Managing Director, Nonprofit Arts Administration

Managing Director, Nonprofit Arts Administration NW Dance Project Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Revenue growth Cash flow management Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Teamwork 7 years Non-profit experience Operations management Financial reporting Donor relationship building Organizational management Managing budgets in a finance role Fundraising Nonprofit financial management Senior level Leadership Communication skills Organizational budget management Senior leadership Full Job Description Job Summary NW Dance Project (NWDP) seeks a dynamic and relationship-driven Managing Director to serve as the organization's senior operational and development leader. Working in close partnership with Founder & Artistic Director Sarah Slipper, the Managing Director will lead fundraising, oversee administrative operations, and support board engagement to ensure the long-term sustainability of one of the leading contemporary dance companies in the US. This is a #2 leadership role in a founder-led organization. The Managing Director serves as the senior administrative leader and strategic partner to the Artistic Director, helping translate artistic vision into sustainable organizational strategy and growth. Key Responsibilities Lead all fundraising and development strategy (individual giving, board activation, sponsors, grants), in partnership with the Artistic Director and Board Oversee board operations and governance, including meeting coordination and board engagement Provide financial oversight, including budgeting, reporting, and cash flow monitoring Supervise administrative staff across marketing, administration, and education Support earned revenue strategy in collaboration with the Artistic Director NWDP currently raises approximately $500,000 annually in contributed revenue, with opportunities for continued growth. Qualifications 7+ years of nonprofit leadership experience Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor cultivation Experience working with boards of directors Strong financial and organizational management skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): What would be your top 2-3 priorities in your first 6 months to sustain and grow NWDP's contributed revenue? What does an effective partnership with a founder/artistic director look like to you? How would you navigate that dynamic?

Work Location:

In person