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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications for Bergen Performing Arts Center’s next Director of Development. The organization seeks a dynamic, mission driven leader to oversee all aspects of its development program and increase philanthropic support for bergenPAC and its Performing Arts School.

The Development Director at bergenPAC will serve as a contributing member of the senior management team to provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s fundraising and development initiatives, ensuring sustained growth in contributions and long-term donor engagement.

This role involves driving major fundraising campaigns, building robust relationships with individual donors, managing foundation relationships, overseeing grant applications, and managing a development team to support bergenPAC’s mission to provide accessible, world-class arts and education programs. The Director will be able to leverage a network of contacts and donor relationships in the NY/NJ metro philanthropic sector to support these goals.

THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
bergenPAC’s next Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts and advance the theater’s mission of bringing worldclass performances and transformative arts education to the community. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, capital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and grant management. The Director of Development will cultivate a vibrant network of supporters, oversee impactful donor cultivation events such as the annual gala, and manage a team of development professionals to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. With a focus on building lasting relationships and enhancing donor engagement, this position offers an opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of the arts in New Jersey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, and corporate sponsorships.
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. Identify new prospects and create personalized stewardship plans to enhance donor engagement and retention.
• Grant Management: Oversee grant writing and reporting processes, researching potential grants and ensuring timely submissions. Work closely with foundations and government agencies to secure funding for bergenPAC’s programs and initiatives.
• Events Management: Plan and oversee donor cultivation events, including the annual gala, donor appreciation events, and other fundraising activities. Collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator to ensure all events align with fundraising goals and provide memorable donor experiences. Integrate best practices, external perspective and innovative approaches to ensure programs are impactful and relevant.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Manage a team of development professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals. Work closely with marketing, programming, education and finance teams to ensure alignment on organizational goals.
• Board Engagement: Serve as one point of contact for the Board of Trustees on development matters. Support board members in their fundraising efforts and facilitate regular communication to keep them informed of fundraising progress.