Overview
Since 1996, the Center for Craft has been a driving force behind the preservation and innovation of craft. We catalyze the field through grants and fellowships to artists and scholars, exhibitions in our downtown Asheville gallery, and public programs that tell the story of how and why craft matters. The Development Manager is a key part of the Center for Craft’s dedicated team, with exposure to all aspects of the organization’s work. They establish and maintain the systems and relationships that enable our success.
In partnership with the Director of Development & Marketing, the Development Manager creates and executes an annual fundraising plan and related appeals to raise 20% or more of the Center for Craft’s annual operating budget. The Development Manager maintains backend fundraising systems, serves as a philanthropic ambassador for the organization, and supports the organization’s directors in cultivating relationships and expanding donor awareness and engagement.
The Development Manager expands the Center’s donor base by diversifying funding across individual giving (from membership to major gifts), family foundation grants, and corporate support. They steward the planning and execution of fundraising and cultivation events, support board engagement in fundraising, and produce compelling campaign and marketing materials to maximize prospect and donor engagement. The position is complemented by a Grants Manager peer focused on institutional fundraising.
Compensation: This position is full-time and exempt, with occasional evenings/weekends, and reports to the Director of Development & Marketing. The starting salary is $60,000, with full benefits including Medical/Dental, Life Insurance, LTD and STD, and 401K, as well as three weeks of paid leave and recognized federal holidays. This position is required to work on site. Relocation assistance is not available.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted through February 22, 2026.
About Center for Craft
The Center for Craft is a national nonprofit organization located in Asheville, North Carolina whose mission is to resource, catalyze, and amplify how and why craft matters. We increase access to craft by empowering artists, organizations, and communities through grants, fellowships, and programs that bring people together. Our grant programs provide funding and professional development opportunities that resource craft artists and practitioners. Our public galleries educate our audiences about the materials, processes, skills, and research that define craft.
