Contemporary at Blue Star
Application Deadline: July 19, 2026
Contemporary at Blue Star, San Antonio’s first and longest-running space for contemporary art, seeks a full-time Development Associate. The qualified candidate has demonstrated fundraising experience within individual giving, membership, and special events, with experience in the arts a plus. The Development Associate has a profound understanding of and ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns that increase the public’s access to the Contemporary’s exhibitions, programs, fundraisers, and initiatives.

The Development Associate works closely with the Development Director to create and implement the Contemporary’s community-centric fundraising strategies, which encompass cultivation and stewardship of individual donors and members, foundation and corporate funders, government grant opportunities, and special event supporters.
The Development Associate exudes enthusiasm when communicating about the Contemporary, is a creative and proactive problem-solver, manages multiple projects at a time, and enjoys engaging with the Contemporary’s leaders and community of artists, students, educators, donors, visitors, and volunteers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
•Demonstrated knowledge of communications and fundraising best practices and industry trends in service of the Contemporary’s nonprofit mission, core values, and brand standards
•Build and strengthen relationships with donors, clearly and passionately translating how the Contemporary serves the community
•Develop and implement fundraising strategies to grow the Contemporary’s donor base, with a focus on giving campaigns, membership, and special events
•Collaborate with colleagues and San Antonio-area artists to coordinate onsite earned revenue opportunities like The Corner Store and the Red Dot Shop
•Plan and execute special events, from membership gatherings to major fundraisers, for 10-800 people in collaboration with the Development Director and colleagues
•Prepare and maintain digital and paper donor records, from solicitation to acknowledgement, ensuring donor communication is timely and accurate
•Evaluate existing processes and metrics to develop and implement strategies to increase opportunities for new donor cultivation and donor stewardship, with regular evaluative reporting
•Demonstrated investment in professional development and continuing education
•Collaborate with staff to develop and implement annual campaigns and fundraising plans around events like Giving Tuesday and The Big Give SA
•Completion of other tasks as assigned to fulfill the Contemporary’s mission, including some weekly shared office administration duties
Specific Qualifications
•Exceptional attention to detail and records management, with demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and ethical best practices
•Possess excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Multi-lingual, highly preferred
•Knowledgeable in standard Mac OS applications and programs, including WordPress, Dropbox, Office 365, Mailchimp, Square, and Adobe Creative Suite
•Familiarity with implementing moves management processes inside of donor databases or constituent resource management software (NeonCRM preferred)
•Ability to represent the Contemporary with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to the Contemporary’s policies, and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner
•Ability to work within budgetary restrictions and create budgets for future initiatives
•Demonstrated organizational, proactive problem-solving, and task management skills
•Demonstrated respect of the Contemporary’s diverse groups of colleagues, volunteers, and audience members
•Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours at a time)
•Attention to detail and the ability to stay alert for long periods of time in a quiet environment
•Punctuality, dependability, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic event-driven environment
•Knowledge of San Antonio’s arts and culture community, preferred
•Strong customer service skills preferred
•Must be able to lift up to 30lbs

Additional Information
This is a full-time salaried position in a hybrid work environment. Compensation package includes $45,000 annually, paid vacation and sick leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and employer-provided health, dental, and vision insurance. This role requires occasional availability for weekend and evening programs and events. The Development Associate position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Contemporary is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Applicants are evaluated according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, political affiliation, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

About Contemporary at Blue Star
Contemporary at Blue Star presents exhibitions and education programs with artists from San Antonio and around the world sharing their global perspectives that encourage understanding, empathy, change, and action, fulfilling our mission to inspire, nurture, and innovate. Like most non-collecting contemporary art spaces, the Contemporary contributes fresh insight and perspective on larger issues affecting society and culture by highlighting trends, movements, and conversations happening in art. The Contemporary is a forward-thinking, inclusive, and artist-centric organization, with a focus on education through the lens of contemporary art and a commitment to surprising our visitors and exceeding their expectations.

The Contemporary is San Antonio’s first W.A.G.E.-certified organization, committed to transparent and equitable payments to artists for their creative contributions to exhibitions and education outreach programs. Through its commitment to artists with a social practice, tuition-free youth arts education programs, and community-centric fundraising, the Contemporary is dedicated to equity and social justice in all its endeavors.

