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Arty Farty Brussels is a European non-profit organization, fully independent and based in Brussels. Our non-profit is dedicated to supporting innovative cultures, youth, and the public interest. Since 2016, Arty Farty Brussels has organized Abrupt (formerly Nuits Sonores Brussels), an innovative and urban annual festival that celebrates contemporary music and independent scenes by bringing together local and international players. The festival takes place in the fall and spans five days of concerts, performances, DJ sets, and debates in several major cultural venues in Brussels, such as Bozar, Botanique, AB, C12, and many more.

In addition to the festival, the organization manages two temporary occupations located in the heart of Brussels: Reset and Reset Atelier. Reset is a space that gives a voice to local and European cultural actors, hosting exhibitions, public debates, club nights, concerts, theater performances, and various other events. Its mission is to serve as a temporary artistic, cultural, and social laboratory—a space for dialogue and exchange. Reset Atelier is a new dynamic space dedicated to visual arts and contemporary creation. This vast 3,000 m² site includes artist studios, cultural offices, and event spaces.

In this context, Arty Farty Brussels is looking for a freelance specialist in resource diversification and development. This strategic role aims to strengthen the financial autonomy of the non-profit organization by developing and diversifying its revenue streams. The role will contribute to the visibility and sustainability of Arty Farty Brussels’ activities, which include flagship projects like Reset, Reset Atelier, and the Abrupt festival. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and long-term development of our innovative artistic, social, and cultural activities in the heart of Brussels.

Missions

Public Funding Research

• Identify and respond to local, regional, and European calls for projects.
• Identify public funding opportunities.
• Build and defend strong grant proposals.

The administrative and financial follow-up of the files will be handled by the finance and administrative manager of the non-profit organization.

Privatization and Use of Event Spaces

• Develop the offer for privatizing spaces at Reset and Reset Atelier.
• Identify and approach new clients for renting event spaces.

The management of negotiations, quotes, and contracts will be handled by the finance and administrative manager of the non-profit organization.

Development of Private Partnerships

• Identify and engage private partners (businesses, foundations, sponsors) for financing Arty Farty Brussels’ activities.
• Create customized partnership proposals and develop attractive counteroffers.

Patronage and Philanthropic Support

• Design fundraising campaigns and seek patrons.
• Build privileged relationships with major donors and philanthropic foundations.

Monitoring and Exploration of New Opportunities

• Keep track of trends in cultural funding and resource diversification.

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Arty Farty Brussels is een onafhankelijke Europese non-profitorganisatie, gevestigd in Brussel. Onze organisatie zet zich in voor het ondersteunen van innovatieve culturen, jongeren en het algemeen belang. Sinds 2016 organiseert Arty Farty Brussels Abrupt (voorheen Nuits Sonores Brussels), een innovatief en stedelijk jaarlijks festival dat hedendaagse muziek en onafhankelijke scenes viert door lokale en internationale spelers samen te brengen. Het festival vindt plaats in de herfst en beslaat vijf dagen vol concerten, optredens, DJ-sets en debatten in verschillende belangrijke culturele locaties in Brussel, zoals Bozar, Botanique, AB, C12, en vele anderen.

Naast het festival beheert de organisatie twee tijdelijke ruimtes in het hart van Brussel: Reset en Reset Atelier. Reset is een ruimte die lokale en Europese culturele actoren een platform biedt, met tentoonstellingen, openbare debatten, clubavonden, concerten, theatervoorstellingen en diverse andere evenementen. De missie van Reset is om als tijdelijk artistiek, cultureel en sociaal laboratorium te fungeren—een plek voor dialoog en uitwisseling. Reset Atelier is een nieuwe, dynamische ruimte gewijd aan de beeldende kunst en hedendaagse creatie. Deze grote site van 3.000 m² omvat kunstenaarsateliers, culturele kantoren en evenementenruimtes.

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In deze context is Arty Farty Brussels op zoek naar een freelance specialist in diversificatie en ontwikkeling van middelen. Deze strategische rol is gericht op het versterken van de financiële autonomie van de vzw door het ontwikkelen en diversifiëren van de inkomstenbronnen. De rol zal bijdragen aan de zichtbaarheid en duurzaamheid van de activiteiten van Arty Farty Brussels, waaronder toonaangevende projecten zoals Reset, Reset Atelier en het Abrupt-festival. Deze positie speelt een cruciale rol in de financiële stabiliteit en de langetermijnontwikkeling van onze innovatieve artistieke, sociale en culturele activiteiten in het hart van Brussel.

