Reports To: Deputy Director
Customary Work Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Customary Work Days: Monday – Friday, with periodic weekends/evenings for meetings and events, at least two days required to be in the office, including mandatory full staff meetings
POSITION OVERVIEW
Destiny Arts Center is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to join a collegial community of talented professionals dedicated to the power of the arts to transform the lives of young people, families, and communities.
Destiny is a creative youth development organization with over 36 years of experience serving youth and families in Oakland. Founded in response to the effects of violence in the lives of Oakland youth, our programs use movement, storytelling, and collaborative art-making for young people's self-discovery, healthy self-expression, and positive connections to peers, adults, and their community. Annually, Destiny serves over 5,100 youth ages 3-24 via free and pay-what-you-can movement arts classes in school, after school, and during the summer. Each program offering is punctuated by community events, including our annual Love In Action recital and Moving for Peace block party. Destiny staff and teaching artists reflect the cultural identities and lived experiences of our young people, which allows us to design and facilitate programs that foster life skills that promote confidence in character in young people. At Destiny, we are people-first, fostering nurturing connections among Destiny youth and families; Destiny helps our community develop resilience, cope with adversity, and lead purposeful, connected lives.
The Institutional Giving Manager will play a critical role in meeting Destiny Arts Center’s revenue needs through institutional fundraising by working collaboratively and strategically to develop compelling proposals and funding relationships. The ideal candidate will be an active listener and engaging storyteller, a quick learner, and problem solver with extreme attention to detail, has demonstrated experience working with philanthropic partners, a proven track record of successful grant writing, and a social justice mindset. The work is fast-paced with frequent deadlines and requires working closely with a wide range of staff and independently. This is a great opportunity for someone whose strongest tools are their written words and who is passionate about using this skill to mobilize resources.
Destiny’s programs and budget have grown significantly within the last five years, with a current annual budget of $3.6M. Much of the recent growth has come through government funding to help expand our wraparound support services and recognize the role of our work in mental wellness and public health. The current income distribution projection is 25% government funding, 50% all other contributed income (foundation, corporate, individual, special events, and campaigns), and 25% earned income.
The ideal candidate is a proven strategic thinker with excellent writing, relationship management, organizational skills, and a commitment to racial justice and equity. Destiny Arts Center is looking to grow our grant portfolio towards supporting our work in the mental health and community wellness space and exploring growth in workforce development and violence prevention. Familiarity with social service funders is a plus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change, or be eliminated.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EOE STATEMENT Destiny Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Reports To: Deputy Director
Customary Work Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Customary Work Days: Monday – Friday, with periodic weekends/evenings for meetings and events, at least two days required to be in the office, including mandatory full staff meetings
POSITION OVERVIEW
Destiny Arts Center is seeking an Institutional Giving Manager to join a collegial community of talented professionals dedicated to the power of the arts to transform the lives of young people, families, and communities.
Destiny is a creative youth development organization with over 36 years of experience serving youth and families in Oakland. Founded in response to the effects of violence in the lives of Oakland youth, our programs use movement, storytelling, and collaborative art-making for young people's self-discovery, healthy self-expression, and positive connections to peers, adults, and their community. Annually, Destiny serves over 5,100 youth ages 3-24 via free and…
Generous benefits package including unlimited PTO
Generous benefits package including unlimited PTO
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples (preferably grant proposals or reports) by email to careers@destinyarts.org (include “Institutional Giving Manager” in the subject line). Please note we will review applications on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples (preferably grant proposals or reports) by email to careers@destinyarts.org (include…