Director of Development
Academy of American PoetsHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
- Strong team management skills.
- Experience in individual giving, membership, and major gifts.
- Foundation grant writing experience.
- Advanced knowledge of popular CRMs, particularly Raiser's Edge.
- Proven track record of success in organizing special events.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Commitment to excellence in database administration.
- A passion for poetry, literature, and the arts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary in the range of $120k–$130k.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
The Academy of American Poets is the nation's largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Headquartered in New York City and with members in all 50 states and beyond, the organization produces Poets.org, the world’s largest publicly funded website for poets and poetry; originated and organizes National Poetry Month; publishes the popular Poem-a-Day series and American Poets magazine; creates and distributes Teach This Poem and other award-winning resources for K-12 educators; hosts an annual series of poetry readings and special events, including a gala reading in April; and awards the American Poets Prizes and Fellowships. In addition, the Academy of American Poets coordinates a national Poetry Coalition working together to promote the value poets bring to our culture and the important contribution poetry makes in the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.