The Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation is the fundraising partner of the Baltimore School for the Arts. The Foundation is a 501c(3) organization that works closely with the community to fund the arts, academic, and community initiatives that make Baltimore School for the Arts one of the top five public arts high schools in the country.
Founded in 1979, Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) provides pre-professional arts training and a rigorous college-prep curriculum to Baltimore-area students. It is “Where the Arts Change Kids’ Lives.” BSA seeks to prepare the next generation of the creative workforce by providing cutting-edge arts and academic training to 430+ high school students. The school also provides after-school arts instruction to 600+ Baltimore City students in the 2nd-8th grade through its TWIGS program and serves the greater community through its community outreach programs. A Baltimore arts institution, BSA is a dynamic environment where students pursue their artistic passions in the disciplines of dance, film and visual storytelling, music, stage design and production, theater, and the visual arts while receiving a rigorous academic education.
BSA is part of the Baltimore City Public School System, though it has been granted certain autonomies, including a student admissions process that relies upon auditions in artistic disciplines. BSA alumni can be seen on Broadway and television, in films, in major galleries, and in dance companies around the world. Others can be found analyzing stocks on Wall Street, working in well-respected hospitals, running their own start-ups, and leading local social and civic organizations driving change in the Baltimore community.
To learn more about Baltimore School for the Arts and the Foundation, please visit https://www.bsfa.org/.
The Director will partner with the BSA Executive Director, Foundation employees, and the BSA and Foundation Boards to develop and enhance relationships with external stakeholders and philanthropic donors to ensure that BSA has the funding to continue to thrive artistically, financially, and culturally. The Director will also lead the efforts to maintain and enhance BSA’s visibility and reputation as a premier arts high school, serving students from diverse communities throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area. The Director will also collaborate closely with the BSA Executive Director in providing advice, counsel, and support to BSA, specifically as it pertains to the Foundation’s philanthropic giving strategies and initiatives.
The Director will report to the BSA Foundation Board and will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director of BSA.
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Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000-$150,000 and a robust benefits package. More details can be provided upon request.
The Baltimore School for the Arts actively strives to be a diverse and inclusive community in its educational, admission, and employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or any other characteristic. We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have an ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have a capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.