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Outreach & Development Coordinator

Job Title: Outreach & Development Coordinator
Organization: Vanguard Culture
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid/In-Person as Needed)
Job Type: Part-Time (12 hours per week)

About Vanguard Culture:
Vanguard Culture is an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative workforce. Through innovative arts journalism, professional development opportunities, and cross-industry cultural events, we foster collaboration among creatives and position San Diego as a thriving cultural destination.

Why Work With Us?
Vanguard Culture offers a unique and inspiring work environment tailored to individuals passionate about the arts. Our key demographic includes the region’s creative community spanning film, theatre, dance, visual arts, music, fashion, and more. As the Outreach & Development Coordinator, you will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to San Diego’s vibrant creative workforce, as well as its arts patrons and cultural leaders. Our work culture is warm, supportive, and flexible, providing an exciting and dynamic space for collaboration and professional growth.

Position Overview:
Vanguard Culture seeks a dynamic and strategic Outreach & Development Coordinator to strengthen our donor and community partnerships, drive fundraising efforts, and support the long-term financial sustainability of our organization. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder with strong communication skills, a passion for the arts, and a keen understanding of donor engagement and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Donor Relations:

  • Maintain and manage our donor database and donor management system, Little Green Light.
  • Plan and execute two yearly fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the Executive Director.
  • Develop and implement strategies to strengthen donor engagement and retention.
  • Support the execution of in-person fundraising events, including donor stewardship activities and sponsorship outreach.
  • Assist in creating strategies for fiscal sustainability, identifying new funding opportunities, and implementing best practices in nonprofit development.
  • Procure sponsorships and manage sponsor benefit packages to ensure fulfillment of commitments and long-term engagement.
  • Identify advertising leads and sell ads for Vanguard Culture’s arts magazine and website, earning a 10% commission on all advertising packages sold.

Community Engagement & Partnerships:

  • Cultivate, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community partners, arts organizations, and funding entities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals and organizations who are not currently Cultural & Community Partners.
  • Develop strategies to leverage and integrate community assets and resources to maximize partnership opportunities.
  • Identify and pursue collaborative opportunities that align with Vanguard Culture’s mission.
  • Represent Vanguard Culture at community events, networking opportunities, and partnership meetings.

Strategic Growth & Development:

  • Lead and coordinate all fundraising initiatives to ensure Vanguard Culture’s long-term financial health.
  • Research and implement innovative donor engagement strategies to increase philanthropic support.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure alignment between fundraising strategies and organizational goals.
  • Track fundraising metrics and partnership impact to assess program effectiveness and guide future strategies.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for the arts and Vanguard Culture’s mission.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, development, community outreach, or nonprofit management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Experience with donor databases and CRM systems (preferred).
  • Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, dynamic team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events.

Compensation & Benefits:

$17.25 / hour plus 10% commission on all advertising packages sold. Flexible work hours and access to free or discounted tickets to exciting regional cultural events.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and passion for the arts to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Join us in shaping the future of San Diego’s creative sector!

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Vanguard Culture

Vanguard Culture is an online media entity designed for culturally savvy, socially conscious individuals. We provide original interviews and reviews of the people, places, and events that make up San Diego’s thriving arts and culture community, as well as curated snapshots of the week’s best, most inspiring and unique cultural and culinary events. We believe in making a difference in the world, supporting San Diego’s vibrant visual and performing arts community and bringing awareness to important social and community causes.