THE SUCCESSFULL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO WORK FROM THE SARATOGA, CA OFFICE A MINIMUM OF FOUR DAYS A WEEK.

ABOUT MONTALVO ARTS CENTER

Montalvo Arts Center strives to continually develop a welcoming environment where all people have a sense of belonging and find enrichment through the arts. Montalvo seeks to build bridges locally and globally.

The Montalvo Experience reflects the intersection of three unique assets – people, place, and programs – to nourish creativity, connection and sense of belonging.

• People: Montalvo believes in the power of community. People of all kinds gather at Montalvo for many reasons. Montalvo provides places and programs that enable and support people to connect, explore, collaborate, and share creative experiences, often to surprising results.

• Place: The 175-acre property encompasses a historic Villa, eleven artist residences, indoor and outdoor performance and exhibition venues, lush gardens, and hiking trails that wind through redwood forests to stunning vistas. Montalvo’s work, programs, and culture embrace and leverage its home, creating harmony and intimacy with the natural beauty and peacefulness that surrounds it. Montalvo is an oasis of arts and nature in the heart of bustling Silicon Valley.

• Programs: Montalvo emphasizes programs that nourish creativity, nurture a sense of belonging, and create connections among people. Montalvo’s hallmark is excellence in all experiences. For professional artists,  an unparalleled environment that supports the creation of new works is at hand. Montalvo offers inclusive experiential learning opportunities, chances to witness creativity in progress, rich dialogues that explore relevant contemporary topics, and performing and visual arts events and festivals that reflect the diversity and beauty of the multi-cultural region.

Montalvo seeks to be an organization people return to again and again to create, discover, connect, and belong.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Development (DoD) is responsible for strategizing and directing all fundraising initiatives. This position is a member of the Senior Management team at Montalvo.

The Director of Development will be a passionate individual with a rich background in development, a progressive and successful history in South Bay Area/Silicon Valley fundraising, and a strong track record of outstanding staff leadership. The DoD delights in serving as a primary relationship cultivator with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate cares deeply about Montalvo’s mission, has a passion for the arts, and has experience working in nonprofit arts organizations.

For more information, please visit https://montalvoarts.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Executive Director, Angela McConnell. Additionally, this position has four direct reports, including an Annual Fund and Stewardship Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Donor Operations Specialist, and part-time Grant Writer.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary range is $150,000 - $175,000

• Benefits include:

o   Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

o   Vacation, Sick Time, and 14 observed holidays

o   401(k) Retirement (Montalvo matches participant contribution up to 5% with a calendar year limit of $2,500)

o   Flexible Spending Account

o   Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

o   Long Term Disability

o   Other Benefits include: Employee Assistance Benefit, Eldercare Navigation Benefit, and Employee Referral Bonus

• The opportunity to enable the growth of a one-of-a-kind public arts center that serves as a creative incubator and cultural producer, prioritizing the values of belonging, diversity, community, excellence, and stewardship

YOU ARE

• A deeply experienced fundraising professional in nonprofits arts and arts-adjacent organizations.

• Outgoing and collaborative, you will build authentic partnerships with many stakeholders including staff, Board, donors, volunteers, foundations, corporations, and community partners

• Confident, empathetic and accessible fundraiser who will forge long-term relationships and enroll all donors in the vision of Montalvo

• Patient, understanding and encouraging mentor who is comfortable leading with gratitude and possesses an ‘all in this together’ attitude

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devise and execute a fundraising plan to exceed Montalvo’s annual fundraising goal of $3 million.

• Direct the planning and execution of all fundraising efforts including annual giving, major gifts, institutional giving, special events, research and database management and online gifts.

• Act as the liaison to the Fund Development Committee and work closely with members of Montalvo staff, Trustees, major donors, contractors and volunteers.

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to develop outreach strategies to exceed fundraising goals and aid in recruitment of new Board members.

• Prepare, review, and administer all fundraising budgets.

• Manage, mentor, and collaborate effectively with a development staff of 4+ people. 

• Oversee the development and execution of fundraising special events, including the annual gala and The Art of Food & Wine.

• Champion Montalvo’s culture of philanthropy, engaging the full staff and Board in understanding the importance of giving and gratitude

• Oversee direct mail and donor recognition programs.

  Supervise staff engaged in maintaining records of contributors and grants and preparing acknowledgement letters.

COMPETENCIES

• Ten+ years of fundraising experience within non-profit organizations (preferably arts related) with budgets of $4 million or larger

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of South Bay Area & Silicon Valley philanthropy

• Ability to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to sustain relationships between them and Montalvo

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Experience managing a team and a desire to provide mentorship and coaching to team members

• Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to detail and capacity to multitask under pressure

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals. Use independent judgment and produce a quality product within tight time constraints

• Experience with Tessitura software beneficial

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

• The position involves regular local travel; valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle is required

• Occasional out-of-area and/or international travel may be required

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MA desirable

EQUITY STATEMENT

“Montalvo has been on a diversity, equity, and inclusion journey for some time.  Almost two years ago, the organization seized an opportunity to enhance our DEI efforts through a Hewlett Foundation grant to pursue a deeper dive around DEI and the development of a comprehensive roadmap.  With the help of our diversity consultants, we created a DEIB Plan, established an internal Equity Review Committee, and begun increasing the diversity of our staff and our board.

The board, leadership, and staff have made a commitment to reimagine and reorient the vision, values and priorities of Montalvo to create a more accessible, equitable and belonging arts institution. Our strategy is to increase access to Montalvo programming and events for everyone in our local communities and beyond; advance equitable structures, policies and practices; and create a culture of belonging.

Montalvo will forge new pathways to engagement, both within and outside Montalvo, with the goal of increasing the participation of historically underserved and underrepresented communities by fostering inclusive practices through programming, events, and exhibitions.

Our vision is one of an inclusive and accessible arts organization that exemplifies a culture of belonging internally and externally.  Steeped in our values and using our greatest strengths – people, programs, and place – we seek to create meaningful experiences for everyone with whom we engage and to continually expand who engages with us.”