AATC Seeks Development Manager

Part Time, salaried, 30 hours/week. Reports to Managing Artistic Director.

Primary duties and responsibilities:
The Development Manager works with and reports to the Managing Artistic Director and the Board of Directors. The Development Manager will manage part-time staff and volunteers, and will have primary responsibility for:

1.  Grant Writing: Identify and develop a strategic portfolio of funding sources. Write grant proposals to new and existing government agencies (such as the National Endowment for the Arts, California Arts Council, Grants for the Arts, and San Francisco Arts Commission), foundations, corporations and other funders. Prepare progress and final reports and manage invoicing and financial reports to be submitted to such organizations.

2.  Major Donor Solicitations: Strategically identify and cultivate sources of major donations, from high net worth individuals to corporate funding sources.

3.  Membership and Donation Drives: In coordination with the Managing Artistic Director and the Board of Directors, organize membership drives to attract new donors. Manage and update mailing lists and maintain database for Board-driven direct mail donation solicitations. Spearhead e-mail and regular mailing drives.

4.  Marketing: Develop and update marketing materials, target and execute marketing opportunities, update AATC website calendar listings, list servs, and web links. Provide membership and donation information at community events.

5.  Networking: Develop and maintain relationships with other Asian Pacific American organizations to leverage co-marketing, co-sponsorship and other membership and donation-expansion opportunities.

6.  Special Events: Work with the Managing Artistic Director and Board of Directors on special events and funding opportunities throughout the year.

Required Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in non-profit fundraising and strategic grant writing, preferably in the arts

2. Experience with and ties to the Asian Pacific American community, the performing arts community, and related donor bases

3. Excellent verbal and written communications skills

4. Strong financial planning, forecasting and research skills

5. Excellent public speaking and meeting facilitation skills

6. Experience in event publicity and event planning

7. Experience in office and volunteer staff management

8. Familiarity with databases and ability to maintain and use database programs, including FileMaker Pro

9. Must be a self-starter, have a professional demeanor and be team-oriented

Desired Qualifications
1. Existing relationships with granting sources and foundations

2. Public relations/media experience

3. Quark Express and Photoshop proficiency

Compensation and Benefits
$24,000 annual salary at 30 hours per week (based on $32,000 FTE); should become full-time based on meeting fundraising objectives.

About AATC
The mission of the Asian American Theater Company (AATC) is to inspire, develop, and present Asian and Pacific American stories. AATC also produces and promotes the education and training of artists. Through the theatrical expression of the diversity of APA experiences, we aim to enrich American theater and increase the presence of APA stories on stage.

Send cover letter and resume by 8/15/03 to:

Sean Lim
Managing Artistic Director
690 Fifth Street, Suite 211
San Francisco, CA 94107
slim@asianamericantheater.org
415-543-5738 (phone)
415-543-5638 (fax)

Interviews will be scheduled immediately. Position open until filled.

Questions? Email gwangung@u.washington.edu