Development Manager

sweat variant Posted 7 days ago Save this Listing Posted 7 days ago Save this Listing sweat variant has a collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and the open sharing of ideas and opinions. At present, sweat variant is not a nonprofit organization, and is fiscally sponsored by Producer Hub. The salary for this part-time freelance position starts at $40 per hour, and the estimated flexible schedule is 10 to 15 hours per week. The sweat variant team works remotely with occasional in-person team meetings. This position is based in New York City and requires in-person presence at events, performances, and donor meetings. The role may require occasional evening or weekend work depending on project deadlines or special events. Position Summary sweat variant is hiring a part-time Development Manager for a 9-month contract (10-15 hours per week), with the possibility of extension. The Development Manager should be an independent self-directed arts administrator who is comfortable working remotely and with a strong relationship to the New York City art and performance communities. This position will help build and maintain sweat variant's development infrastructure through fundraising, grant management, and donor relations, with a particular emphasis on building out individual donor support and major gifts. This role will work closely with the Company Producer, who has been managing development responsibilities for the past two years. This is an entrepreneurial, hands-on role for a relationship-driven fundraiser who will help cultivate new donors and strengthen existing relationships while leading initiatives across annual campaigns, grants, and special events. The Development Manager will create and execute strategies that strengthen philanthropic support and position the organization for long-term sustainability. This position reports to the Co-Artistic Directors and Company Producer. Key Responsibilities Fundraising Strategy & Program Development — In collaboration with the Company Producer, develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy that establishes sustainable fundraising systems and goals. — Build and refine fundraising processes, donor engagement strategies, stewardship practices, and campaign structures that support long-term growth. — Develop individualized engagement and fundraising plans that equip Board of Advisors to serve as effective ambassadors and philanthropic partners. Individual Giving & Major Gifts — Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive individual giving strategy to increase revenue from new and current donors across all giving levels. — Partner with Co-Artistic Directors and Company Producer on donor strategy, board engagement, solicitation planning, stewardship, and the development of donor communications. — Help build and manage a major gifts program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors and prospects. — Collaborate on a stewardship program that fosters meaningful relationships and long-term donor investment that aligns with the values and mission of sweat variant. Fundraising Campaigns, Events & Communications — Lead the strategy and execution of fundraising campaigns, including year-end giving, donor appeals, and engagement initiatives. — Plan and oversee the organization's fundraising events and other donor cultivation opportunities, in collaboration with Company Producer. — Work with Company Producer and full sweat variant team to create donor-facing content across platforms. Grants & Institutional Giving — Identify, research, and pursue foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities. — Develop competitive grant proposals in collaboration with Company Producer. — Manage grant stewardship, reporting, and ongoing institutional relationships in collaboration with Company Producer. Qualifications — 5–8 years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success in individual giving, major gifts, grant writing, institutional fundraising, donor cultivation, and revenue growth. — Demonstrated commitment to supporting work made by artists of color and for audiences of color. — Experience building or expanding fundraising programs and developing effective systems and strategies in a growing organization. — High energy, self-starter who enjoys meeting new people and building relationships. — Proven success planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events. — Excellent relationship-building, networking, and communication skills, with the ability to engage donors, board members, volunteers, and community partners. — Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams. — Entrepreneurial, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution. — Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. — Demonstrated alignment with the work and mission of sweat variant. EEO Statement Sweat Variant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetics, creed, national origin, age, disability, marital and/or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. About Us sweat variant describes the collaborative practice of Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born. We are partners in our work and our lives. Since 1996, we have been working at the intersection of dance, theater, and visual art to make challenging and rigorous work that reaffirms that which has been deemed marginal as the true center through the exploration of Black interiority. sweat variant was founded in 2018, and is led by a small team including the co-Artistic Directors, the Company Producer, the Studio and Initiatives Manager, and the Partnership Development Consultant. sweat variant was formed both to sustain Okpokwasili and Born’s collaborative work in New York City and to build a network of support for artists, particularly Black women, as well as queer and trans artists. As part of our belief that a thriving arts ecosystem depends on a network of mutual support and cultivation among artists, sweat variant created the Artists Supporting Artists Program and Threading residency. The infrastructure of our company is intentionally non-hierarchical and based in a process of continuous inquiry about what our community needs. This coming season, sweat variant will premiere adaku, part 2, the newest installment of the adaku trilogy, and begin a national tour of the work that will continue into 2028. We are also opening two visual art exhibitions in Columbus, Ohio, and Boston, Massachusetts. We are in a pivotal moment for the company, in which building new, sustainable development infrastructure is a priority. How to Apply Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Name Name Hidden Email hidden-email@example.com Join Listings Project for free or sign in to contact this lister.