Director of Development
Ballet Hispánico
New York, NY
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Description
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Ballet Hispánico in the search for a Director of Development.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Managing Director, the Director of Development will provide strategic leadership to a development program that enhances and amplifies Ballet Hispánico's culture of philanthropy.
As a member of the organization's Senior Leadership Team, the Director will work with the Chief Managing Director, Artistic Director and CEO, Board of Directors, colleagues, and staff across the organization to develop and implement a comprehensive, ambitious, and innovative fundraising plan that expands support for Ballet Hispánico.
The Director of Development will serve as a visible ambassador for Ballet Hispánico and play a key role in securing the organization’s continued success and sustainable future through increased philanthropic support.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this position as is at least eight years of leadership and fundraising experience at an organization of similar or larger size and scope.
An ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required. Ballet Hispánico will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds
If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the organization, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Ballet Hispánico as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 annually.
Ballet Hispánico is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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About the Organization
Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement. Ballet Hispánico was founded on the principle that everyone deserves dance, quality dance training, and innovative performances.
In creating the company in 1970, Tina Ramirez shattered a glass ceiling—challenging iconic representations and exposing the joy and celebration to be found in Latinidad. Despite its humble origins, Ballet Hispánico immediately served as a catalyst for people in the Latine/x/Hispanic community, especially for Latino youth, to follow their dreams in the cultural world.
Today, as the largest Latino cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico’s three main programs—the Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships—bring together communities to celebrate the ever growing and multifaceted Hispanic diasporas.
Ballet Hispánico’s New York City headquarters provide the space and cultural heart for Latinx dance in the United States. It is a space that expands on Ramirez’s original vision by providing the community the ability to train through dedicated scholarship opportunities, exceptional dance training, inclusive cultural dialogues, and exemplary performances. No matter their background or identity, Ballet Hispánico welcomes and serves all, breaking stereotypes and celebrating the beauty and diversity of Hispanic cultures through dance.
Through programs like the Instituto Coreográfico, the Latinx Leaders Summit and Diálogos, Ballet Hispánico has become a center for artistic leadership development. As an immigrant himself, Vilaro’s vision of inclusion and cultural revelation has elevated a community from the margins to its place ingrained at the center of the American cultural landscape.
Ballet Hispánico is an ambassador for the community worldwide. The company has now performed for more than 2.5 million people in three continents and all fifty states. The company engages audiences with the work of Latino and Latina choreographers, opens a platform for new cultural dialogue, and nurtures inspiring young dancers of all ages. Through its exemplary artistry, Ballet Hispánico champions and amplifies the Latin American experience in the field.
As it looks to the future, Ballet Hispánico is committed to continuing to nurture artists, teachers, students, arts leaders, families, and communities through the power of dance.
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