The Development Manager is an integral team member in accomplishing the theater’s mission and vision. As a result of their fundraising efforts the theater is able to support local arts organizations, help bring emerging artists’ visions to life, and present a wide variety of programming and performances to our patrons and our community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of an annual development plan, collaborating with staff for input on foundation, government, corporate and event-related fundraising to meet annual goals
- Research new local and national foundation and government grant opportunities
- Develop a corporate sponsorship program
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to build and maintain relationships with elected officials at all levels of government
- Grow individual giving by nurturing and developing donor relationships. Identify individual fundraising goals and evaluate results, including, but not limited to: targets for new prospects, number of prospects at various stages of cultivation, and dollars raised
- Oversee database and gift entry process including preparation of acknowledgement letters for signature and mailing on a weekly basis
- Staff and provide support for applicable board committees. Support Board Members in their individual fundraising commitments
- Develop written materials in support of cultivation and solicitation activities, including proposals, letters and presentations for donors, briefing materials and reports
- Lead the planning and execution of special events
- Support the Executive Director in the implementation of the strategic and capitalization plans
- With support from the Marketing Manager and the Program & Events Manager coordinate messaging in support of programming, outreach and fundraising goals
- Perform other organizational work as assigned by the Executive Director
Our job descriptions are general overviews. If you feel passionate about the arts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you.
Experience:
Minimum Experience:
- 4-6 years of professional development experience
Preferred Experience:
- 7+ years development experience
- Arts related development experience
- Knowledge of performing arts procedures and practices
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven track record of securing individual gifts, foundation grants and corporate sponsorships
- Customer orientation and ability to relate to all levels of donors and members with professionalism to build relationships
- Clear, fluid, and informative writing; ability to vary writing style to meet needs
- Ability to present numerical data effectively
- Extensive knowledge of development principals, fundraising techniques and ethics
- Experience in running or being a part of a successful annual appeal process
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, reprioritize, and work independently
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage tactical implementation
- Comfortable with technology-based fundraising solutions and gift processing
- Highly motivated and calm under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Appreciation for performing arts; fun, creative with a sense of humor
Compensation for this full-time, exempt position is $52,000-$58,000 plus a comprehensive benefit plan offering health, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.
New Hazlett employees must embrace the theater’s mission and its goal to respect and present diverse artists and ideas. We are committed to eliminating bias with regard to race, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, heritage, culture, religion and tradition, both on stage and off. Our staff must work to further this commitment, and will help interrupt behaviors that impede our DEAI efforts.
NOTE: Full Covid-19 vaccination is required, barring a legal exemption