Job Title: Development Specialist
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Part-Time, 20 hours per week
Compensation: $23-$25 hourly, depending on experience

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and other staff, the Development Specialist will support the creation and execution of the annual fundraising plan, setting and meeting target goals for sponsorships and partnerships, grants, individual donations, memberships, and events.

Responsibilities

Support the development of fundraising strategies and initiatives
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and sponsors as part of Major Gifts program
Develop local business partnership program
Research and identify potential grant funding sources and prepare grant proposals that persuasively communicate UMA’s mission, programs, and impact; manage grants calendar to ensure UMA remains on schedule for all grant submission deadlines
Work with department directors to recognize areas of need and identify funding sources for those programs
Develop and implement a donor database; maintain accuracy and integrity of donor-related data
Manage donor communications, ensuring timely donor acknowledgements and appropriate donor recognition
Develop and foster community relationships
Plan annual gala event
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3+ years of nonprofit development/fundraising experience, preferably with experience in major gift fundraising and Development Plan creation and execution
Ability to initiate, foster and grow relationships with individuals and organizations
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, including staff and Board members

Work Environment and Benefits

This position will be one of nine staff members who work together with a small group of contractors and interns to carry out our mission. UMA offers paid vacation and sick benefits for part-time employees after 90 days and offers a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Over time, this this may shift to a full-time role.

To Apply:

Application materials should be sent to hr@umaverse.org.

UMA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Urban Media Arts

Urban Media Arts (“UMA,” formerly known as MATV), is a nonprofit community media organization established in 1988. UMA is responsible for the management and operation of the Public, Education and Government (PEG) Access channels for the City of Malden and has received dozens of national awards for its programming and services. The organization offers TV/video production resources, media education workshops, citizen journalism, podcasting, multimedia storytelling, a physical and virtual art gallery, a community reading program, and networking opportunities, both online and in-person.

UMA’s mission is to connect community, promote civic engagement, and nurture arts and culture by offering media resources, training, creative opportunities, events, and networking.