Drama Club seeks an experienced Fundraising & Communications Manager to bring creativity and innovative ideas to our fundraising strategy. The successful candidate will thrive in weaving the stories of Drama Club into impactful narratives that transcend the restrictions of working with protected populations (for example, we cannot use pictures or provide details about incarcerated youth). The successful candidate is foremost a great storyteller, who can communicate Drama Club’s mission through excellent written work, and must thrive in a collaborative, youthful, high- energy environment. The position is New York City based and reports directly to the Executive Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Partner with ED to cultivate and execute on Drama Club’s fundraising strategy; in particular, provide thought partnership in developing and refining the “story” of Drama Club
- With support from administrative assistant, identify viable foundation, corporate and government grants; write and prepare grant proposals; oversee administration and reporting for grants
- Support ED and Board in their fundraising efforts
- With ED, manage individual donor portfolios
- Oversee, plan, write, and implement annual fund campaigns, including end of year online giving
- Provide support to Fund Development Committee
- Plan and manage Drama Club donor events
- Manage the donor database
Communications
- Write, create, and update marketing and other communications materials (e.g., external and internal newsletters, press releases, social media, etc.)
- Provide leadership on social media strategy and execution
- Work with ED on communications and marketing strategy and vision
- Build annual communications and marketing calendar
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience with nonprofit fundraising
- Deep commitment to Drama Club’s mission and values (Love, Humor, Equity, Diversity, “Yes And”)
- Exceptional writing, communication, and storytelling skills
- Comfort working with board members and high profile/net worth donors
- Comfort working with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated young people and colleagues
Drama Club is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culturally diverse organization. We strongly encourage applications from formerly incarcerated people and minority candidates.
Salary is 45,000-50,000. Health insurance will be provided.