Director of Development Reports To: ADF Director and ADF Co-Director Position Supervised: Development Associate Qualifications A minimum of five years of nonprofit fund development experience in an arts or cultural organization. Hands on experience with individual giving, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and other major gifts, record of success in achieving fund development goals, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, demonstrated working relationships with executives, board members, and volunteers. Knowledge of the Triangle Community preferred. Job Summary The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program, including individual, corporate, foundation and government contributions, major gifts, special events, and direct mail/email appeals for the organization. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: •Research, cultivate, and recruit major individual gift donors and secure increasing funding from this source. •Develop and implement a short and long-term strategy for securing financial support from a diversified group of funders, including but not limited to, individuals, foundations, corporations, and government, as well as in-kind donations. •Oversee prospect research and identify new sources of funding. •Develop and implement fundraising/donor activities. •Scripps/ADF ceremony and reception. •Develop and the oversee grant proposals, appeal letters, funding reports, and other fundraising materials. •Manage the ADF development database (a customized FileMaker Pro database). •Will also represent ADF at any governmental meetings and events. •Monthly reports documenting development activity level including progress towards meeting targets. •Oversee the gathering of data on ADF activities and the creation of a season fact sheet. •Works closely with Directors on communications with the ADF Board. •Stay on top of current professional trends in the industry. Salary is commensurate with experience. Application deadline is September 5, 2008. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to: Jodee Nimerichter Co-Director American Dance Festival Box 90772 Durham NC 27708-0772 Email: adf@americandancefestival.org Fax: 919-684-5459 Please no phone or email inquiries.

Director of Marketing and Communications Reports To: ADF Director and ADF Co-Director Job Summary The Marketing and Communications office generates and promotes public awareness and interest in the ADF and all of its programs and performances. It secures all forms of media placements and reviews (i.e. print, radio, television, internet, etc.) on local and national levels. It maintains effective communications with the general public and the dance community throughout North Carolina and the nation to increase ticket sales and to enhance the image of the ADF. It provides promotional materials and information to current and lapsed subscribers, single ticket buyers, and potential ticket buyers. Qualifications Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strategic and creative thinking. Minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience in the arts. Strong interest in and knowledge of modern dance preferred. Positions Supervised: Marketing and Communications Associate, Graphics/Web Designer, and Seasonal Photographer. Duties include (but are not limited to) the following: •Developing an annual promotional plan, calendar, and strategy in coordination with ADF Directors. •Communicating with organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, local universities, radio and television stations, and other marketing contacts. •Writing press releases, public service announcements, press advisories, opening night invitations, and text for all ADF publications, eblasts, and web pages. •Supervising the production of all ADF publications and print material (i.e., performance brochures, annual reports, storefront posters and postcards, subscription and single ticket campaigns, etc.). •Pitching stories to the media, providing hospitality to visiting reporters, creating and maintaining press kits, tracking all media coverage, and arranging photo calls and interviews. •Supervision of all aspects of the Annual Critics Conference. •Coordinating set up of displays in theaters for each performing company. •Working closely with the box office and supervising the preparation of all ticket reports. •Supervising playbill advertising, sales of ADF merchandise, addition of ticket buyers to the ADF database, and the press database. Salary is commensurate with experience. Application deadline is September 19, 2008. Please send cover letter, resume, at least 3-5 recent writing samples including at least one press release, and three references to: Jodee Nimerichter Co-Director American Dance Festival Box 90772 Durham NC 27708-0772 Email: adf@americandancefestival.org Fax: 919-684-5459 Please no phone or email inquiries.

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