Missies

1. Onderzoek naar publieke financiering
   • Lokale, regionale en Europese projectoproepen identificeren en erop reageren.
   • Mogelijkheden voor publieke financiering identificeren.
   • Sterke subsidievoorstellen opstellen en verdedigen.
     Het administratieve en financiële beheer van de dossiers wordt verzorgd door de financiële en administratieve verantwoordelijke van de vzw.
2. Privatisering en gebruik van evenementenruimtes
   • Het aanbod voor privatisering van ruimtes bij Reset en Reset Atelier ontwikkelen.
   • Nieuwe klanten identificeren en benaderen voor de verhuur van evenementenruimtes.
     De onderhandeling, offertes en contractbeheer worden verzorgd door de financiële en administratieve verantwoordelijke van de vzw.
3. Ontwikkeling van privépartnerschappen
   • Identificeren en aantrekken van privépartners (bedrijven, stichtingen, sponsors) voor de financiering van de activiteiten van Arty Farty Brussels.
   • Op maat gemaakte partneraanbiedingen opstellen en aantrekkelijke tegenprestaties ontwikkelen.
4. Mecenaat en filantropische steun
   • Fondsenwervingscampagnes opzetten en donateurs werven.
   • Nauwe relaties opbouwen met grote donateurs en filantropische stichtingen.
5. Monitoring en verkenning van nieuwe kansen
   • Trends in culturele financiering en diversificatie van middelen volgen.

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Arty Farty Brussels est une organisation européenne à but non lucratif, indépendante et basée à Bruxelles. Notre ASBL est dédiée au soutien des cultures innovantes, des jeunes et de l'intérêt général. Depuis 2016, Arty Farty Brussels organise Abrupt (anciennement Nuits Sonores Brussels), un festival annuel innovant et urbain qui célèbre la musique contemporaine et les scènes indépendantes en réunissant des acteurs locaux et internationaux. Le festival se déroule à l'automne et dure cinq jours, avec des concerts, des performances, des DJ sets et des débats dans plusieurs lieux culturels majeurs de Bruxelles, tels que Bozar, Botanique, AB, C12, et bien d'autres.

En plus du festival, l'organisation gère deux occupations temporaires situées au cœur de Bruxelles : Reset et Reset Atelier. Reset est un espace qui donne la parole aux acteurs culturels locaux et européens, accueillant des expositions, des débats publics, des soirées en club, des concerts, des représentations théâtrales et divers autres événements. Sa mission est d'être un laboratoire artistique, culturel et social temporaire—un espace de dialogue et d'échanges. Reset Atelier est un nouvel espace dynamique dédié aux arts visuels et à la création contemporaine. Ce vaste site de 3.000 m² comprend des ateliers d'artistes, des bureaux culturels et des espaces événementiels.

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Dans ce contexte, Arty Farty Brussels recherche un spécialiste indépendant en diversification et développement des ressources. Cette mission stratégique vise à renforcer l'autonomie financière de l'ASBL en développant et en diversifiant ses sources de revenus. Le rôle contribuera à la visibilité et à la durabilité des activités d'Arty Farty Brussels, qui incluent les projets phares comme Reset, Reset Atelier et le festival Abrupt. Ce poste joue un rôle crucial dans la stabilisation financière et le développement à long terme de nos activités artistiques, sociales et culturelles innovantes au cœur de Bruxelles.

Missions

1. Recherche de financements publics
   • Identifier et répondre aux appels à projets locaux, régionaux et européens.
   • Identifier les opportunités de financement public.
   • Construire et défendre des dossiers de subventions solides.
     Le suivi administratif et financier des dossiers sera assuré par le responsable finance et administratif de l’ASBL.
2. Privatisations et exploitation des espaces événementiels
   • Développer l’offre de privatisation des espaces à Reset et Reset Atelier.
   • Identifier et prospecter de nouveaux clients pour la location des espaces événementiels.
     La gestion des négociations, des devis et des contrats sera assurée par le responsable finance et administratif de l’ASBL.
3. Développement de partenariats privés
   • Identifier et engager des partenaires privés (entreprises, fondations, sponsors) pour le financement des activités d’Arty Farty Brussels.
   • Créer des propositions de partenariats sur mesure et développer des contreparties attractives.
4. Mécénat et soutien philanthropique
   • Concevoir des campagnes de collecte de fonds et solliciter des mécènes.
   • Nouer des relations privilégiées avec les grands donateurs et les fondations philanthropiques.
5. Veille et exploration de nouvelles opportunités
   • Surveiller les tendances en matière de financement culturel et de diversification des ressources.

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Desired Profile

• Proven experience in public and private funding research with Brussels, Flemish, and European authorities.
• Experience in developing privatization offers.
• Experience in partnership development.
• Good knowledge of the cultural sector in Brussels and Belgium.
• Proficiency in Dutch and French.
• Ability to negotiate and build strategic relationships with various partners.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills for funding proposals.
• Initiative, autonomy, and a proactive approach.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proactivity.
  

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Gewenst Profiel

• Ervaring in het onderzoek naar publieke en private financiering bij Brusselse, Vlaamse en Europese overheden.
• Ervaring in het ontwikkelen van partnerschappen.
• Goede kennis van de culturele sector in Brussel.
• Vloeiend in het Nederlands en Frans.
• Vermogen om te onderhandelen en strategische relaties op te bouwen met diverse partners.
• Uitstekende schrijf- en presentatievaardigheden voor financieringsvoorstellen.
• Initiatief, zelfstandigheid en een proactieve houding.
• Sterke aandacht voor detail, organisatievaardigheden en proactiviteit.

