august, 2023
08augAll DayDance Canvas Development Manager Position

Event Details
Position Description Summary: The Development Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the annual fundraising plan, including acquiring funding
Event Details
Position Description Summary:
The Development Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the annual fundraising plan,
including acquiring funding from foundations, corporations, local businesses, governments, individuals; event
sponsorships and donor acquisition activities; working with the Executive Director and Board to create major gifts
and planned giving programs; and maintaining relations with current funders and with community stakeholders.
Key competencies include outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, grant writing and management
experience, organizational skills, and advanced computer skills, including experience with fundraising database
programs and Microsoft Office suite of programs and basic understanding of crowdfunding platforms. Experience
working closely with donors and board members required. Experience researching and cultivating prospective
funding sources required. Event management experience with events of 150 people strongly encouraged.
At least two years of fundraising experience required and a four-year degree preferred. Experience in the arts
preferred. The ability to work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team is key. Ideal candidate
must be a great communicator, organized, creative, positive and detail-oriented.
To learn more about the responsibilities, requirements, and how to apply, please visit our website.
Organizer
Dance Canvasinfo@dancecavas.com