Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS
Poughkeepsie NY
The Art Effect
The Art Effect empowers youth to develop their artistic voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change. Based in Poughkeepsie, we help young people in the Hudson Valley explore, experience, and excel in the arts, introducing them to visual arts and media, giving them the opportunity to develop real skills in these fields, and guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals.
Position Summary
The Art Effect is looking for a full-time Director of Donor Relations to be an effective partner to the Executive Director and Director of Institutional Giving/Grants in guiding the organization to fulfill an ambitious mission and to manage and implement our collaborative development efforts as we grow in size and complexity. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will oversee the development of relationships and systems that advance individual giving at all levels, including major donors, events, and appeals.
The Art Effect is experiencing a period of expansion, with a new strategic plan and launch of a three-year comprehensive campaign to move our operations and programming to the Trolley Barn in Poughkeepsie. This position will be integral to developing new funding for capital campaign support and general operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in individual fundraising and be a well-rounded development professional with communications acumen; a team player; and able to manage multiple priorities on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
This is a full time (40 hr/wk) exempt position. Periodic weekend and evening work may be required during events.
Salary and Benefits:
$70,000-$80,000. Full benefits (health insurance, PTO, and 401K) provided.
The Art Effect is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
To apply, please send a resume with a cover letter, and three references to employment with the job title and your name in the subject line. This position is open for immediate employment. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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