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Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, special events, and capital campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects, ensuring effective and meaningful donor engagement and communication.
• Scale fundraising activities and resources as the organization grows, ensuring that the development program meets the evolving needs of APAC.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Oversee donor recognition programs, ensuring that all donors are appropriately thanked and acknowledged.
• Create and manage programs that encourage ongoing donor involvement and increase donor retention and loyalty.

Corporate and Individual Sponsorships

• Develop and execute strategies to secure corporate sponsorships and individual gifts to support APAC’s programs and initiatives.
• Prepare and present sponsorship proposals and grant applications, tailoring them to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
• Board Governance and Coordination:
• Assist the Board of Directors in establishing and maintaining high-functioning governance structures, including the development of bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate with the Board Secretary to create and manage the board calendar, ensuring that all board meetings, committee meetings, and key events are scheduled and documented effectively.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Executive Committee and support board members in fulfilling their fundraising responsibilities.

Board and Staff Collaboration

• Work closely with the Executive Committee and Executive Artistic Director to engage them in fundraising efforts and to leverage their networks for prospecting and donor engagement.
• Collaborate with senior staff to align fundraising activities with organizational goals and priorities.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Artistic Director and Board on fundraising progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Event Planning and Management:
• Lead the planning and execution of special fundraising events, including annual galas, benefit performances, and donor cultivation events.
• Work with event committees, vendors, and volunteers to ensure the success of fundraising events, maximizing revenue and donor engagement.

Grant Writing and Management

• Identify and pursue grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and deadlines.
• Track and manage grant progress, reporting on outcomes to funders and the Executive Artistic Director.
• Marketing and Communications:
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement fundraising communications, including appeals, newsletters, and online campaigns.
• Ensure that the organization’s brand and mission are effectively communicated in all fundraising materials.