Development Manager

Mundi Project Salt Lake City, Utah
manager fundraising ed music team nonprofit executive director director mission education programming events collaboration
November 29, 2022
Mundi Project
Salt Lake City, Utah
FULL_TIME

Position Type: Full-Time (30 hours/week), remote & in-person position within Wasatch Front

Office Location: Work Hive | 259 W. Broadway #200, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Reports To: Mundi Project Executive Director (ED) | Cody Goetz, he/him

Salary: $36,000 annual salary | paid in monthly installments

Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and references on the Mundi Project Job Application: https://form.jotform.com/211075526355049

Organization Mission & History:

Founded in 2006, Mundi Project actively breaks down socioeconomic and generational barriers by providing quality music experiences for all. The Salt Lake City based nonprofit fulfills its mission by providing three programs to the state of Utah:

Piano Bank–acoustic piano donation and placement program for individuals, families, and public spaces

Harmony Hub–free and low cost music education classes for marginalized communities

Mundi Project Presents–music education workshops and concerts in partnership with nonprofit organizations

Through our programming, our goal is that people play music together. Learn more at: www.mundiproject.org

Mundi Project’s Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work:

Mundi Project celebrates and honors diversity amongst its board of directors, staff, performing and teaching artists, volunteers, and program participants. The organization actively seeks stakeholders from a variety of social and economic backgrounds in order to best represent the communities we serve.

Mundi Project prohibits any discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Discrimination is prohibited throughout all phases of employment -- including being interviewed, hired, promoted, compensated, and provided benefits.

Position Summary:

The Development Manager is an entry level position focused on nonprofit fundraising and development. The ideal candidate brings with them strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to plan strategically and holistically, and a sense of joy towards their work. This employee works often with the Executive Director (ED) to determine and execute fundraising priorities and goals while also collaborating with other team members to gather and tell programming stories for the purpose of fundraising.

Key Employee Attributes:

  • Authenticity
  • Conviction for Mundi Project mission
  • Joy/Humor
  • Attention to Detail
  • Storyteller

Benefits:

  • Hybrid in-person and in-office position | Flexible Work Schedule
  • Paid Federal Holidays (10) | Organizational Time Off December 24 - January 1
  • Two (2) Floating Holidays | Ten (10) days of paid time off for first year employees

Employee Responsibilities

Development & Fundraising (60%)

Development Planning

  • Support the ED with implementing a development plan and strategy to increase individual giving
  • Participate in aspects of budgeting and forecasting the growth of the organization through philanthropy
  • Plan and execute funding opportunities and events (annual appeal, GivingTuesday, gala, etc.)

Donor Development & Relations

  • In collaboration with the ED and board, identify and cultivate individual and corporate donors
  • Perform prospect research and evaluation on individuals to diversify our funding sources
  • Demonstrate and create processes for showing gratitude in timely, appropriate, and delightful ways

Grant Writing

  • In collaboration with the ED, prepare and manage about 40 grant proposals and reports each year
  • Perform prospect research on foundations and public funds related to Mundi Project programming
  • Make, and in some cases attend, appointments with/for ED with foundation officers and other prospects

Community Engagement & Storytelling (30%)

Community Engagement

  • In collaboration with other team members, represent Mundi Project at assigned events. On site duties will be determined according to the event the employee attends. Weekend/evening hours may be needed.
  • Identify and utilize creative methods for gathering and telling stories from program participants
  • Assist with website and social media maintenance to present the most current information around fundraising campaigns and events to the public.

Team and Organizational Responsibilities (10%)

Weekly Meetings

  • Team and 1-on-1 Meetings (in-person): Attend and collaborate with the team to delineate and follow up on action items to ensure the smooth operations of our programs. Meet 1-on-1 with the Executive Director to provide weekly updates, delineate development tasks, and plan fundraising calendar.

Desired Qualifications & Abilities

Education level

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, nonprofit leadership, arts administration, music, or other relevant field.

Language

  • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking (not required, but a plus)

Field Experience

  • Direct experience in fundraising/development is not a requirement; an individual with the key employee attributes and willingness to grow/learn in field knowledge will be successful in this position.

Multicultural Experience

  • Previous work experience with and an understanding of the lived experiences of children, adults, and families of historically marginalized communities is necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule:

  • Self-determined schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Salt Lake City, UT 84101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84101


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