AMP's hiring a development director to start in September. This position will be (25-30 hrs/wk) to begin, location is flexible and there are partial benefits. When the person works more than 30 hours, full benefits kick in. Who wouldn't want a job that's title has DEVO in it? When a problem comes along, you must whip it.
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All-ages Movement Project
Position: Director of Sustainability and Development (Co-Director)
Location: Flexible
Hours: 20-30/wk
Closes: Aug 11th, 2008
The All-ages Movement Project (AMP) is a member-driven network of organizations that promote independent music and art and build power with young people. We cultivate relationships in order to raise visibility, share knowledge and expand resources within our field. AMP is looking for applicants that bring innovation, entrepreneurial drive, experience with the music industry, values of youth participation, and new ways to approach creating social and cultural change through music and art.
Job Overview
The Director of Sustainability will work with the National Coordinator and advisors to build financial support for youth music programming and all-ages infrastructure. This Director oversees all fundraising activities of AMP while co-creating the organization’s overall work plan and strategy. Specifically, responsibilities include:
Grantwriting
* Research and evaluate grant opportunities.
* Upkeep and follow grants calendar. Manage all deadlines.
* Write all grants proposals and work with staff and contractors to gather needed materials.
* Meet all responsibilities related to grants including: applications, invoices, final reports and any other related tasks.
Donor Relations
* Build our individual donor base by enhancing already existing membership programs and creating new ways for individuals to donate.
* Cultivate and build relations with corporate, government and foundation funders.
* Track and communicate with all donors.
Fundraising Planning and Events
* Work with the board and National Coordinator to create a development plan.
* Identify and grow new and creative opportunities for financial support.
* Procure donations of goods including food, drink, etc for AMP fundraising events
Sustaining Committee
* Build out AMP’s sustaining committee to act as fundraising ambassadors for the organization
Planning, Evaluation & Collaboration
* Work with Program Director to annually plan, evaluate and come up with strategies for partnerships
Qualifications
* Love for fundraising! Comfortable with responsibility of raising $125-175K/year with support from the Program Director.
* Knowledge of national foundations, the independent music and art scene, youth issues, and community and cultural organizing
* Computer software literacy – ease using Office programs, tracking donor data on and offiline, and a basic understanding of web design programs and language
* Must be self-motivated, collaborative, flexible, have a strong work ethic and awareness of personal limits
Additional Qualifications
* Liberal arts bachelors or graduate degree in a relevant field
* Experience in starting and running your own organization or business
* Evidence of success in grassroots and foundation fundraising
To apply, please send a resume with a cover letter by August 1st. Decisions will be made by August 31st and the position will begin as soon as possible.
Applications should be addressed to:
Shannon Stewart
All-ages Movement Project
PO Box 40147
San Francisco, CA 94140
Or submit an electronic application to Shannon@allagesmovementproject.org
If you have not received confirmation of your application within 5 days, please follow up with a phone call 415.593.5509.
More info on AMP’s history, development, research, current staff, advisors and participants can be found at www.allagesmovementproject.org
The All-ages Movement Project, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that applicants with a disability may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.