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Profil recherché

• Expérience confirmée en recherche de financements publics et privés auprès des pouvoirs publics bruxellois, flamands et européens.
• Expérience dans le développement de privatisations.
• Expérience dans le développement de partenariats.
• Bonne connaissance du secteur culturel à Bruxelles.
• Bonne maîtrise du néerlandais et du français.
• Capacité à négocier et à créer des relations stratégiques avec des partenaires variés.
• Excellentes compétences en rédaction et en présentation de dossiers de financement.
• Esprit d’initiative, autonomie et force de proposition.
• Fort sens du détail, compétences organisationnelles et proactivité.

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Arty Farty Brussels is a European non-profit organization, fully independent and based in Brussels. Our non-profit is dedicated to supporting innovative cultures, youth, and the public interest. Since 2016, Arty Farty Brussels has organized Abrupt (formerly Nuits Sonores Brussels), an innovative and urban annual festival that celebrates contemporary music and independent scenes by bringing together local and international players. The festival takes place in the fall and spans five days of concerts, performances, DJ sets, and debates in several major cultural venues in Brussels, such as Bozar, Kanal Centre Pompidou, Botanique, AB, C12, and many more.

In addition to the festival, the organization is behind two third places located in the heart of Brussels: Reset and Reset Atelier. Reset is a space that gives a voice to local and European cultural actors, hosting exhibitions, public debates, club nights, concerts, theater performances, and various other events. Its mission is to be a temporary artistic, cultural, and social laboratory—a space for dialogue and exchange. Reset Atelier is a new dynamic space dedicated to visual arts and contemporary creation. This vast 3,000 m² site includes artist studios, cultural offices, and event spaces.

In this context, AFB is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Financial and Administrative Manager to handle the daily management of the non-profit and to support the development of its event projects (Abrupt) and temporary spaces (Reset and Reset Atelier).

Responsibilities

• Budget Management: Prepare the annual budget forecasts for the nonprofit (ASBL) and its projects; monitor expenses and revenues; provide monthly reports to the Director; prepare actual budgets for presentation to the general assembly and/or board of directors, etc.
• Financial Management / Funding Management: Optimize tax strategies; monitor public calls for projects; seek funding at the regional, community, and municipal levels; collaborate with the Director to prepare applications and budget proposals; track the use of awarded funds; prepare justification reports; draft and present annual financial reports based on results, etc.
• Accounting and Treasury Management: Oversee supplier quotes and invoices, and prepare payments; manage client invoicing and payment tracking; enter accounting data, including daily accounting activities, annual cash journal entries, and annual cash receipts; handle periodic tax filings; prepare annual accounts in collaboration with the nonprofit’s internal accountant; develop and monitor cash flow plans; manage bank accounts, credit cards, and mandates, etc.
• Social Management: Prepare employment, volunteer, and service contracts; process and pay employee wages (including allowances) in collaboration with the social secretariat; monitor social obligations (occupational health, insurance, training, etc.); manage employee benefits (subscriptions, meal vouchers, etc.); optimize contract archiving logistics for volunteers, etc.
• General Administrative Management: Draft and monitor occupancy, co-production, artistic, copyright, and other service contracts (production, technical, communication); manage and monitor insurance for events, venues, assets, and individuals, and handle claims; manage utility contracts (e.g., water, gas, electricity, internet); handle various administrative tasks (e.g., AFSCA, Unisono, public space occupation, TPE); recruit and manage volunteers (scheduling, training); prepare and send schedules (security/cleaning/bar) in collaboration with Reset’s production manager; monitor the nonprofit's building permits (e.g., environmental permits).
• Nonprofit Management: Participate in organizing general assemblies and board meetings; draft meeting minutes; update and file statutes; oversee legal compliance for nonprofit law in collaboration with the accounting firm and the statutory auditor of the nonprofit, etc.
• Secretarial Support: Assist with general office duties (mail, filing) and contribute to internal/external communication of the nonprofit in close collaboration with the Director (e.g., newsletter).

This is a demanding but highly rewarding position, providing an in-depth understanding of the nonprofit, from project inception to completion. It offers the opportunity to be at the heart of the action, working with a wide variety of stakeholders in Brussels and abroad, while continuously learning and developing new skills.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in administrative and financial management;
• General knowledge of accounting, taxation, finance, Belgian labor law, and nonprofit law;
• Familiarity with public funding rules from both Francophone and Flemish authorities;
• Good knowledge of the Brussels cultural sector;
• Proficiency in written and spoken French and Dutch;
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel);
• Mastery of Winbooks accounting software;
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proactivity;
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, both on-site and remotely;
• Flexibility regarding working hours;
• Ability to handle emergency situations.

Education
A degree from a Belgian university or higher education institution (minimum BAC+3) in finance, management, or economics.

Experience
At least 3 years of experience in administrative and financial management.

Conditions

Contract Type
Permanent (CDI)

Working Hours
Full-time

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