About the Hermitage Artist Retreat
The Hermitage is a leading national arts incubator and a multi-disciplinary artist retreat uniquely serving artists, the creative process, and the community. The mission of the Hermitage is to inspire and foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and artists of our time. Located on a nine-acre beachfront campus in Manasota Key at the southern tip of Sarasota County, Florida, we provide diverse and accomplished artists with multi-week residencies to create new works of theater, music, visual art, literature, dance, film, and more. Hermitage Fellows have frequently described their experiences as “life-changing” and “transformative,” regularly noting that they accomplish more in any two weeks at the Hermitage than they otherwise might in two years. The award-winning original works created at the Hermitage are presented in renowned concert halls, theaters, museums, and galleries throughout our region and across the globe. In addition to the unique and invaluable experience we provide to artists, we take pride in our complementary missions of historic preservation, ecological restoration, and dynamic community engagement.
The Hermitage is the only major arts organization in the Gulf Coast region exclusively committed to the development and creation of new work across all artistic disciplines. Sarasota County is one of the fastest growing economies in the country, with the arts playing a pivotal role in the culture, community, and prosperity of the region.
Englewood, FL
United States
To apply, visit the online application, via the URL below, and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat seeks a passionate, intelligent, and driven Development Director with experience in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations to sustain and grow the organization’s highly successful development efforts. The ideal candidate for this role should be enthusiastic about supporting some of the most innovative artists of our time, as they create new work in a diversity of disciplines. This individual will be eager to play a vital role in a fast-paced, energized, and rapidly growing arts organization that is looking to make a significant and sustainable impact in both the local community and the national artistic landscape.
Qualifications
• A passion for the Hermitage Artist Retreat’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience and a successful track record raising funds from wide-ranging sources, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Expertise in crafting successful fundraising communications.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale donor events and engaging a Board in the success of those events
• Excellent interpersonal skills as leader and team player; at ease communicating with a wide range of constituents.
• Entrepreneurial, with a high level of personal initiative, integrity, and positive energy.
• A sense of “hustle” and a “can do” attitude; this high-performing individual is responsible for finding creative solutions and delivering swift and effective results.
• Comfortable transitioning from external relationship building work to managing internal operations that keeps the department in order.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Knowledge of and connection to the local community is a plus, but not a requirement; knowledge of the national arts funding community is deeply advantageous.
• Proficient with donor management software, including database, communication, and event management programs; familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot basic office equipment.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed in support of Hermitage programs, donor events, or other meetings on campus and throughout our region.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent, and a demonstrated history of progressively successful fundraising experience.
• Graduate degree and/or CFRE or ACFRE accreditation a plus.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, artists, guests, and members of our community.