Development Manager

Playwrights' Center; 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 is hiring!

Do you love theater, new plays, and artist support? Do you have exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, plus interest in developing broader leadership responsibilities across fundraising and communications? Consider applying to become our new Development Manager. We encourage everyone to read the full job description on our website to learn more about the day-to-day aspects of the role and our organization. https://new.pwcenter.org/apply-audition/

The Development Manager plays a central role in communicating the value and impact of PWC’s work to individual donors, prospective supporters, foundations, and the broader community. The Development Manager leads the execution of individual donor campaigns, grant writing, develops engaging donor communications, manages development systems and reporting, and coordinates stewardship activities. Working in close partnership with senior leadership, the Manager translates fundraising priorities into clear messages, thoughtful donor experiences, and well-coordinated campaigns that highlight the unique work of the Center.

THEATER BEGINS HERE: Founded in 1971 by five writers seeking artistic and professional support, Playwrights’ Center (PWC) today serves more playwrights in more ways than any other organization in the country. One of the nation’s most generous and well-respected theater organizations, Playwrights’ Center focuses on both supporting playwrights and promoting new plays to production across the country. The Playwrights’ Center is at an exciting juncture in its history as we continue to support 2500 playwrights locally, nationally, and internationally through dynamic and unique Membership and Fellowship programs. In Fall of 2025 we opened our beautiful new home in Saint Paul, MN, where we support playwrights virtually and in person.

What we’re looking for…

• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders with attention to detail and follow through
• Someone with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience managing databases, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and detailed records; proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets
• Experience with donor-management software (ideally Neon).
• Experience in an arts or cultural organization and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Familiarity with digital communications, email marketing platforms, website content management, and basic communications analytics.
• Interest in developing broader leadership responsibilities across fundraising and organizational communications.

What you can expect…

• COMPENSATION: Salary range is $65,000 – $70,000, plus a generous PTO package that includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Playwrights’ Center also offers full health benefit options and an optional Simple IRA retirement plan.
• HOURS: This is an in-person, full time position at 710 Raymond Ave in Saint Paul, MN. Our office generally operates from 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, with some evenings and weekends around events.

Playwrights’ Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to the perspective of all voices in every aspect of our organization and its practice. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a dynamic work environment that values inclusion, respect and integrity, service, and innovation. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.