Director OF Development

Salary Range:$85,000 – $95,000 plus benefits and paid time off Quintessence Theatre, now in its 16 th season of producing epic, classic theatre in Northwest Philadelphia, seeks an experienced, strategic and mission-driven Director of Development to join our team.In 2024, Quintessence purchased its longtime home, the historic Sedgwick Theater on Germantown Avenue, and is embarking on an ambitious renovation project and Capital Campaign to create a performing arts center for its community. The Director of Development leads Quintessence Theatre Group’s capital campaign while driving sustained growth in major gift revenue. This role focuses primarily on campaign strategy, major donor cultivation and solicitation, and long-term relationship management. The Director of Development supervises the Associate Director of Development, who leads annual fund efforts, and works collaboratively to ensure strong alignment between campaign and annual giving initiatives. Working closely with the Executive Director, Producing Artistic Director, Board of Directors, Campaign Committee, and Development Committee, the Director of Development plays a central leadership role in advancing theCampaign for Quintessence at the Sedgwickand strengthening the organization’s culture of philanthropy. Please email a one-page cover letter outlining your experience and interest, and your resume. Please include the job title in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr