Director of Development (PTC)

Philadelphia Theatre Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Theatre Company in Philadelphia is seeking a dynamic development professional to lead the organization's fundraising strategy as Director of Development. Reporting to the Producing Artistic Director and Managing Director, you will guide campaign planning, major gifts, grants, and donor stewardship to advance bold programming.

You will collaborate with the board and staff to implement a refreshed mission and broaden diverse supporter networks, inviting the Philadelphia community to

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s fundraising strategy and campaigns.
• Manage major gifts, grants, and donor stewardship programs.
• Collaborate with board, staff, and artists to align fundraising with programming.

Job description

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is a leading regional theatre company that produces, develops, and presents entertaining and imaginative contemporary theatre focused on the American experience. PTC balances its Philadelphia roots with a national point of view that combines a taste for adventure with a dedication to new American plays and musical s. PTC is a LORT D theatre with a budget of approximately $3.5M, currently in its 47th season. The organization is concluding four seasons that reflect an organizational realignment, following leadership changes at the management and board level.

PTC has recently embraced the call for radical change within the American theater industry. The organization strives to be not only a hub for the exploration and questioning of the American experience, but a sanctuary of theatrical wonder and where artistic discovery can thrive. Taking action on our commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access will be one of the cornerstones of our theater to lead us into the future and promise of the live, American drama. We seek applicants who are determined to advance our mission and values, work in a collaborative environment with varying viewpoints and perspectives for the betterment of the Philadelphia community, and further the human experience through dialogue

ABOUT THE POSITION

Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced development professional to lead the company’s fundraising e orts as Director of Development. Reporting to both the Producing Artistic Director and Managing Director, the ideal candidate will play an active and dynamic role in implementing a refreshed mission and a new vision for the company. This person will be excited to drive organizational change through the theatre’s fundraising apparatus, provide departmental leadership, and collaborate with board and staff alike to engage the Philadelphia community in PTC’s programs. The candidate will have a passion for theatre and connecting supporters with the rich cultural history and story of PTC. This person will be a creative and out of the box thinker and bring with them knowledge and ability to embrace the industry’s shift to reimagine how diverse supporters are welcomed in our spaces and we speak about theatre. Candidates will join a team contributing to a strategic plan focusedon bold programming, a renewed commitment to developing new work, and broader participation in the national theatre industry. PTC seeks a candidate pool from a variety of backgrounds and experience to encourage new perspectives and practices within the organization.