Application Guidelines
Applicant will submit a cover letter and a CV/resume in PDF format via email to Elaine Leahy at elaine@contemporarysa.org. Candidates who need to apply through alternate methods may contact Elaine Leahy at the email address above or (210) 343-1119 to make arrangements prior to the deadline. Incomplete applications or those submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed. Applicants that move forward will be asked to submit names and contact information for three references. The successful applicant will be subject to a background check.

We recognize that not all candidates will meet 100% of the qualifications for this role. We encourage you to apply to this role if you feel you meet more than 60% of its requirements. We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
Application Deadline: July 19, 2026, or until filled.

Deadline: 07/19/26
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Website: https://www.contemporarysa.org

About the Opportunity
As a financial management firm that integrates with nonprofit arts organizations from across the country, Arts FMS empowers organizations to focus on their mission, while they focus on the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of the organization. By providing a comprehensive scope of full financial management services, Arts FMS is able to bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to an organization’s financial operations.

Arts FMS is pleased to be hiring a Finance Consultant to join their growing team. This nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self- directed individual with experience in accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having nonprofit accounting skills and experience working within a finance department, this administrator will be an adept communicator and comfortable building strong internal and external relationships. They will have a thoughtful empathetic approach to guiding clients in financial management and decision-making, and will be able to clearly and concisely translate financial documents for a variety of stakeholders.

As Arts FMS rapidly expands their services to a growing list of impressive organizations, this consultant will have the chance to join a collaborative team of thought partners dedicated to financial operations. Fully remote, the team at Arts FMS learns from one another, adapts to the specific needs of clients, and is building a set of practices that will have a significant impact on the cultural field. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance their skills and connect with a variety of ambitious arts organizations and their leaders.

About Arts FMS
Arts FMS delivers exemplary financial management services focused on long-term fiscal health and sustainability, empowering nonprofit arts organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions. Specializing in nonprofit financial management, Arts FMS maintains a talented team of financial consultants, who bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to their client’s financial operations. Their clients receive accurate and timely data that both informs their current strategic financial decisions and better prepares them for the future.
As a financial partner, Arts FMS integrates directly with the staff and board of an organization. Once engaged, they work closely with a client to assess what services and systems would most benefit that specific nonprofit organization. The Arts FMS approach is adaptable, designed to work seamlessly with current systems that are effective, while introducing new systems to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, which will benefit the partnership overall.

Arts FMS was founded under the belief that art is vital to our society and is core to the company’s mission. Principals Andrea Nellis and Lucy Mallett bring decades of nonprofit financial management experience as both practitioners and advisors to cultural leaders, strengthening the sector and securing both the present and future of their growing list of clients.

