Development Director

Development Director

The Development Director develops and fosters strong relationships with individual donors, businesses, and friends of Missoula Children's Theatre for securing donations.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Develop, manage, and direct annual fund including operating budget, mailings, and associated events.
• Spearhead the $6M capital campaign, including identifying new prospects, soliciting donors for multi-year major gifts, sending pledge reminders to existing and new donors, and stewarding donors once pledges are committed.
• Grow MCT's major gifts program with the development team and input from the executive director.
• Grow the planned giving program with the development team and input from the executive director.
• Manage donor database (Patron Manager) with others in the development department.
• Oversee the Assistant Director of Development, providing guidance and strategy related to local business show sponsorships and advertising.
• Maintain accurate, timely reporting for MCT's federal roof replacement grant in partnership with executive director, finance director, and local representatives.
• Work with finance director to set-up and management of endowments.
• Ensure appropriate thank-you letters, and miscellaneous donation correspondence is sent.
• Plan, manage, and host MCT Premiere Party programs and receptions in partnership with the Assistant Director of Development.
• Submit monthly board reports; attend board meetings as requested.
• Organize all permanent recognition areas, e.g., bricks, seats, wall of honor, naming opportunities.
• Establish and direct stewardship programs for donors.
• Provide leadership for non-grant funded national and local fundraising activities, coordinate relationships of the theatre with prospective donors, and strengthen both internal and external relationships.
• Coordinate development activities with marketing and executive staff.
• Direct program development and other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Position:

• Participate in community organizations, boards, and outreach efforts.
• Manage and coordinate development volunteers in partnership with the Assistant Director of Development.
• Attend continuing education seminars/classes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or nonprofit leadership.
• Minimum of six years' experience in fundraising, public relations, business development, prospecting, stewardship, and donor relations management.
• Persuasive writing, strong verbal communications, excellent customer service and the ability to interact at the executive level.
• Strong interpersonal, supervision, administration, and management skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Familiarity with donor tracking systems.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, marketing or nonprofit leadership or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources

Physical Requirements:

• Perform approximately 80% of work on the MCT campus and 20% off campus for donor meetings, community engagement, and other relationship-building activities.
• The position will require you to sit at a desk for periods of time that could exceed 4 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.
• This position could be required to stand for periods of time that could exceed 3 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.
• May be requested to lift up to 25 pounds overhead while using a step ladder.
• May be requested to drive a company vehicle.

Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, copier, printer, fax machine, paper cutter, step ladder.

Work Environment:

• This position operates in a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities and time-sensitive responsibilities.
• This position may require managing multiple tasks simultaneously and responding to changing needs or unexpected issues.
• Work periods may include evenings, weekends, extended hours, and situations that can be stressful at times, particularly during peak operational periods.

Benefits Package:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts

Please complete the application with required materials. No phone calls please.