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Development Manager (part-time)
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ABOUT WORKING THEATER
Founded in 1985, Working Theater exists to create theater specifically for, about, and with working people, the community that makes up the majority of the overall metropolitan workforce. To that end, we make our productions relevant, accessible, and affordable to all regardless of geography or socio-economic status because we believe that theater should be a part of everyone’s everyday lives.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working Theater seeks a part-time Development Manager to join our team! This position is best suited to an ambitious individual, who is excited to navigate change. The Development Manager is part of a small and mighty part-time support staff that includes a Producer of Artistic Programs and a Marketing and Communication Director. This role will help us bolster our existing fundraising efforts from grant writing to donor relations with the goal to increase overall earned and contributed income as we move through our 41th season and beyond.
The Development Manager is a part-time position and will work 15 hours per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Writing
- Oversee the grants calendar to ensure all deadlines are met and materials are submitted.
- Compile grant reports, and prepare organizational documents for foundation submissions.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with grant-offering institutions and industry knowledge of grant opportunities, including changes to application criteria and Working Theater’s eligibility for the above.
- Lead grant strategy, generate the writing and preparation of grant proposals with support from the Managing Director on execution, and oversight from the Artistic Director.
- Research and identify funding sources, including but not limited to government, corporate, and foundation contributions.
Fundraising
- Ideate, manage, and execute earned and contributed fundraising initiatives for the theater.
- Support all aspects of fundraising for the Annual Bridge Award and Benefit, including leading and coordinating honoree relationships.
- Planning and execution of other fundraising events and public programs, ensuring necessary follow up after fundraising events.
Donor Relations
- Researching donor prospects and maintaining a donor prospect list.
- Onboard new donors.
- Support bolstering Working Theater’s existing donor tracking system or, if deemed necessary, the implementation of a new donor database to organize all past, current, and prospective donors.
- Assist in creating and maintaining a donor communication calendar for various donor groups, including individual donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with the coordination of solicitation meetings and cultivation events.
- Coordinate donor mailings and thank yous.
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in fundraising and grant writing preferably in the arts and culture sector.
- A passion for Working Theater’s mission.
- Strong organizational and data skills, experience with donor management systems a plus.
- Strong written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Apply through our application form online - https://theworkingtheater.org/work-with-us/
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with an ideal start date of mid-January.
Benefits
2 weeks vacation
sick time
Level of Language Proficiency
English
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
See the job description and apply through our application form online - https://theworkingtheater.org/work-with-us/
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with an ideal start date of mid-January.
