Position Overview
Arts Bonita, a vibrant cultural hub and community-centered arts nonprofit in Southwest Florida, is seeking a talented and relationship-driven Donor Relations and Special Events Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting time for the organization as we undergo a period of remarkable growth—broadening our artistic programming, increasing our regional and national visibility, and launching a major physical expansion of our campuses and facilities.
With two dynamic campuses, a nationally recognized art school, professional theater and concert series, and robust youth and adult education programs, Arts Bonita is at the forefront of Southwest Florida’s cultural renaissance. The organization is currently investing in new performance and teaching spaces, enhanced galleries, and expanded studios to meet the growing demand for high-quality arts experiences.
This role offers significant potential for professional growth within an innovative organization that values collaboration, creativity, and leadership from within. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for cultivating relationships, creating memorable donor experiences, and producing engaging events that support our mission and celebrate the arts.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for building relationships, elevating donor experiences, and creating engaging events. This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen a development program in an organization that values innovation, inclusion, and leadership from within.
Core Responsibilities
Donor Relations
- Develop and implement strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors at all levels.
- Create personalized donor communications and ensure timely acknowledgments and recognition.
- Maintain accurate donor records and tracking in CRM software.
- Partner with leadership on donor cultivation plans and sponsorship development.
Special Events
- Plan and manage fundraising and donor cultivation events, including an annual signature benefit and other key community gatherings.
- Oversee event logistics, vendor management, timelines, budgets, and post-event follow-up.
- Support event marketing efforts in collaboration with the communications staff.
- Recruit and manage volunteers or event committees as needed.
Membership Support
Manage day-to-day aspects of a growing membership program, including renewals, upgrades, and communications.
Coordinate member benefit fulfillment and member-exclusive programs.
Analyze and report on membership data and engagement trends.
Community Involvement
- Serve as a public-facing representative at community events and cultural programs.
- Build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and civic leaders to strengthen outreach efforts.
- Help develop programming or experiences that deepen participation and reflect community interests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, arts administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, event planning, or audience development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems.
- Passion for the arts and a commitment to inclusive community engagement.
Preferred
- Experience working in arts, culture, or education-focused nonprofit settings.
- Fluency in donor stewardship best practices and fundraising event strategy.
- Knowledge of the Southwest Florida philanthropic and cultural landscape is a plus.
About Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita is committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education, and appreciation. Arts Bonita has two campus locations-each dedicated to the visual or performing arts.
The Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, is comprised of multiple fine art galleries and fully equipped art studios, a gift store, and beautiful sculpture gardens. A variety of classes are offered at this center, including painting, drawing, pottery, and sculpture.
The Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, is home to the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. At this diverse center, patrons can enjoy an ongoing array of live music, theatre, comedy, film, lectures, and youth & adult classes in art, music, theatre, and dance.
Arts For All
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Mission
Arts Bonita is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Vision Values
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges between communities, generations and nationalities. It serves as a common denominator among all economic groups and stimulates local economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, art encourages positive attitudes and helps people cope with change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people's minds to new possibilities and their hearts to new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art provides a foundation for shared experience.
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