Head of Development Management

Job Title: Director of Development

Hours: Full-Time Exempt Salaried Position, includes some nights/weekends

Basic Function: The Director of Development will manage and lead annual fund campaigns, corporate and foundation support, and manage all development-related special events. The Director of Development must be a strong strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, can work on several projects at one time, has experience and success running successful fundraising campaigns, and has the personality and aptitude to build strong relationships with donors, funders, and other stakeholders.

Development Department and Annual Fund

Create and manage annual development plan dictating campaign schedules, goals, marketing touchpoints, and metrics for success.

Maintain donor database records and reports.

Maintain listings for all program books, digital programs, and other recognition.

Act as the primary point of contact for donors and sponsors, including for troubleshooting and complaints.

Manage the Marketing/Development Coordinator.

Corporate and Foundation Support

Seek out new corporate and foundation supporters with the assistance of the Board of Directors.

Facilitate grant‑writing activities for foundation and other grant support managed by the Chief of Staff.

Create corporate and foundation support listings for all program books and annual report recognition.

Oversee all planning and implementation of all fundraising events and donor stewardship events.

Act as staff liaison for the Development Committee. Schedule Development Committee meetings, set agendas and action items, and lead committee activities.

Mobilize board members for fundraising purposes at concerts and beyond.

Set and maintain the development department budget and ensure all costs are within the allotted budget.

Manage development department bills and invoices. Review and code financial reports for contributed income.

Coordinate with the Director of Marketing on development‑related materials and correspondence.

Act as Manager on Duty at several concerts and CSO events.

Assist in Box Office as needed for patron ticket sales and phone coverage.

Create development reports for internal use and for the Board of Directors.

Flexible time, paid vacation, holiday, and sick days available.

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum five years of experience working in nonprofit development departments. Prior database management experience preferred. Previous experience managing an annual giving program and a development department strongly preferred. Grant writing experience preferred.

Strong computer and phone skills, especially in using Excel, mail merge, and Google Workspace. Independent technical problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot most technology issues without assistance.

Strong skills required in data analysis and reporting, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication.

Successful candidates will have a record of success in completing goals on‑time and be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an ever‑changing environment. Candidates will have the ability to multi‑task and possess strong supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate volunteers to produce quality work.

Equipment to be Used: Standard office environment including phone, computer, printers, and Google Workspace. Additional components may include iPad or Android tablets, laptop computers, ticket printers, and ticket scanners. While not expected to be an IT expert, candidate must be comfortable seeking solutions for their own basic technical problems without help, and know when to elevate issues to the CSO’s outsourced IT provider.