development director

Steamboat Creates is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead fundraising and revenue growth. This senior leadership role oversees major gifts, sponsorships, grants, memberships, annual giving, and donor stewardship. Ideal candidates will be relationship-driven fundraisers who are passionate about arts, culture, and community and are ready to lead both strategy and implementation.

Qualifications:
5+ years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience
Demonstrated success achieving fundraising revenue goals
Experience securing major gifts, sponsorships, grants, or other significant philanthropic support
Strong donor cultivation and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
Passion for arts, culture, creativity, and community

JOB DESCRIPTION

TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume as separate PDF attachments to careers@steamboatcreates.org
Use the subject line “Development Director Application – [Your Name]”.

Solo & Group Show Proposals

Each Year Steamboat Creates welcomes up to 8 solo or small group shows into Bliss Hall.  Our priorities include participatory art, collaborations, innovative exhibits and fine art exhibits that display a mastery of the medium and support our local economic vitality. All artwork must be professionally framed and for sale and a 70/30 split commission is given in the following month art is sold.  All applications must be current Artist Members of Steamboat Creates, or willing to become a member.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 1st, 2026

Apply today.

In the meantime, if you have questions about the proposal process, please reach out to our Program Director at programs@steamboatcreates.org
or call 970-879-9008 for more information.