Job Description
A Finance Consultant at Arts FMS reports to one of Arts FMS’s Managing or Senior Finance Consultants. The Finance Consultant is a flexible, industrious, and detail-oriented project manager, who will be invested in relationships with two to five clients. Depending on the size of those client organizations, the Finance Consultant may be charged with complete oversight of the relationship, responsible for payroll, bill pay, bookkeeping, and month close. For larger organizations, they may be acting as a controller and collaborating with a Managing or Senior Finance Consultant on the relationship. For smaller organizations, they may or may not have the support of a Finance Associate or Assistant, requiring a solid confidence in all client-related tasks. Capable of taking on a broad array of responsibilities, the Finance Consultant needs to be judicious about their time to manage numerous projects and deadlines with care and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities for Arts FMS
Effectively drive their projects to completion; this includes reviewing their own work and that of a Finance Associate or Assistant on an ongoing basis.
Deliver excellent client service through ongoing verbal and written communication, and analysis of the client’s needs.
Handle multiple time-sensitive priorities that require in-depth knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, reporting, and compliance.
Utilize Excel and QuickBooks Online.
Frequent Responsibilities in working for Arts FMS Clients
Strategy
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop financial strategies aligned with the organization’s objectives.
Identify and pursue opportunities for financial growth and sustainability.
Budgeting
Lead an institution-wide budgeting initiative annually, in consultation with executive leadership.
Create and maintain forecasts and long-range projections and financial models.
Prepare cash flow and balance sheet projections to ensure adequate capital for all needs.
Conduct monthly financial forecast reviews.
Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets.
Financial Reporting
Manage the organization’s cash flow.
Lead and oversee the annual financial audit of an organization.
Manage the preparation of internal financial reports to provide management insight into revenue and operating expense trends.
Propose and maintain best accounting and reporting practices to track project spending.
Understand and anticipate the reporting needs for executive leadership and an organization’s Board of Directors.
Prepare and present timely, accurate, transparent, and comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership, board of directors, and stakeholders.
Attend an organization’s Board, Finance, and Audit Committee meetings.
Organizational Assistance
Build and maintain relationships with external partners such as auditors, banks, funders, or lending institutions.
Directly manage relationships with financial and administrative service vendors and consultants.
Evaluate business insurance needs and maintain appropriate policies.
Oversee the organizational payroll, including expense reimbursements, retirement plan contributions, benefit allocations, and tracking of employee PTO.
Qualifications
5+ years of nonprofit accounting, demonstrating strong abilities in managing an organization’s accounting and finances, preferably in the arts sector.
Experience working in a finance department and managing several aspects of financial operations, including accounting software and transactions management.
Experience in creating financial management documents for both board and staff.
Strong communication skills.
Interest in building strong external relationships with clients through mostly virtual communication channels.
Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in order to manage competing priorities and at times, shifting portfolios.
Self-assurance to work proactively and confidence to ask for guidance or support, when needed.
A genuine interest in the performing and/or visual arts.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
Please note: All candidates must have experience working directly in a finance department.

Compensation
The salary for this position is $75,000-100,000. Arts FMS provides comprehensive benefits, including providing health, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Employees have access to a 401k plan with a company match, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Arts FMS is a fully remote company. The Finance Consultant role is a full-time position that works within the company’s core working hours from 9am-6pm Eastern and is based in the United States.

Arts FMS is committed to fostering a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique contributions. Arts FMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Application Instructions
The Finance Consultant search is being conducted by Arts FMS with support from TOC Arts Partners, a national consultancy aligning strategies, structures, and leadership toward a thriving cultural sector.

To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.

For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls.

Specific questions about the position may be directed to:
Brenna Thomas
Senior Strategist
brenna@tocartspartners.com

Applications will be accepted until this role is filled. We encourage you to apply by July 10, 2026 for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that cis men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Deadline: 07/23/26
Location: Remote
Website: https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions

About the Opportunity
As a financial management firm that integrates with nonprofit arts organizations from across the country, Arts FMS empowers organizations to focus on their mission, while they focus on the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of the organization. By providing a comprehensive scope of full financial management services, Arts FMS is able to bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to an organization’s financial operations.

Arts FMS seeks a Senior Finance Consultant to join their growing team. This practiced nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self-directed individual with extensive experience with accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having deep expertise in nonprofit accounting and substantial experience running a finance department, this leader will be an adept communicator and comfortable building strong internal and external relationships. They will have a thoughtful empathetic approach to guiding clients in financial strategy and decision-making, and will be able to clearly and concisely translate financial documents for a variety of stakeholders.

As Arts FMS rapidly expands their services to a growing list of impressive organizations, this leader will have the chance to join a collaborative team of thought partners dedicated to financial operations. Fully remote, the team at Arts FMS learns from one another, adapts to the specific needs of clients, and is building a set of practices that will have a significant impact on the cultural field. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance their skills and connect with a variety of ambitious arts organizations and their leaders.

About Arts FMS
Arts FMS delivers exemplary financial management services focused on long-term fiscal health and sustainability, empowering nonprofit arts organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions. Specializing in nonprofit financial management, Arts FMS maintains a talented team of financial consultants who bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to their client’s financial operations. Their clients receive accurate and timely data that both informs their current strategic financial decisions and better prepares them for the future.
As a financial partner, Arts FMS integrates directly with the staff and board of an organization. Once engaged, they work closely with a client to assess what services and systems would most benefit that specific nonprofit organization. The Arts FMS approach is adaptable, designed to work seamlessly with current systems that are effective, while introducing new systems to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, which will benefit the partnership overall.

