Director of Development: Quintessence Theatre

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit performing arts organization in Bryn Mawr is seeking a Director of Development to spearhead its capital campaign and enhance its fundraising efforts. The role requires expertise in major donor cultivation and strategic leadership to drive growth in major gift revenue. The Director will collaborate with the Executive Director and various committees to ensure alignment with annual giving initiatives while overseeing the fundraising team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a community-focused arts organization.

Qualifications

• Experienced in major donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Strategic leadership in capital campaigns.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the capital campaign and manage donor relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership and boards to strengthen fundraising initiatives.
• Supervise the Associate Director of Development.

Job description

Salary Range:$85,000 – $95,000 plus benefits and paid time off

Quintessence Theatre, now in its 16 th season of producing epic, classic theatre in Northwest Philadelphia, seeks an experienced, strategic and mission-driven Director of Development to join our team.In 2024, Quintessence purchased its longtime home, the historic Sedgwick Theater on Germantown Avenue, and is embarking on an ambitious renovation project and Capital Campaign to create a performing arts center for its community. The Director of Development leads Quintessence Theatre Group’s capital campaign while driving sustained growth in major gift revenue. This role focuses primarily on campaign strategy, major donor cultivation and solicitation, and long-term relationship management. The Director of Development supervises the Associate Director of Development, who leads annual fund efforts, and works collaboratively to ensure strong alignment between campaign and annual giving initiatives.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Producing Artistic Director, Board of Directors, Campaign Committee, and Development Committee, the Director of Development plays a central leadership role in advancing theCampaign for Quintessence at the Sedgwickand strengthening the organization’s culture of philanthropy.

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