BorderLight Theatre Festival Admin Development Manager Greater Cleveland, OH (primarily remote) $2

Greater Cleveland, OH (primarily remote) Salary / Pay $20,000–$22,000/year Employment Type Part Time Category Admin Full Description BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a detail-oriented, resourceful Development Manager to help carry out and grow its fundraising program. This part-time independent contractor position works 15 hours per week closely with the Executive & Artistic Director, staff, and board members. ABOUT BORDERLIGHT BorderLight Theatre Festival presents innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding, and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. Its annual festival brings artists and audiences together in downtown Cleveland for bold local, national, and international performances. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day-to-day development strategies as directed by leadership Manage fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met Compose personalized thank you notes, donor communications, and sponsorship materials Steward donors and sponsors, ensuring fulfillment of benefits and timely recognition Research and track grant opportunities aligned with BorderLight's strategic priorities Write select grant proposals, provide feedback on others, and support the grant development process Coordinate grant deliverables and budgets; ensure timely and accurate grant reporting Database Management & Reporting Maintain accurate donor and sponsor records in the donor database (Little Green Light) Track and report fundraising progress to leadership and the board regularly Collaboration with Marketing Coordinate with the marketing team to incorporate fundraising and donor recognition strategies into newsletters, social media, and outreach Identify opportunities for engaging sponsors, donors, and partners in the annual festival QUALIFICATIONS 2–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, or a related field Experience with grants, fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, or fundraising events Strong writing and communication skills; grant writing experience preferred Familiarity with donor databases (Little Green Light or similar CRM) Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently Passion for the arts and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion COMPENSATION $20,000–$22,000/year, paid in equal monthly installments. Independent contractor engagement — no employee benefits. Approximately 15 hours/week with flexible scheduling. Primarily home-office-based with occasional in-person meetings and events in Greater Cleveland. Posted by BorderLight Theatre Festival. Verify details before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Theater Alliance