Theatre Development Manager

Constellation Theatre Company is seeking an enthusiastic and strategic fundraiser to become our full-time Development Manager . This individual will work with marketing, patron services, the board of directors, and executive leadership to create, execute, and supervise initiatives and campaigns that will help secure Constellation’s financial stability.

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Essential Duties:

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the Artistic Director & Managing Director
• Lead fundraising campaigns from the original idea phase through final execution
• Develop institutional language, campaign verbiage, and show blurbs to be used in a wide array of company communications

Fundraising

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors in order to secure leadership gifts
• Research and cultivate donor prospects and funding opportunities
• Collaborate on writing and reporting on grants
• Coordinate mailings for direct appeals, season postcards, and brochures
• Design and run reports in CRM to target specific segments of donors and patrons
• Regularly report progress to Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors

Engagement and Communications

• Organize all Constellation events, including opening nights, donor events, and board meetings
• Engage with community members at events, performances, and other gatherings
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Board of Directors
• Manage and coordinate work with outside services and vendors to meet deadlines of deliverables
• Oversee public relations

The successful candidate will be:

• Excited and enthusiastic about theatre and the performing arts
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• A person with superior verbal and written communication skills
• An experienced professional with a proven track record in development and major gifts solicitation for a non-profit organization
• A strong manager who is a self-starter and a leader
• A creative, energetic individual who is committed to realizing the vision of Constellation Theatre Company

Candidates for this position will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising
• Analytical skills and the ability to offer creative solutions
• The ability to properly prepare for and meet deadlines
• Experience with CRM systems (PatronManager/Salesforce a plus)
• Fundamental computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination