Come work with us! Kundiman is hiring for a Development Director and a Finance & Operations Director. We’re searching for two self-directed, organized, and collaborative candidates passionate about nurturing writers & readers of Asian American literature. More information on the roles below. Apply here by the priority deadline, October 10th!
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Kundiman is in search of a Development Director who is self-directed, takes initiative, and is able to work collaboratively, as well as independently. The Development Director connects Kundiman to individual, institutional, and corporate supporters, which are vital to the sustainability of Kundiman’s mission. Candidates must be based in the New York City area. This position will be conducted remotely but will require in-person presence at the Gala and at cultivation events.
Title: Development Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000, depending upon experience
$850 monthly healthcare stipend
30 days paid time off, plus 13 holidays
Duties:
Individual & Corporate Giving
Lead Kundiman individual and corporate giving strategy
Oversee cultivation of major, individual, and corporate donors
Organize the annual gala, cultivation, and Patron Circle events
Conceptualize and execute two to three digital fundraising campaigns annually
Liaise with Kundiman’s boards to provide support for annual giving, cultivation, and donation requests
Supervise drafting, posting, and sending of development copy, graphics, and other communications across multiple platforms
Maintain Kundiman’s donor database
Grants
Manage the writing and submission of government, foundation, and corporate grants and reports
Cultivate grant prospects
Supervise grant research
Attend grants seminars
Maintain accurate grant records, organizational demographic data, and the Grants Language Bank
Operations & Management
Draft and keep track of annual development budget
Track the movement of restricted grant and donation funds
Oversee the distribution of scholarships
Supervise Development staff
Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Executive Director
We’re looking for candidates with:
At least three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising
Exceptional writing ability, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, management, and problem-solving skills
The ability to manage multiple projects
Experience using Kindful, Xero, MailChimp, Squarespace, or similar programs preferred
Commitment to the arts, social justice, and the Asian American community
Priority deadline: October 10th, 2022
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Kundiman is in search of a Finance and Operations Director who is self-directed, takes initiative, and is able to work collaboratively, as well as independently. This position will be conducted remotely, with a preference for NYC–based candidates. Kundiman is an organization that is dedicated to nurturing generations of writers and readers of Asian American literature.
Title: Development Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000, depending upon experience
$850 monthly healthcare stipend
30 days paid time off, plus 13 holidays
Duties:
Finance
Oversee Kundiman’s annual tax filing
Ensure tax compliance and timely state and federal tax filings
Liaise with external bookkeeper and accountants and gather materials for annual financial review
Disburse payroll and contractor payments; ensure all employment and contractor tax documents are filed and issued on time
Track and document income and expenses; code income and expenses by program
Provide board, program, and grant support by producing accurate financial reports, budgets, and projections
Deposit and issue checks and make online payments to contractors and honoraria recipients
Track donations for appropriate allocation
Review existing accounting structures and make recommendations for improvements
Operations
Oversee Kundiman’s Human Resources by updating staff and HR handbooks, onboarding and offboarding employees, and updating job descriptions
File insurance, including general liability, directors and officers insurance, and cybersecurity insurance
Maintain labor compliance, workers’ compensation, and disability insurance for all employees, including state-specific programs for remote workers
Develop and manage organization-wide project management system
Maintain Kundiman’s database, Kindful, our CRM and donor-tracking platform
Collect and organize demographic data from leadership, participants, and donors
Lead all aspects of planning for Board and staff meetings, including updating Board materials and booking venues, caterers, and event staff
Manage supplies and office equipment and maintain inventory of items and off-site storage
Ensure parcels and mail are sent and received in a timely manner
Oversee Finance and Operations staff
Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Executive Director
We’re looking for candidates with:
At least three years experience with non-profit administrative and financial operations
Strong organizational, management, and problem-solving skills
Strong written, verbal, and copy editing skills
Meticulous attention to detail
The ability to be a self-starter, manage time efficiently, oversee multiple projects, and meet deadlines
A desire to work within a community of writers and arts workers
The ability to work independently while also accepting feedback well
An interest in supporting an Asian American literary arts organization, as well as an interest in Asian American literature
Experience using Kindful, Gusto, and Xero, or similar programs preferred
Priority deadline: October 10th, 2022