Music of Remembrance (MOR) is a Seattle-based non-profit organization founded in 1998 to remember Holocaust musicians and their art through musical performances, educational activities, musical recordings, and commissions of new works. The MOR mission is not religious, nor is its scope limited to Jewish music. Although the Holocaust was an assault on Jewish people and culture, there were many other victims. We have commissioned and premiered important compositions addressing the Nazi persecution of non-Jewish political dissidents, gypsies and homosexuals.

Over its first ten years, MOR has become a firmly-established organization that is widely admired for its artistic excellence and for its commitment to a compelling mission. The organization's website www.musicofremembrance.org provides extensive information about MOR's musical and educational programming. The website also contains a link to the most recent Annual Report, which includes current and historical financials.

MOR seeks a creative, energetic development professional to provide fundraising leadership as the organization marks its tenth anniversary. The Development Specialist will report to the President/Artistic Director, and also work closely with the board to expand the organization's donor base in the Seattle area, nationally and internationally. As MOR's first full-time development professional, this individual will have the opportunity to put fundraising strategies and methods in place that will carry the organization into the future. The selected candidate will plan, organize, and direct annual fund activities, including donor cultivation and communication with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies while overseeing special events. This person must be adept at recognizing new opportunities to expand the donor base, and at creating and implementing fundraising strategies. Working closely with a dynamic executive and a strongly-committed board, the Development Specialist will help to advance MOR's mission and to ensure that it is recognized for its unique accomplishments.

Working closely with the President/Artistic Director and the board, the Development Specialist is expected to provide overall leadership for MOR's development and fundraising, and to be accountable for the organization's achievement of its short-term and long-term revenue goals. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Creating detailed short-term, medium-term and long-term development plans, and guiding the organization's execution of these plans.
• Designing and executing fundraising campaigns.
• Directly soliciting contributions from targeted donors.
• Promoting and facilitating the board's fundraising functions.
• Supporting and planning the cultivation of prospective donors by the President/Artistic Director and the board.
• Identifying new opportunities for funding from individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Researching and writing grant proposals for private foundations and public government programs.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of benefit events and galas to ensure maximum net financial results.
• Developing and managing a responsive and effective customer service program for donors.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of development and fundraising experience, and a successful track record in individual and major giving.
• High energy and strong initiative in establishing systems as the organization's first full-time development professional.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, and the ability to articulately embrace MOR's mission and programs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and motivate others.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize among multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of fundraising databases and donor relations software.
• Knowledge of Seattle-area donor communities, and experience with non-profit arts organizations (especially music) are highly desirable.

Competitive with generous benefits, including medical/dental insurance, paid time off and holidays.

Send letter and resume with demonstrable accomplishments to info@musicofremembrance.org or to:

Victoria Mason
Administrative Assistant
Music of Remembrance
P.O. Box 27500
Seattle, WA 98165-2500