Associate Director, Institutional Giving & Grants Strategy

The-Children; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving at Children’s Theatre Company leads a comprehensive fundraising program targeting foundations, corporations, and government grants. The role develops annual and strategic plans, manages relationships, writes proposals, and stewards donors to secure financial support for CTC's artistic and education initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will supervise staff, manage a portfolio of prospects, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years fundraising experience preferred.
• Proven success in securing financial contributions from foundations, corporate foundations, or government sources.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and solicit foundation, corporate foundation, and government gifts.
• Develop annual fundraising and strategic goals for foundation, corporate, and government grants and sponsorships.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects; write proposals; steward donors; engage staff and board in solicitation.
• Lead the development and execution of grants and sponsorship programs; monitor progress toward goals.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fundraising databases

Job description

The Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving at Children’s Theatre Company leads a comprehensive fundraising program targeting foundations, corporations, and government grants. The role develops annual and strategic plans, manages relationships, writes proposals, and stewards donors to secure financial support for CTC's artistic and education initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will supervise staff, manage a portfolio of prospects, collaborate with