Development and Communications Manager

Boston, MA (On-site)

$60K/yr - $80K/yr (Est.)Mid LevelFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead the development and communications program, driving fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and outreach initiatives while supporting day-to-day project coordination under the Director.

  • Own fundraising campaigns, donor relations, and event logistics
  • Coordinate marketing, communications activities, and community engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Development & Communications Manager plays an integral role in advancing Durham Arts Council’s mission through fundraising, marketing, and community engagement.
  • This position helps strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and audiences while supporting the organization’s growing fundraising and communications initiatives.
  • The Manager supports the implementation of development and communications strategies established by the Director of Development & Communications, managing day-to-day projects, donor database operations, fundraising campaign & event logistics, and communications activities.
  • The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing creative projects with detail-oriented administrative responsibilities.
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Durham Arts Council

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The Durham Arts Council's mission is to promote excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all people in our community.As one of the oldest arts councils in the country the Durham Arts Council fills not one, but three major goals:Community Access to the ArtsDAC manages and operates the city-owned Durham Arts Council Building in historic downtown Durham. Our facility is the third largest visitor attraction in downtown Durham serving nearly 300,000 visitors each year, and is an extraordinary community resource for the City and the entire Triangle Region.Community Funding and Support to the ArtsThe Durham Arts Council is a significant source and key service provider for the arts and cultural community in Durham and the Triangle Region. DAC raises funds for it arts programs, services and the grants it makes to the arts organizations and artists through the DAC annual Arts Fund.Community Arts EducationThe Durham Arts Council's educational programs provide the community with year-round, high quality, accessible arts programs, services and information to the public and arts community.

Founded in 1954
Durham, North Carolina, USA
42 employees (13 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Salaries

SalaryGuide estimate

$60K/yr – $80K/yr

Modelled from 4 comparable roles.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $71K and $137K. Based on 6,341 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
33K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
66.2%
Direct
16.1%
Referral
12.9%
Social
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~42
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Development and Communications Manager

Durham Arts Council · Boston, MA · On-site