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Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategic plan focused on growth, relevance, and impact
• Position Morris Arts as a thought leader at the intersection of arts, wellness, education, and community development
• Identify and launch scalable initiatives that respond to evolving community needs

Fundraising & Revenue Growth
• Personally lead major gift cultivation, corporate partnerships, and institutional fundraising
• Expand earned revenue opportunities tied to programs, space, and services
• Strengthen relationships with county, state, and regional funding agencies
• Inspire board members to be active partners in fundraising and stewardship
This role requires a leader who enjoys fundraising and sees it as relationship-building, not obligation.

External Relations & Community Impact
• Serve as the primary public face of Morris Arts across Morris County and beyond
• Build deep partnerships with:
o School districts and educators
o Healthcare / Insurance and mental health institutions
o Municipal and county leaders
o Corporate and philanthropic stakeholders
• Represent Morris Arts at public events, convenings, and advocacy efforts

Organizational & Financial Management
• Oversee financial health, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
• Ensure strong internal systems, policies, and compliance
• Build staff capacity through thoughtful structure, coaching, and accountability
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Board Partnership & Governance
• Partner closely with the Board of Trustees to align strategy, governance, and fundraising
• Provide clear, data-informed reporting and recommendations
• Support board development, engagement, and leadership succession
• Maintain appropriate boundaries between governance and management