Director of Development
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Director of Development will serve as the chief development officer for The Bascom: A Visual Arts Center. The Bascom is a thriving, thirty-year-old organization, nestled in the Western North Carolina Mountains, that draws affluent seasonal residents from across North Carolina and the east coast. Our mission is to create visual experiences that inspire individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing.
The Director of Development of The Bascom is responsible for directing all fundraising strategies that will attract the resources necessary to ensure a balanced $1 million+ annual budget and support reserve growth. She/he will work closely with a development staff that includes a full-time guest and membership coordinator and a part-time contract grant writer. Funding programs include annual, major gifts, membership, grants, sponsorships, and events.
Please visit our website for further information: https://thebascom.org/professional-development/employment-opportunities