ambassador in the local nonprofit and philanthropic communities.
• Create advancement materials that clearly communicate goals, achievements, and opportunities for support.
• Work closely with the Advancement Committee to delegate and implement fundraising activities.
• Manage all aspects of donor data using Bloomerang or similar CRM platform.
• Align fundraising strategies with both our operational needs and our ongoing capital campaign.
• Attend meetings of Board Advancement Committee

Ideal Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement roles.
• Working knowledge of Bloomerang or other donor database/CRM systems.
• Proven success planning and executing fundraising events.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and community stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker who is highly organized and proactive.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.