Arts FMS was founded under the belief that art is vital to our society and is core to the company’s mission. Principals Andrea Nellis and Lucy Mallett bring decades of nonprofit financial management experience as both practitioners and advisors to cultural leaders, strengthening the sector and securing both the present and future of their growing list of clients.

Job Description
A Senior Finance Consultant at Arts FMS reports to one of Arts FMS’s Managing Consultants or Principals. They manage a team of two to four people and work with five to ten clients. They maintain a list of responsibilities that are directly related to the operations of Arts FMS and then also oversee or manage a variety of financial tasks for each client. While a Senior Finance Consultant builds the external relationships and oversees the day to day work that Finance Consultants complete for clients, they need to have the skills to fulfill many responsibilities for clients when called upon.

Key Responsibilities for Arts FMS
Effectively manage two to four direct reports and drive their projects to completion; this includes reviewing their work on an ongoing basis and performing annual reviews to support their growth and advancement.
Deliver excellent client service through ongoing verbal and written communication, and analysis of the client’s needs.
Handle multiple time-sensitive priorities that require in-depth knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, reporting, and compliance.
Utilize Excel and QuickBooks Online.

Frequent Responsibilities in working for Arts FMS Clients
Strategy
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop financial strategies aligned with the organization’s objectives.
Identify and pursue opportunities for financial growth and sustainability.
Budgeting
Lead an institution-wide budgeting initiative annually, in consultation with executive leadership.
Create and maintain forecasts and long-range projections and financial models.
Prepare cash flow and balance sheet projections to ensure adequate capital for all needs.
Conduct monthly financial forecast reviews.
Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets.
Financial Reporting
Manage the organization’s cash flow.
Lead and oversee the annual financial audit of an organization.
Manage the preparation of internal financial reports to provide management insight into revenue and operating expense trends.
Propose and maintain best accounting and reporting practices to track project spending.
Understand and anticipate the reporting needs for executive leadership and an organization’s Board of Directors.
Prepare and present timely, accurate, transparent, and comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership, board of directors, and stakeholders.
Attend an organization’s Board, Finance, and Audit Committee meetings.
Organizational Assistance
Build and maintain relationships with external partners such as auditors, banks, funders, or lending institutions.
Directly manage relationships with financial and administrative service vendors and consultants.
Evaluate business insurance needs and maintain appropriate policies.
Oversee the organizational payroll, including expense reimbursements, retirement plan contributions, benefit allocations, and tracking of employee PTO.
Qualifications
10+ years of nonprofit accounting, demonstrating proficiency in managing an organization’s accounting and finances, preferably in the arts sector.
Extensive experience in leading a finance department and managing all aspects of financial operations including accounting software and transactions management.
Extensive experience in creating financial management documents for both board and staff.
Strong communication skills.
Interest in building strong external relationships with clients through mostly virtual communication channels.
Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in order to manage competing priorities and at times, shifting portfolios.
Self-assurance to work proactively and confidence to ask for guidance or support, when needed.
A genuine interest in the performing and/or visual arts.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
Please note: All candidates must have experience working directly in a finance department.

Compensation
The salary for this position is $90,000-130,000. Arts FMS provides comprehensive benefits, including providing health, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Employees have access to a 401k plan with a company match, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Arts FMS is a fully remote company. The Senior Finance Consultant role is a full-time position that works within the company’s core working hours from 9am-6pm Eastern and is based in the United States.
Arts FMS is committed to fostering a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique contributions. Arts FMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Application Instructions
The Senior Finance Consultant search is being conducted by Arts FMS with support from TOC Arts Partners, a national consultancy aligning strategies, structures, and leadership toward a thriving cultural sector.
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.

For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls.

Specific questions about the position may be directed to:
Brenna Thomas
Senior Strategist
brenna@tocartspartners.com

Applications will be accepted until this role is filled. We encourage you to apply by July 10, 2026 for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that cis men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Deadline: 7/20/2026
Location: Remote
Website: https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions