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Development Manager 

The Development Manager (DM) is responsible for increasing the organization’s revenue and building a positive image for the Bozeman Film Society and Festival (BFS- BFF) regionally and nationally. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The DM is a skilled networker who invents creative ways to connect patrons, donors, and sponsors to the Bozeman Film Society & the Bozeman Film Festival's mission. This is a contract position

 

Position Goals

• Increase and diversify contributed revenue (ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, grants, etc)

• Increase program revenue and/or attendance

• Increase brand recognition

• In partnership with the Executive Director, the DM will:

○ Create and implement BFF/BFS’s annual fundraising plan

○ Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations

○ Secure financial and in-kind support from program sponsors

 

Core Responsibilities (70%) Development & Fundraising 

• Develop an annual fundraising strategy for donors and sponsors to meet established financial goals

• Conduct research on prospective sponsors, corporate foundations, and individual donors

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective sponsors, corporate foundations, and

• individual donors

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with all donors; maintain accurate donor files

• Manage all elements of sponsorship: acquisition, value proposition, proposal/contracts, tracking,

• fulfillment, and relationship-building

• Oversee organization and orchestration of fundraising events (annual gala, end-of-year

• fundraising drive)

• Research, write, apply for, and maintain fulfillment requirements for grant funding

• Serve as a community liaison in the annual BFS sponsor/membership drive. This involves tracking sponsor member communications, donations and gift coupons in an existing spreadsheet.  

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Communications (10%)

• Maintain the organization’s public communication, including newsletters and press releases, and adhere to branding guidelines. 

 

Administrative/Organizational (20%)

• Create monthly reports for the Board and other reports as needed

• Conduct research to stay informed on best practices and trends for development

• Track and report on advertising and fundraising budgets; maintain organized records

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and in support of the organization

• Duties may change as business needs dictate. The above list is not exhaustive and does not include all duties, skills, and responsibilities.

 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Higher education degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, philanthropy, or similar, or comparable work experience

• Proven track record of raising funds

• At least 2 years of experience in a fundraising, community development, or marketing position

• Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills

• Organizational and planning skills

• Computer and digital skills, particularly experience with Eventive or Google Workspace. Soft graphic design skills are a plus.

• A passion for film and community building

• Familiarity with the Bozeman community

• Essential functions include the ability to frequently sit or stand for several hours; to move, traverse, and walk inside and outside of the office (ex: traverse the outdoor downtown festival area)

 

Each career path is unique, and skill sets come in many different forms. Even if you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

 

Schedule

This position is remote, but must be “local,” meaning living in Gallatin, Madison, or Park Counties. There is one in-person meeting per week. Attendance at at least one in-person event a month is required. This is a part-time, non-exempt, approximately 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Occasional morning, evening, and weekend availability may be required, especially during Festival and Society Film events. Travel to events and meetings is not covered. 

 

Wage: ~10 hours/week @$30 for 50 weeks  $22,500 per annum

 

Bozeman Film Festival’s  Employment Opportunity Policy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, & transfer.

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Please submit a cover letter and CV