WHO WE ARE | The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary community-based art center that
transforms lives through innovative education, bold entertainment and unexpected engagement. We spark
joy, inspire hope, and foster curiosity and connection through engaging, accessible programming and
shared creative experiences. All of which leads to enhancing the quality of life in the West Michigan
communities we serve.

That’s the big picture! The team picture is a group of creatives passionate about what we do. What we love:
laughing, ideating, discovering, collaborating, supporting, and generally lighting up the space we’re in. The
SCA is a place of purpose and joy – and we feel it every day. Sure, some days the gray clouds roll in … then
we open our umbrellas and keep on groovin. If you’re looking for a place to learn + grow, be challenged,
build deep connections, do beautiful things, connect with people, and make a real difference – this might
be your home!

OPPORTUNITY | We are hiring a person to help grow the SCA Family, our financial capacity, and our
leadership in West Michigan. Traditionally this position might be called a Development Director – but
Community Builder + Joy Spreader sounds a lot more like us.

This highly energetic + relational, goal-oriented professional will expand our fund and friendraising activities
in support of our 5-year Strategic Plan. Key ways you’ll do this include planning and implementing Annual
Fund and membership campaigns, building donor relationships (people, businesses and foundation),
growing our planned giving program, and project-managing a few awesome special events.

The Community Builder + Joy Spreader is a key “face of the SCA”, in regular attendance at SCA events and
well-known in our West Michigan community.

SKILLS + KNOWLEDGE that will help you succeed:

First and foremost, you are passionate about the SCA’s vision and mission and excited to invite others to be
part of the “SCA Family”. And also …

● High energy and highly relational.
● High achiever with a sales + goal-oriented mindset; results-driven.
● Entrepreneurial and a self-starter.
● Adaptable and innovative.
● Growth mindset, deeply curious and loves learning.
● Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
● Strong West Michigan network (and always expanding your network).
● Team player and fostering environments where people want to do their best work.
● Loves thinking strategically and building plans to make the dreams happen.
● Can hit the ground running and immediately catalyze growth and new opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING in the position | The Community Builder + Joy Spreader has P&L responsibility for
all contributions lines. While the Executive Director will be a key partner in development work, you are
accountable for setting and making contribution goals.

DONOR GROWTH + MANAGEMENT

● Creating and executing an annual fund strategy for prospects, donors, and lapsed donors including
building timelines, writing solicitation pieces, working with the marketing team, etc.
● Building and maintaining donor relationships at all levels.
● Growing the major gifts program.
● Managing and growing the “Red Arch” planned giving program.
● Managing and growing Membership programs.
● Ongoing impact assessment for internal KPIs and external communications with our partners.

CORPORATE + FOUNDATION GIFTS

● Creating and executing an annual strategy for corporate gifts.
● Creating and executing an annual strategy for foundation gifts including researching and grant
writing in concert with the Executive Director.
● Administering grants received including promotional and reporting requirements.
● Maintaining the foundation roster and calendar.

SPECIAL EVENTS

● Project managing (in concert with the Benefit Committee and SCA staff) annual special events
including a Summer Benefit plus 2-3 small events.
● Coordinating donor/guest activity related to special events.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

● Regular networking at West Michigan events.
● Continuous cultivation of new relationships and partnerships to build the SCA’s brand and family.

DONOR CARE + MANAGEMENT

● Oversight of the fundraising database (in concert with the Box Office Supervisor) including gift
acknowledgment, recognition, and fulfillment of sponsor benefits.
● Coordinating special donor appreciation and stewardship projects as assigned.

OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS

● Position requires evening and weekend work / event attendance (you’re out of the office a lot at
partner/donor meetings, networking, etc.)
● Opportunities for flexible work from home.
● Bachelor’s Degree plus at least five years of professional sales or fundraising experience – or other
professional experience that aligns with this position.
● Database experience a plus.
● Proficient in Google Drive, docs, sheets, and calendar.
● Physical requirements: light physical effort equal to lifting or moving of materials up to 30 lbs.

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