Reports To: President & CEO (or Designee)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience The Membership & Development Manager is eligible for an annual performance incentive of up to 10% of base salary, based on organizational performance and successful achievement of established SMART goals and KPIs.
Arts Bonita is one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing arts organizations, serving thousands of children, adults, artists, patrons, and visitors each year through visual arts education, performing arts, youth programming, community outreach, exhibitions, and nationally recognized festivals. The Membership & Development Manager is responsible for expanding philanthropic support, membership, sponsorships, and community partnerships while increasing Arts Bonita's visibility throughout Southwest Florida. This highly visible position develops relationships that generate financial support and serves as one of the organization's primary ambassadors.
Working closely with the President & CEO, Board members, volunteers, and staff, the Membership & Development Manager will identify new opportunities for growth, cultivate donors and members, secure sponsorships and auction donations, strengthen community partnerships, and advance Arts Bonita's mission.
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Arts Bonita is one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing arts organizations, serving thousands of children, adults, artists, patrons, and visitors each year through visual arts education, performing arts, youth programming, community outreach, exhibitions, and nationally recognized festivals.
The Membership & Development Manager is responsible for expanding philanthropic support, membership, sponsorships, and community partnerships while increasing Arts Bonita's visibility throughout Southwest Florida. This highly visible position develops relationships that generate financial support and serves as one of the organization's primary ambassadors.
Working closely with the President & CEO, Board members, volunteers, and staff, the Membership & Development Manager will identify new opportunities for growth, cultivate donors and members, secure sponsorships and auction donations, strengthen community partnerships, and advance Arts Bonita's mission.
Essential Responsibilities
Advancement & Fundraising
Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies aligned with Arts Bonita's Strategic Plan.- Cultivate, solicit, steward, and retain donors at all giving levels.
- Expand annual giving, recurring giving, and donor engagement programs.
- Assist with major gifts, planned giving, and donor stewardship initiatives.
- Identify new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Maintain accurate donor records, prepare reports, and monitor fundraising performance using the organization's CRM.
Membership
- Grow membership through acquisition, retention, renewals, engagement, and appreciation initiatives.
- Evaluate membership benefits and implement programs that increase loyalty and participation.
- Develop campaigns that expand membership and strengthen long-term engagement.
Community Engagement
Serve as a primary ambassador for Arts Bonita by:
- Building strategic relationships with gated communities, country clubs, private and social clubs, homeowners' associations, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, businesses, and community leaders.
- Coordinating presentations and outreach that promote Arts Bonita's programs, memberships, sponsorship opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives.
- Developing partnerships that generate members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, students, ticket buyers, and community advocates.
- Representing Arts Bonita at networking events, performances, festivals, business functions, and community gatherings.
Corporate Sponsorships
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors.
- Develop customized sponsorship opportunities and recognition programs that create long-term partnerships.
Signature Fundraising Events
Provide fundraising leadership for Off The Walls and the Scholarship Classic Golf Event by:
- Securing high-quality live and silent auction packages.
- Soliciting sponsorships, raffle prizes, and in-kind donations.
- Cultivating auction donors and community partners.
- Working collaboratively with volunteers, committees, sponsors, and staff to maximize fundraising success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Five or more years of successful experience in fundraising, advancement, nonprofit management, business development, sales, hospitality, or relationship management.
- Demonstrated success cultivating relationships and achieving measurable results.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
- Experience with CRM software (NEON CRM preferred).
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Characteristics
The ideal candidate is:
- Strategic, visionary, and entrepreneurial.
- An exceptional relationship builder and communicator.
- Self-motivated and self starter, collaborative, and results-oriented.
- Comfortable soliciting philanthropic support.
- Passionate about arts, education, and community impact.
- Equally effective working with donors, corporate executives, volunteers, artists, elected officials, and patrons.
About Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita is committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education, and appreciation. Arts Bonita has two campus locations-each dedicated to the visual or performing arts.
The Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, is comprised of multiple fine art galleries and fully equipped art studios, a gift store, and beautiful sculpture gardens. A variety of classes are offered at this center, including painting, drawing, pottery, and sculpture.
The Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, is home to the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. At this diverse center, patrons can enjoy an ongoing array of live music, theatre, comedy, film, lectures, and youth & adult classes in art, music, theatre, and dance.
Arts For All
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Mission
Arts Bonita is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Vision Values
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges between communities, generations and nationalities. It serves as a common denominator among all economic groups and stimulates local economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, art encourages positive attitudes and helps people cope with change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people's minds to new possibilities and their hearts to new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art provides a foundation for shared experience.