Independent Contractor: 20 hours per week; $4,800 a month
Contract will be for one year; possibility for renewal after 12 months.
Location: mostly remote; occasional in-person meetings and special events at Judson where presence is required.
ABOUT JUDSON COMMONS: Judson Commons is the new container for arts and justice-making housed within Judson Memorial Church. Every week, the spaces within Judson provide a home to a wide variety of meetings, gatherings, performances, events, and happenings. Our intent is to nurture the vital collaborations that sustain social justice movements, and to provide a safe and uncensored environment for artists, activists, and audiences. Our signature arts program– Judson Arts Wednesdays– is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse artistic environment, providing a platform for underrepresented voices to be heard and audiences to witness stellar performances with no ticket fee. Every performance is accompanied by an hour-long, plant-based community meal. Our philosophy is that artists and audiences need to eat, literally, and enjoying abundant, free, fresh, lovingly-made food can nourish body and soul. When folks gather at table, a foundation of relationship creates an even more generative and generous environment for the artists presenting, one in which attendees engage directly with artists’ work, ask questions, and gain liberation.
Judson Commons is also the working name for a secular 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2019 (legal name: Friends of Judson). The organization was created to provide support—including fundraising, strategic advising, and outreach—to the secular arts and justice initiatives that are affiliated with and often housed within Judson Memorial Church.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Development & Operations Manager is a new position at Judson Commons/Friends of Judson, the 501c3 which was created in 2019 to support the arts and justice work housed within Judson Memorial Church. The contractor will be responsible for working closely with the Board Chair and Artistic Director to fundraise for Judson Commons. Key responsibilities include a) setting up and managing the development database b) supporting the Board and Artistic Director in identifying, cultivating and tracking all donor and funder opportunities c) setting up systems and processes that support that work c) creating and executing external communications d) special projects as needed.
This is an exciting position for a self-starter who is adept at fundraising, loves data and operations, and has strong communication skills. Coming in on the ground floor, they will work closely with the Board Chair to build the next chapter in Judson’s vibrant arts and justice programs, including identifying new opportunities for growth and sustainability. They will keep critical administrative and fundraising systems functioning properly and provide logistical support. This position is responsible for the set-up and ongoing maintenance of the development database; they will drive the establishment of organizational standards and processes for data management and partner with staff to track all fundraising activities for the organization. They will also drive the communications to donors and partners through digital platforms, and collaborate with the program teams on sharing exciting content and news, and work on special projects as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Independent Contractor: 20 hours per week; $4,800 a month
Contract will be for one year; possibility for renewal after 12 months.
Location: mostly remote; occasional in-person meetings and special events at Judson where presence is required…
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please