Executive Director
- Employer
- Arts Critic ATL, Inc. dba ArtsATL
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Closing date
- Dec 11, 2019
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- Focus Areas
- Arts / Culture / Humanities
- Job Function
- Executive / Senior Management
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- Not willing to travel
- Experience Level
- Executive
ArtsATL, which serves as Atlanta’s primary source for independent, comprehensive coverage of the arts, is looking for a visionary strategic leader to find new ways to fund a non-profit digital publication, engage the current audience, grow a bigger audience, and support the dynamic arts community
Founded in 2009, ArtsATL features interviews, in-depth reviews and analysis across six coverage areas: Art & Design, Music, Film & TV, Theater, Dance, and Books.
The next Executive Director for ArtsATL will be an experienced leader who can:
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Invent and effect new ways to increase earned revenue
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Steward the portfolio of foundations that support us and find new ones
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Increase private support
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Effectively manage day-to-day organizational needs including administrative and financial systems oversight
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Represent ArtsATL to the community, nurturing existing relationships and fostering new opportunities
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Collaborate with the ArtsATL Executive Editor to design and execute a plan for responsible growth of content
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Collaborate with the ArtsATL Program Director to develop programming in line with the organization’s strategic goals.
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Partner with the Board of Directors to take the organization to the next level
Primary Functions
• Business Operations & Management
o Develop and recommend annual budget in conjunction with the Board, prudently managing organizational resources
o Effectively oversee the human resources of the organization in accordance with personnel policies and procedures that conform to laws and regulations
o Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, staff, and the Board
• Revenue Generation
o Direct annual fund program that includes the annual fund plan, foundation and corporate gifts, in-kind contributions, and special events
o Lead strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward all donors and prospects
o Maintain an accurate contributed revenue records (e.g., historical giving records, grants calendar)
o Optimize existing earned revenue streams, including website ad sales and monetizing calendar features
o Identify and pursue additional future opportunities for earned revenue • Civic Engagement
o Serve as the face of ArtsATL to the Atlanta community
o Share the ArtsATL story broadly and meaningfully
• Board Administration and Support
o Support operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members o Facilitate Board communication and meetings
o Participate in Board recruitment and orientation
Skills & Qualifications:
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Mature, thoughtful leader committed to the artistic and civic mission of ArtsATL
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Demonstrated skills in communications and business management
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Experienced with grant-writing, fundraising, donor development, and stewardship
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Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships with relevant organizations
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Flexibility with the ability to keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time
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Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
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Energetic, forward-thinking and creative with high ethical standards
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Attention to detail in support of strategic vision
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Ability to articulate a vision of growth for the organization
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Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar graduate degree preferred
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