YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHORAL COLLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
The Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is searching for a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging new Development Associate who is connected to the ethos and experience of the young professional demographic to begin in November 2023. This is a 0.25 time position with 8-10 hours weekly average working hours expected.
ABOUT YPCC
The Young Professionals Choral Collective of Cincinnati (YPCC) believes in creating connections through choral music. YPCC was formed in Cincinnati in November 2011 and has a roster of over 1200 volunteer singers ranging in age from 21 - 45 who live and work throughout Greater Cincinnati. Singers of all experience levels participate in accessible, non-auditioned, 8-week concert cycles with multiple entry points throughout the year; each cycle averages between 150-200 singers. YPCC attracts an elusive age demographic in the arts, presenting high-quality and collaborative performances to large audiences comprised of our arts partners, colleagues, parents, grandparents, friends, and various community members from the greater Cincinnati tri-state area. YPCC fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of its members.
YPCC’s programming occurs in spaces that highlight the uniqueness of the city’s urban core. The organization, with support from local funding organizations such as ArtsWave Cincinnati, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, is a key anchor for attracting and retaining young professional talent, contracting over 50 gigs a year in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. YPCC maintains a growing number of important artistic partnerships, including projects with The Cincinnati Opera, The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Madcap Puppet Theater, the Classical Roots choir from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Elementz, and the Contemporary Arts Center. YPCC is receiving national attention for this unique model, which has already inspired one sister choir in another city.
Our singers enjoy performing a wide variety of high-quality music reflecting a spectrum of musical genres varying from classical and contemporary works to Broadway arrangements to gospel and spiritual pieces. Concerts predominantly feature a capella pieces and ensembles of varying sizes and instrumentation.
YPCC features an additional “On Call” group that rehearses every other month in casual community spaces including breweries or bars in order to prepare standard on-going repertoire for singers that may be contracted through the organization by local partners for small private events, such as cocktail parties, art galas/showcases, weddings, etc. YPCC also features an auditioned Chamber Choir led by an Associate Director.
MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
Mission: YPCC cultivates an inclusive community through the joyful experience of choral music.
Vision: YPCC will foster connections by creating welcoming and accessible artistic experiences for all people who love to sing and appreciate music in the Greater Cincinnati community.
POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES (0.25 position, 8-10 hours weekly)
The YPCC Development Associate is broadly responsible for collaborating with the Executive Director and Artistic Director to lead and direct all grant writing and reporting, annual fundraising appeals and campaigns, and donor stewardship. The Development Associate additionally assists the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Gala Committee with special events and landing major gifts as necessary. The Development Associate reports to the Executive Director. Outside of certain previously scheduled time commitments, such as meetings and specific fundraising events, the Development Associate’s scheduled work hours are flexible. This position is office-based in Cincinnati, Ohio with flexibility for working from home.
The YPCC Development Associate’s specific responsibilities include:
Grant writing and reporting
Managing grants calendar, draft proposals and reports
Collaborate with Executive Director and Artistic Director on project budgets
Managing two annual fundraising appeals per fiscal year
Creating and managing the organization’s fundraising calendar, donor segmentation, and content for fundraising appeals and communications
Collaborating with the PR Committee and Design Associate on social media outreach for annual campaigns
Collaborating with the Executive Director and Artistic Director on the Development Department budget
Managing corporate, foundation, and individual donor relations
Assisting in securing major gifts
Assisting with fundraising events as needed
With the Executive Director, managing and maintaining the Neon CRM database, ensuring all content is accurate and internal systems are functioning properly (automated donor acknowledgements, clean constituent data, etc.)
Assisting in securing season and cycle sponsorships
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
The ability to craft clear and effective messages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills'
Proficiency in basic office technology, including Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, Zoom
Commitment to working with and in diverse communities
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Fundraising experience, including prior successful work directly participating in or managing community funding campaigns
Experience using NeonCRM or other CRM applications
Grant writing experience
Background in the arts and/or nonprofit organizations
YPCC values diverse voices in its leadership. Women, people of color, and minorities are encouraged to apply. YPCC is an equal-opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION
Employment with YPCC is through an annual contract, subject to renewal. Salary begins at $13,500 per season (one year season) with potential for future growth.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following items to jobs@ypccsing.org by October 16, 2023:
Cover letter including a short description of how your experience prepares you to be YPCC’s Development Associate and how you will use your skills and experience to support and expand fundraising efforts
Resumé or curriculum vitae
List of 3 professional references (at minimum), with their contact information and their relationship to you
Additional materials may be requested after the initial interview.