For 27 years, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 80% of which are free. Focused events in June range from world and nationally-renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area. Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Haven’s culturally-rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Award program. Position Summary The Director of Development will lead Arts & Ideas contributed revenue strategies and implementation, collaborating with the board and staff to increase annual philanthropic support from individuals, sponsors, foundations, and government agencies while also focusing on future endowment and planned giving initiatives. A particular area of focus will be the growth and stewardship of Major Gifts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will be an active member of the Arts & Ideas leadership team and will work closely with the board of directors and the Development Committee in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. The Director of Development will be charged with the creation and implementation of a strategic development plan that leverages Arts & Ideas success and role in the community to increase contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director of Development will provide guidance to the development team of three, including the Development Manager, Corporate Giving Manager, and contracted Grant Writer to ensure a seamless and high performing advancement operation for Arts & Ideas. A full job description can be accessed here. Compensation and Benefits Arts & Ideas offers competitive compensation with employee benefits that include the choice between two medical insurance plans (one plan covers 100% of the premium of dependents under the age of 26), dental benefits, life insurance, short/long term disability insurance, paid parental and bereavement leave, paid time off, 403 (b) savings plan with immediately vesting employer match, parking/transit account plan, and flexible spending account plan, among others. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $90,000 to $110,000. Arts & Ideas staff work in a hybrid fashion. Staff members are asked to use our offices as their home base three days per week and have the opportunity to work remotely the remainder of the week. The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law. The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.