Arts Development Officers build the philanthropic revenue that sustains arts organisations — through individual donors, foundations, and government cultural funders. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.
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Managing individual donor cultivation and stewardship, writing grant proposals to foundations and government arts agencies, managing membership and annual giving programmes, supporting major gift cultivation, managing donor events and recognition, and collaborating with artistic leadership on funder stewardship.
3–8 years of arts fundraising or nonprofit development experience, genuine understanding of arts philanthropy dynamics, experience with individual and institutional giving, and strong written communication skills. CFRE certification is valued.
Arts development officers who have managed a major gifts programme within an arts context — and understand the distinct motivations of arts donors versus health or education donors — are significantly more effective than general nonprofit fundraisers without arts sector experience.
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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–40 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.
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