EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IFFLA is looking for a highly skilled Executive Director. Reporting to the board of directors, the Executive Director will embrace IFFLA’s mission and integrate it into all festival programs and relationships with audiences, filmmakers, industry and the community at large. The Executive Director should be highly effective in a leadership role that requires clear communication skills, decisiveness, respect and inspiration to all involved with IFFLA. Candidates need to be located within commuting distance of Los Angeles.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the board directors and committees to fulfill the organization’s mission and shape the organization’s future
- Develop an actionable fundraising plan and meet annual fundraising goals, in partnership with board of directors, by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government funding sources
- Serve as the face of the organization and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand on a national and international level
- Develop strategic partnerships and build trusted relationships with IFFLA´s sponsors, community and industry partners to ensure constistency of the organization’s credibility, and further increase community and industry awareness
- Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations, and maintain a strong and inclusive work culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organization’s mission
- Analyze existing internal processes and practices and enhance their effectiveness
- Oversee daily operations of the organization, providing clear direction for program strategies to ensure high successful programs
Required skills and qualifications
- A passion for IFFLA’s mission
- Five or more years of experience in senior management preferable in nonprofit arts organizations, ideally in the field of film
- Strong and proven experience in fundraising and working with a board of directors
- Well-versed to South Asian films and the filmmaking community in LA and beyond
- Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of an organization and can perform under pressure
- A team player and an excellent communicator able to unify and build support among people at every level (i.e. staff, board, community partners, and sponsors).
- Experience in building and managing budgets
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills able to convey a focused yet inspiring vision
- An accessible work style
- Ability to generate respect and trust
- Work integrity and transparency
This is a year-round position, part-time with the exception of the months leading up to the festival. Compensation commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to cmarouda@indianfilmfestival.org.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
IFFLA is hiring a Development Manager to support the organization’s mission to present the most exciting and groundbreaking independent cinema from South Asian and its diasporas, and to offer emerging and established filmmakers numerous industry-facing mentorship, educational and networking opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and cultivate potential donors, including corporate, foundation, and individuals in IFFLA’s community and the areas it serves.
- Communicate directly with donors by phone/text, email, and in person
- Liaise with corporations to secure sponsorships
- Work with the Executive Director, Sponsorship Director and Program staff to draft grant applications, gather application materials and provide timely and accurate reporting
- Manage an annual calendar of foundation and government grant deadlines
- Draft and edit written communications, including donor emails and event invitations
- Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising events
- Research best practices in development strategies, periodically suggest changes to the Development strategy
- Attend seasonal Staff meetings (in person and virtually)
- Other duties as assigned
Reports to the Executive Director
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in non-profit development field
- Proven skill as an excellent writer of non-profit communications such as grants, proposals, sponsorship decks and acknowledgment letters
- Close attention to detail, excellent communication and donor cultivation skills
- Proactive project manager who works independently and makes continuous systems improvements
- Experience drafting and monitoring budgets in Excel
- Experience in the film industry and knowledge of South Asian cinema are highly desired
Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and 1-2 writing samples in fundraising or a similar genre to nsinha@indianfilmfestival.org. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet all of the qualifications but think you could excel in this position, we encourage you to apply. IFFLA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and dedicated to reflecting the communities we serve. IFFLA works to meet our commitment to diversity and to build an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply for this position, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.