Chief Development Officer

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Role Summary
The Chief Development Officer role will be the strategic architect of the school's
fundraising pillar, which is vital to operations. As the school embarks upon a new vision
for its future and strategic plan, this presents a rare and exceptional opportunity to
transform fundraising at a key stage in the school's lifecycle. This role will serve as a
catalyst for innovation and be responsible for re-envisioning and reshaping how Old
Town School engages with donors, inspires giving and builds new and enduring
relationships.

Fundraising currently represents 22% of the school's revenue at approximately $3.5M
annually. In addition to the CDO, the Development team is composed of a Director of
Major Gifts, Institutional Giving Manager, Development Manager, and a Development
Operations Associate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The following describes the key responsibilities of the person assigned to this position.
This list is not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

Leadership and Management

Lead with a sophisticated understanding of the school: its mission, culture,
policies, values, history, key stakeholders, programs, and finances.

Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes open communication
and collaboration.

Ensure strategic management of all fundraising activities.

Model effective strategy, approaches, and techniques, as well as transparency
and collaboration.

Prepare regular reports and presentations on fundraising activities for the CEO,
Board of Directors and senior management team.

Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the school's mission and programs in
the funding community.

Spearhead initiatives that streamline operational processes and reach new
audiences and potential donors.

Ensure that efficient processes and data-informed decision-making guide the
work of the Development department.

Oversee preparation and administration of departmental budget.

Ensure the school is employing best philanthropic practices.

Evaluate current Development department staffing needs and oversee
recruitment, retention, training, management, mentoring, professional
development, and evaluation of an efficient and highly professional team.

Support the existing team with training and professional development, and
ensure collegiality and common vision within the department.

Utilize appropriate metrics on a team and individual basis to ensure
accountability and results.

Planning
In partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors:

Establish a strategic vision and operational plan for the school's fundraising
strategy and initiatives.

Develop and implement plans for fundraising in alignment with school priorities,
setting measurable goals and objectives for annually increasing and diversifying
income sources and cultivating new donors.

Identify and refine fundraising priorities.

Identify and recruit new Board members, educate members about their role in
advancing a culture of philanthropy, cultivate and solicit financial support, and
leverage networks to expand the donor base.

Fundraising and External Relations

Increase and diversify the school's support from individuals, corporations,
foundations, and government sources.

Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, including individual and
institutional sources.

Identify and cultivate new major gift prospects.

Lead and oversee donor cultivation and solicitation opportunities that involve the
CEO and the Board of Directors.

Ensure effective, ongoing, and productive communication with current and prospective donors.

Ensure ongoing prospect discovery and engagement at all levels of giving.

Maintain current knowledge of important developments across regional and
national funding environments.

Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events.

Collaborate with the Marketing department to ensure integrated, consistent, and
effective marketing and communications in support of fundraising or stewardship initiatives.

Strategically leverage a variety of communication channels and platforms to
support fundraising goals.

To be considered for this role, please apply through our Career Center.

We're looking for a creative, curious Designer to join the marketing team at Old Town School of Folk Music. The ideal candidate will help bring our programming and brand to life – supporting classes, concerts, workshops, festivals and special events through compelling visuals to connect with the diverse communities we serve. Responsibilities include general marketing and advertising brand support, print production, and digital marketing content creation.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 2 years of professional design experience, preferably in marketing, creative agency, or non-profit settings

Skills/Competencies:

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

Strong portfolio demonstrating:
-- Print collateral design (e.g., brochures, posters, annual reports)
-- Digital asset creation for web and social media platforms
-- Layout design for various publication types
-- Hybrid content across media merging visual storytelling with persuasive text
-- Content utilizing illustrations and typography
-- Brand identity development

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and collaborative platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams)

Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and ability to create designs that meet these guidelines

Experience with responsive design principles and ability to adapt designs for various screen sizes and devices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to:
--Clearly articulate design concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
--Write clear and concise design briefs and project updates

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for effective collaboration with web development team

Experience with Figma or Sketch, motion graphics and video design tools such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation: $48,000 - $51,000, non-exempt role
Please note this is a full-time, hourly position with some nights and weekends required.

If interested, please apply through our Career Center.