Director of Advancement & Communications

About Louisville Visual Art

Louisville Visual Art (LVA) is a nonprofit organization with more than a century of impact dedicated to bringing more art to more people in more places across Greater Louisville. It strives to improve lives through visual arts education, community outreach, and artist support. With youth art education, professional artist development, and art in public spaces, LVA nurtures Louisville's diverse artists throughout their creative lifecycles. From a multi-purpose art facility in the Portland neighborhood, LVA meets people where they are bringing art into neighborhoods, co-creating programs, and placing artwork in public spaces across the city. LVA envisions a city where more art reaches more people in more places, where everyone, in every neighborhood, has the opportunity to experience, create, and be inspired by visual art. LVA believes art is not a luxury but a public good, essential to individual wellbeing, community connection, and a vibrant, equitable future.
THE OPPORTUNITY

Louisville Visual Art (LVA) is seeking a visionary storyteller and relationship builder to serve as its next Director of Advancement & Communications. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this strategic leadership role will drive both the financial sustainability and public profile of one of Louisville's most dynamic arts organizations. The successful candidate will lead a small but dedicated team and serve as a cross functional liaison ensuring that fundraising and marketing strategies are deeply integrated with LVA's educational programs and financial operations. As LVA advances its new strategic plan and works to complete the Portland headquarters, this role is essential to diversifying and strengthening the organization's operational funding streams. This role is central to sustaining momentum and expanding community impact for LVA. Working within Louisville's vibrant warehouse district headquarters-a hub for artists and educators-the Director of Advancement & Communication will champion a mission that views art as a lifelong journey and a cornerstone of a healthy city. This role offers professional growth through close collaboration with the Executive Director and Finance Manager, balancing creative vision with fiscal responsibility while advancing LVA's reach and relevance across Greater Louisville.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Donor Development & Stewardship
Marketing & Communications
Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Institutional Support
Team Leadership
Candidate Qualifications
5 - 7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in the arts or cultural sector.
At least 2 years' experience in marketing campaigns or public relations preferred.
Proven success in major gifts, grant writing, and campaign management.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Passion for the arts and commitment to community engagement.
Compensation And Benefits
Louisville Visual Arts is prepared to offer a competitive salary in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include health care, generous PTO and a 401k contribution.
LVA offers a highly competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (individual coverage), a 3% employer match on a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays as well as an employer-paid basic term $25,000 life insurance policy.
Salary: $70000 - $80000 per year

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