This position is based in Corvallis, OR with a flexible/hybrid work model with regular on-site responsibilities and in-field community engagement.
About The Arts Center:
The Arts Center (TAC) is the heart of the visual arts in the Greater Corvallis area, fostering creativity, connection, and cultural vibrancy for over 60 years. Through exhibitions, educational programs, community partnerships, and support for local and regional artists, TAC invites all people to explore, create, and engage with the arts.
We are seeking a full-time Development Manager to join our passionate and creative team and help grow the resources that support our mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives on building relationships, connecting donors to impact, and driving meaningful community support for the arts. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter who is flexible, creative, energetic, and enjoys engaging with their community.
We’re a nonprofit with heart—where creative ideas are welcomed, collaboration is celebrated, and your contributions will be seen and valued.
Position Overview:
The Development Manager is responsible for creating and implementing strategies to increase philanthropic support for The Arts Center through our annual development activities as well as helping us build up to a major giving campaign for a multi-year expansion of TAC. This role oversees individual and corporate giving, fundraising events, sponsorships, grants, and donor stewardship. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will be a key member of the leadership team and will work collaboratively with staff, campaign consultants, board members, and volunteers to develop and achieve fundraising goals.
Key Responsibilities:
● Fundraising & Donor Relations
o Implement the annual fundraising and donor relations plan.
o Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors. Including potential major giving prospects.
o In coordination with the Office Manager, be familiar with the donor database (NEON) and ensure accurate records, acknowledgments, and reporting.
● Grant Management & Sponsorships
o With the support of a contract grant writer, research, write, and submit grant proposals and reports to foundations and government agencies.
o Secure and manage corporate sponsorships for programs, events, and exhibitions.
● Special Events & Campaigns
o Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, including TAC’s annual SpecTACular gala and art auction.
o Lead the board and staff in campaigns or special fundraising initiatives.
● Communications & Outreach
o Partner with the marketing manager and graphic designer to create compelling donor communications
o Share the story of TAC’s impact with clarity and passion.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in development/fundraising, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, grant writing, and event planning.
- Demonstrated experience with major giving fundraising
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills.
- Comfort with and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies, creative strategies, and strategic thinking, including the reasonable and ethical use of AI.
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled use of AI for project management, presentations, and workflow
- Capital campaign experience
- Familiarity with donor database platform (NEON, DonorPerfect, or similar)
Skills that will help you thrive:
- Enthusiasm for the arts and community engagement
- Comfort juggling multiple priorities
- Relationship-building mindset
- Initiative, creativity, and follow-through
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Hours & Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with a flexible, hybrid work model—balancing time between our vibrant downtown Corvallis arts center, remote work, and community engagement in the field.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:
- Vacation: 80 hours annually (increases with tenure)
- Sick Leave: Accrues at 8 hours/month
- Paid Holidays: 17 per year, including a weeklong winter closure and two floating holidays
- Retirement: Immediate eligibility for our SIMPLE IRA plan
- Health Insurance: 85% employer-paid coverage for employees
- Creative Culture: A supportive and collaborative nonprofit team environment where your voice matters and your impact is visible
- Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to executivedirector@theartscenter.net. Application review beginning on October 6, 2025.
The Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our executive director.
This job posting is not an offer of employment. Employment with The Arts Center is on an ‘at-will’ basis, meaning that either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
For more information on The Arts Center, see theartscenter.net
