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Development & Community Resource Manager

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New Orleans
Full-time

The Development + Community Resource Manager is an opportunity for an energetic and thoughtful professional to (1) work collaboratively with NPN staff across departments to drive the creation, management, and execution of resource development activities; and (2) work collaboratively with NPN’s Local Programs department to support resource development and capacity-building with artists and artist projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy coordinating and managing detail-oriented work that contributes to a holistic and evolving strategy to deepen our organization’s impact.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Development Responsibilities (75%)

  • Participate in resource development strategy organization-wide and within individual departments
  • Research and track new funding opportunities
  • Manage development activity in Salesforce (database) for current and upcoming grants
  • Coordinate the submission of letters of intent, proposals, support materials, and reports to funders

Community Resource Responsibilities (25%)

  • Work with NPN’s Director of Local Programs to identify the capacity and development needs of NPN’s fiscally-sponsored projects and design ways to support their capacity-building
  • Research new funding opportunities on behalf of NPN’s fiscally-sponsored projects
  • Support NPN’s fiscally-sponsored projects with grantsmanship coaching
  • Work in coordination with fiscally-sponsored projects on the submission of letters of intent, proposals, support materials, and reports to funders
Educational Background: 
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and at least 3+ years of relevant experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A deep commitment to social justice and equity
  • Energetic, positive, and self-motivated
  • Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written
  • Proficient with computer applications, including Salesforce or a similar CRM and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to deadlines and detail
  • Ability to work individually and collaboratively
  • Experience providing day-to-day support to team members
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Full-time, salaried position
  • Salary: $50,000/year
  • Benefits: 100% of individual health and dental plans; annual FSA (Flexible Spending Account) plan; vacation and sick leave; life insurance; professional development and travel opportunities
How to Apply: 
  • Application deadline January 15, 2020. The position is available immediately, and we expect to begin the interview process within 2-3 weeks of the application deadline.
  • Please include cover letter, resume/CV, and at least two writing samples (catchy headlines, short blurbs, long articles, blogs, grant proposals, press releases, inspirational e-blasts, etc.!). Email to [email protected] (no phone calls or snail-mail submissions, please).

In alignment with NPN’s commitment to creating an arts sector rooted in justice, we are committed to ensuring a space that is free of racism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, misogyny, classism, or other bias. NPN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical characteristics, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Organization Info

National Performance Network

Overview
Headquarters: 
New Orleans, LA
Size: 
1-10 employees
About Us
Mission: 

NPN contributes to a more just and equitable world by building and shifting power for artists; advancing racial and cultural equity; fostering relationship-building and reciprocity between individuals, institutions and communities; and working towards systems change in arts and philanthropy.

Programs: 

NPN’s primary objectives is to support artists’ ability to move their work around the country and the world, giving them the opportunity to engage new audiences and communities. It does this through subsidies to the NPN Partners who chose the artists they present.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 16 2019
Active Until: 
Jan 16 2020
Hiring Organization: 
National Performance Network
industry: 
Nonprofit