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CymaSpace Seeks Part-Time Development Coordinator

CymaSpace (cymaspace.org) is a young but fast growing non-profit based in SE Portland and is looking to bring on a Development Coordinator in a freelance capacity. This is a part-time position where you’ll ideally be available to work on-site for an average 15-20 hours per month with a flexible schedule of your choosing.

Our mission is to make the performing arts more accessible and inclusive to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities by supporting the development of projects and education programs utilizing Cymatic technology (translating sound waves into visual and tactile phenomena) and presenting these works in live performance, workshops and exhibits.

We believe that when artists involve more of the senses, their work is not only more accessible and inclusive, but also more engaging and exciting.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Development Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the organization’s financial growth and ensure that all fundraising events and initiatives are in alignment with their mission and goals.
  • Develop and execute a fundraising plan to increase contributions from all sources, including foundations, individuals, and corporate gifts & sponsorships.
  • Plan special events, along with cultivation, marketing and recognition functions. These include the Annual Fundraiser and other events.
  • Oversee production of all print and virtual public relations and marketing materials, including newsletters and updates, and annual reports.
  • Assist with organizations website and public information communications.
  • Increase the donor’s base and direct the activities to diverse type of communities.

Requirements

  • Qualified applicants will have one to three years of experience in fundraising and marketing for a nonprofit.
  • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but will consider equivalent experience.
  • Experience submitting proposals and grant applications (preferably with demonstrable prior success).
  • Outstanding English Reading/Writing abilities.
  • Excellent communication, organization and time-keeping skills (We love Google Documents & Slack).

Not required but greatly preferred

  • Professional interest/experience with one or more of the following: Deaf Culture, Technology, Performing Arts & Accessibility.
  • Familiarity or fluency in ASL (American Sign Language)
  • Familiarity with WordPress CMS

Compensation

$12 per hour plus bonuses for hitting fiscal targets.

To apply

Send your resume along with a brief introduction to yourself and your Development Coordination skills and why you are interested in working with CymaSpace to .

Special CymaSpace Discounted tickets “The Liar” ASL Interpreted Show on June 20th 2015 at Artists Repertory Theatre

In a special collaboration between CymaSpace & Artists Repertory Theatre, we are excited to offer a special discount to patrons of CymaSpace for an ASL interpreted theatrical production of “The Liar” on June 20th 2015.

Show description:

From the brilliant, comedic mind of David Ives (All in the Timing, Venus in Fur) comes a hilarious “translaptation” of this 17th Century French romp, replete with wild misassumptions, mistaken identities and tangled truths. Played out in outrageously clever verse, expect lightning-fast pace, anachronistic twists and a hip cast, with plenty of nods to Corneille’s neo-classical original.

To receive your discounted tickets:

Visit the Online Ticket Bookings Link: http://tickets.artistsrep.org/single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=4904
Promo Code: CYMASPACE
Price Type: CYMASPACE
Price: $10.00 (over 75% discount!)
Restrictions: Valid only for Saturday, June 20 2:00 PM matinee performance of “The Liar” at Artists Rep
Note: Seating will be assigned for all web sales. To request seating in our interpreted section or for any other special requests, please contact Artist Rep via email.

Discounted Tickets to “The Rosa Lee Show” for CymaSpace members

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“The Rosa Lee Show” is coming to Portland OR, Saturday 6/6 at 7pm. Rosa Lee is a performance artist known mostly for her ASL Music Videos on YouTube, her work as a solo performer in The Rosa Lee Show and as a lead actor in ASL Films’s feature film Versa Effect.

Don’t have a ticket yet? CymaSpace have teamed up with PCC to offer a limited number of tickets at a discount. Instead of having to pay the door price of $20, the tickets will be $15 please email to reserve your discounted tickets!

For more information see the Facebook Event Page or all other inquiries; contact the ASL Club by email at:

CymaSpace, now supported by Amazon Smile!

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Shop at Amazon Smile and support CymaSpace, completely obligation free!

Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that Amazon have a special program called Amazon Smile where they will donate 0.5% of the price of any items purchased by Amazon customers to the charity of their choice.

Amazon Smile has approved CymaSpace as one such registered charity so you can now indirectly support CymaSpace and our mission to make performing arts more accessible. It’s super easy and does not cost you anything, all you need to do is visit smile.amazon.com, select CymaSpace as your supported organization and continue using and shopping on Amazon as normal.

If you find yourself forgetting to go to smile.amazon.com instead of the regular amazon.com you can install these handy browser extensions to ensure you’ll always goto smile first. We thank you for your support, happy shopping!