Development Lead, Theater Fundraising & Communications

Arts Admin Jobs; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Optional Simple IRA

Job summary

Playwrights’ Center, based in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Development Manager to advance fundraising and communications, including donor campaigns, grant writing, and donor communications. You will work closely with senior leaders to craft compelling messages and well‑coordinated campaigns that highlight the Center’s mission.

The role emphasizes leadership development across fundraising and organizational communications, with in‑person duties at our Saint Paul office and a focus on elevating the

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated project management skills coordinating multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor campaigns and stewardship activities.
• Prepare donor communications and grant writing.
• Manage development systems and reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to translate fundraising priorities into clear messages and donor experiences.

Skills

Project management

Writing and editing

Donor communications

Donor database management

Leadership potential

Digital analytics

Nonprofit fundraising

Tools

Neon

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Playwrights’ Center, based in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Development Manager to advance fundraising and communications, including donor campaigns, grant writing, and donor communications. You will work closely with senior leaders to craft compelling messages and well‑coordinated campaigns that highlight the Center’s mission.

The role emphasizes leadership development across fundraising and organizational communications, with in‑person duties at our Saint Paul office and a focus on elevating the