Development Director: Donor Growth & Strategy

Near West Theatre; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Near West Theatre is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and contributed revenue across foundations, corporations, government, and individuals. You will partner with the Executive Director and Board to expand capacity and ensure sustainability.

You will develop innovative fundraising programs, manage systems and data, and guide a team to advance our mission in Cleveland’s arts community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in major individual, corporate, foundation and government fundraising.
• Excellence in writing and effective communication skills.
• Proven experience organizing diverse groups to accomplish goals within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raise annual operating contributed revenue and cash reserve through new and established fundraising initiatives and campaigns
• Manage the annual appeal campaign in coordination with Grants & Data Manager and Marketing Manager
• Oversee development and fundraising requests such as foundation and corporate proposals working closely with the Grants & Data Manager
• Approve and oversee annual grants and reporting calendar to ensure accurate and timely reports to all funding sources in coordination with Grants & Data Manager
• Advise and make recommendations on the contributed income and fundraising expenses for the annual operating budget
• Manage and oversee the Near West Theatre annual benefit
• Develop and manage the annual calendar of special donor cultivation and stewardship events

Skills

Excellence in writing and effective‑to

Relationship‑driven donor cultivation

Flexibility to work evenings and/or on

Detail‑oriented with multi‑tasking

Independent and collaborative work

Tools

Windows, Word, Excel, mail merges, databases, Constant Contact, email, social media

Job description

Near West Theatre is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and contributed revenue across foundations, corporations, government, and individuals. You will partner with the Executive Director and Board to expand capacity and ensure sustainability.

You will develop innovative fundraising programs, manage systems and data, and guide a team to advance our mission in Cleveland’s arts community.