Development Director: Lead Fundraising & Community Impact

Hudson Valley Shakespeare; Garrison (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Valley Shakespeare in Garrison, NY seeks a Director of Development to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, cultivate donors, and build strong partnerships with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and an engaged board.

You will set strategy, supervise a development team, and advance grant writing, major gifts, and sponsorship programs to support high artistic standards and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation strategies.
• Strong ability to engage and steward board and volunteers.
• Track record of increasing contributed revenue and building community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive development plan to support artistic programming.
• Lead major gift, annual fund, grants, and sponsorship activities.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and Board to grow fundraising.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Board relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management / related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Hudson Valley Shakespeare in Garrison, NY seeks a Director of Development to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, cultivate donors, and build strong partnerships with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and an engaged board.

You will set strategy, supervise a development team, and advance grant writing, major gifts, and sponsorship programs to support high artistic standards and community engagement.