Director of Development & Major Gifts Strategy

Stagetime Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagetime Inc. is seeking a Director of Development in Portland, OR to oversee fundraising initiatives including major gifts, corporate donations, grants, and in-kind resources.

You will lead high-level solicitations, collaborate with the Board and General Director, and manage the development team toward annual revenue goals. The role requires a track record of closing six-figure gifts, experience in the performing arts, and the ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years’ fundraising experience
• Experience in performing arts fundraising environment
• Experience overseeing successful fundraising events
• Proven track record closing six-figure gifts and above
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse groups
• Self-starter able to work independently within a development team
• Proficiency in Windows, Word and Excel (Microsoft Office)
• Understanding of AFP Code of Ethical Standards
• Ability to maintain detailed, confidential information and records
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Familiarity with Tessitura donor database
• Familiarity with prospect research and/or planned giving is a plus

Responsibilities

• Act as chief advancement officer coordinating high-level solicitations and closings
• Expand the donor base to strengthen and diversify the fundraising program
• Direct annual, project, event, planned giving and capital fundraising strategies
• Collaborate with Board and General Director to meet $3–4 million revenue goal
• Oversee Major Donor relationships and board recruitment/leadership
• Cultivate planned gift donors and integrate into major asks
• Oversee day-to-day Development Department operations and reports
• Manage public and private grant initiatives
• Coordinate with Marketing and Patron Services to streamline workflows
• Prepare and manage the annual development budget with Finance
• Provide leadership for Development committees
• Develop long-range and annual development plans
• Oversee delivery of Donor Benefits and recognition
• Perform fundraising research and needs assessments

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Independence/Self-motivation

Microsoft Office knowledge

AFP Code of Ethics

Confidentiality

Prospect research

Major gifts closing

Performing arts fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stagetime Inc. is seeking a Director of Development in Portland, OR to oversee fundraising initiatives including major gifts, corporate donations, grants, and in-kind resources.

You will lead high-level solicitations, collaborate with the Board and General Director, and manage the development team toward annual revenue goals. The role requires a track record of closing six-figure gifts, experience in the performing arts, and the ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and