Title: Director of Development
Location: Hybrid (with ability to regularly meet with donors and be present at LINES HQ in San Francisco for events and meetings)
Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: $110k - $125k
Start Date: March 1, 2025
ABOUT ALONZO KING LINES BALLET
Named as a choreographer with “astonishing originality” by the New York Times, Alonzo King has guided Alonzo King LINES Ballet with his unique artistic vision since 1982. The organization has been recognized for its critically acclaimed performances around the world, its unique musical collaborations, and transformative education programs that nurture creativity, self-discovery, empathy, and risk-taking. Alonzo King has been commissioned by numerous dance companies, including American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Frankfurt Ballet, and the National Ballet of Canada. Additionally, he holds doctorate degrees from The Juilliard School, California Institute of the Arts, and Dominican University. LINES Ballet has collaborated with noted composers, musicians and visual artists from around the world to create performances that alter the way we look at ballet today.
In addition to its rigorous performance schedule, the LINES Dance Center offers rich classes – from a robust summer training program to professional level classes, community-based teaching artist residencies and also offers a dual degree BFA program with Dominican University.
LINES is supported by a working and generous board of 20 active members. The annual budget is $6.9 million. The organization enjoys broad support from donors across the country and has recently been awarded a number of major grants from leading foundations that support artistic excellence, innovation, strategic growth, and a commitment to diversity. To learn more about us: https://linesballet.org/
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Managing Director (MD), the Director of Development (DD) is a dynamic, creative and strategic fundraising professional, responsible for oversight of LINES Ballet’s comprehensive $3+ million fundraising program. In this role, the DD will partner closely with the MD, the Board of Directors, and the Development Committee to maximize fundraising across all areas. As a member of the senior leadership team, the DD will also participate in strategic planning, governance, and finance, and will work collaboratively with the marketing department on impactful communication strategies that benefit the organization broadly.
Managing a small team, the Director of Development will provide the leadership, management, and coordination for individual, institutional, campaign, and planned giving programs, guided by annual Development plans and a departmental budget. Additionally, the DD will serve as the staff liaison to the Development, Strategic Planning and Gala Committees. The DD will be a hands-on and deeply involved fundraiser and relationship builder who will work in partnership with the MD to develop a pipeline of Major prospects and donors with capacity for giving. LINES is a high out-put organization that focuses on results through creative strategy, targeted and clear actions, and deep engagement of board leadership. The DD will have the full support of the MD as a fundraising partner.
In partnership with the MD, the DD will grow the fundraising infrastructure to ensure that the organization can respond quickly, effectively, and contextually to short and long-term financial objectives. The DD will be responsible for the crafting and delivery of a high-touch cultivation, stewardship, and donor recognition program. The DD is comfortable working with stakeholders across the organization and can negotiate successfully with all external partners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee All Fundraising Activities:
Support and Advance Board of Directors Initiatives
Organizational Stakeholder Collaboration:
EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES
LINES embraces a workforce that reflects the exceptional diversity of the Bay Area and our country. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, physical and mental disabilities, marital or partner status, pregnancy and military status.
The Company offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, 100% Employer paid health and dental plan options, vision coverage, FSA health and pre-tax commuter benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off. LINES Ballet is an equal opportunity employer.
Title: Director of Development
Location: Hybrid (with ability to regularly meet with donors and be present at LINES HQ in San Francisco for events and meetings)
Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: $110k - $125k
Start Date: March 1, 2025
ABOUT ALONZO KING LINES BALLET
Named as a choreographer with “astonishing originality” by the New York Times, Alonzo King has guided Alonzo King LINES Ballet with his unique artistic vision since 1982. The organization has been recognized for its critically acclaimed performances around the world, its unique musical collaborations, and transformative education programs that nurture creativity, self-discovery, empathy, and risk-taking. Alonzo King has been commissioned by numerous dance companies, including American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Frankfurt Ballet, and the National Ballet of Canada. Additionally, he holds doctorate degrees from The Juilliard School…
The Company offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, 100% Employer paid health and dental plan options, Acupuncture/Chiropractic, vision coverage, FSA health and pre-tax commuter benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off.
The Company offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, 100% Employer paid health and dental plan options, Acupuncture/Chiropractic, vision coverage, FSA health and pre-tax commuter benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off.