We will only accept applications submitted through Arts Bonita Portal: APPLY

Essential Responsibilities

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  Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies aligned with Arts Bonita's Strategic Plan.
• Cultivate, solicit, steward, and retain donors at all giving levels.
• Expand annual giving, recurring giving, and donor engagement programs.
• Assist with major gifts, planned giving, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Identify new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain accurate donor records, prepare reports, and monitor fundraising performance using the organization's CRM.
  
  

• Grow membership through acquisition, retention, renewals, engagement, and appreciation initiatives.
• Evaluate membership benefits and implement programs that increase loyalty and participation.
• Develop campaigns that expand membership and strengthen long-term engagement.
  
  

• Building strategic relationships with gated communities, country clubs, private and social clubs, homeowners' associations, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, businesses, and community leaders.
• Coordinating presentations and outreach that promote Arts Bonita's programs, memberships, sponsorship opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Developing partnerships that generate members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, students, ticket buyers, and community advocates.
• Representing Arts Bonita at networking events, performances, festivals, business functions, and community gatherings.
  
  

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors.
• Develop customized sponsorship opportunities and recognition programs that create long-term partnerships.
  
  

• Securing high-quality live and silent auction packages.
• Soliciting sponsorships, raffle prizes, and in-kind donations.
• Cultivating auction donors and community partners.
• Working collaboratively with volunteers, committees, sponsors, and staff to maximize fundraising success.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of successful experience in fundraising, advancement, nonprofit management, business development, sales, hospitality, or relationship management.
• Demonstrated success cultivating relationships and achieving measurable results.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with CRM software (NEON CRM preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  

Preferred Characteristics

• Strategic, visionary, and entrepreneurial.
• An exceptional relationship builder and communicator.
• Self-motivated and self starter, collaborative, and results-oriented.
• Comfortable soliciting philanthropic support.
• Passionate about arts, education, and community impact.
• Equally effective working with donors, corporate executives, volunteers, artists, elected officials, and patrons.