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Director of Development and Communication
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Job Title: Director of Development and Communication

Reports to: Executive Director

Responsibilities and Duties:
- Identify and cultivate underwriter prospects (including in-kind)
- Craft funding proposals
- Assembly activity reports for underwriters
- Oversee agency marketing activities including the creation of all print and electronic outreach materials.
- Assist Executive Director with daily operations of the organization

Qualifications and Qualities:
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in related field
- 3-5 years progressively responsible experience in fund development
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Experience with developing and managing budgets
- High proficiency in desktop publishing software (e.g. Microsoft Publisher or Adobe PageMaker)
- Sophisticated design sense
- Experience in production of print pieces
- Experience in production of Web pages
- Marketing savvy
- High energy
- A team orientation

The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations has a 28-year history as New York's primary service association for community based arts and cultural organizations. The Alliance provides leadership and vision, and delivers services, resources and tools that strengthen community cultural organizations. The Alliance monitors, informs and mobilizes the field on statewide and national issues affecting the arts and assists local arts agencies in building community support and developing effective grassroots public policy.

245 Love Lane, P.O. Box 96
Mattituck, NY 11952-0096
Phone (631) 298-1234 / Fax (631) 298-1101