Development Manager Application

Development Manager Application
A.B.L.E. - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is seeking a Development Manager to focus on building and maintaining relationships with the individual and institutional supporters who sustain A.B.L.E.’s mission.

The ideal candidate is an organized, goal-oriented, reflective, and communicative fundraising generalist who is excited to share compelling stories about the impact of A.B.L.E.’s work to gain support for our programs. Click here to read the full job description.

A.B.L.E. was founded on the belief that everyone is A.B.L.E. to connect, to contribute, and to create. Our work centers on fostering communication, teamwork, and inclusivity, not just among our program participants, but for all who work with us. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all races, religions, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ages, and disability statuses. A.B.L.E. is committed to including diverse voices and perspectives across our organization.

Applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday April 15th. Late submissions will not be considered.

If you need support or accommodations, please contact us at: admin@ableensemble.com

All applicants will be notified by Friday April 24th. We have a small team and cannot respond to individual follow ups.
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Your Experience

We want to get to know you, your work, and your style through these answers.
Fundraisers have to love an organization to help sell it. Why are you drawn to A.B.L.E.? What got you excited about our work, and what would you like to learn more about? *

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Tell us about a previous role you had and what experience or skills you learned there that you can bring to A.B.L.E..*

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Tell us about a time you had to work with someone who has a different personality or working style than your own. What did you learn from that experience? What went well? What were the challenges? How would you approach it differently in the future? *

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EXPERIENCED - you have transferable experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit managementEXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR - you have a clear written voice, craft compelling stories, and can adjust your style to suit different audiences and mediums.A PEOPLE PERSON - you enjoy networking, making connections, and nurturing relationshipsGOAL-ORIENTED - you are proactive, motivated to work independently, and excited to actively seek out new prospects and opportunities for the organizationORGANIZED - you meet deadlines, can juggle different projects and priorities at the same time, and have wonderful attention to detailA RESEARCHER - you like digging for information, looking for patterns, and designing clear systems to track this informationRESPONSIVE - you can adapt to new information and changes, and communicate these changes with others.REFLECTIVE - you show willingness to grow and deepen your skills, you ask questions, and you are willing to ask for help when you need itCOLLABORATIVE - you share ideas that can make our work stronger, and enjoy building relationships with a diverse range of people from the A.B.L.E. community including our actors with disabilities, volunteers, staff, organizational partners, and supportersLEADER - you can motivate a team and nurture a positive, honest, and safe environment for others to connect and create
Which of the above qualities do you LEAST identify with? What kind of support could help you get stronger in that area?*

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Upload your resume or CV. We are not sticklers for a specific format, but please keep it to 3 pages or less. Label this file with YOUR FIRST NAME - YOUR LAST NAME - RESUME*

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Please share an example of your past work that you are proud of. This could be an LOI to a foundation, a thank you letter to a donor, a portion of a pitch for a corporate sponsor - you choose. We are looking for something that shows off your forte as a development professional, and highlights your skills as a storyteller and communicator. You do not need to create something new just for us, but please anonymize any sensitive or confidential information. Please keep this to 3 pages or less. Label this file YOUR FIRST NAME - YOUR LAST NAME - WORK SAMPLE*

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Development Manager Application

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