The Angel Band Project
The Angel Band Project’s mission is to the use the power of music to provide healing, raise awareness, and promote positive social change for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. The Angel Band Project has been a pioneer in bringing life- affirming music therapy to survivors in crisis. In 2013, we developed and launched the country’s first music therapy program specifically designed to help survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Today, we operate programs in St. Louis, New York, and Seattle and in 2024 will pilot workshops in five more cities. The values center on 1) Believing the victims; 2) Acting on their behalf; 3) Healing through music – We believe that music can provide healing and empower those who have experienced rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, and abuse.
The Director of Development and Communications develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising program, including major giving, membership, special events, and setting goals for fundraising that are aligned with the agency mission and annual fund goals. With support from the Executive Director (ED) and the Board of Directors (BOD), the Director of Development and Communications holds the responsibility of ensuring that a culture of philanthropy is built in the agency and that fundraising and communication goals are met. This position reports to the Executive Director and works with the Development and Marketing Committee comprised of Board and community members.
Core Functions
*Align with and represent the organization’s mission and values
*Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and new partnership opportunities.
*Write and manage existing grants and research new opportunities
*Grow and steward the monthly giving club
*Oversee planning and implementation of one annual gala (including: event committee, print materials, sponsor solicitations, auction solicitation, and event logistics), as well as up to three other fundraising and cultivation events per year
*Provide content and direction for company publications and announcements
*Oversee direct mail appeals twice per year
*Responsible for the recording and tracking of donors and contributions in the organization database (Donor Perfect)
*Attend board meetings, as well as Marketing, Development and Finance Committee meetings
Core competencies
*Ability to create, track and analyze development initiatives
*Creative problem solver
*Ability to manage tasks with pressing deadlines
*Leadership skills and team-player attitude
Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising
*Strong problem solving and leadership skills
*Ability to work collegially on a team with an entrepreneurial spirit
*Sound computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
*Experience in nonprofit CRM’s a plus
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Ability to work flexible hours
*Knowledge of local, regional, and national funding opportunities
All Applicants Should Apply with:
*Resume
*Cover Letter
*Writing samples – thank you letter, a proposal to a corporation or a foundation, solicitation letter to a major donor
*Three to five professional references, including immediate past employer if considered for job offer
Please send the information to Rachel.ebeling@angelbandproject.org in a single PDF. No phone calls please. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Status: Part-Time/30 hours per week/hybrid position Salary Range – $45,000 – $65,000
