Head of Development & Donor Relations

Folly Theater; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Folly Theater in Kansas City, Missouri seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy, donor relations, and campaigns that sustain its mission and long-term vitality, working closely with the President/CEO and the Board.

The role oversees grants, sponsorships, annual giving, and events, builds partnerships, and guides a small team; starting salary is $85,000–$110,000 plus competitive benefits, with occasional evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Strong relationship-building, listening, presentation, and writing skills.
• Experience with donor CRMs and Microsoft Office; data-driven strategy.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement annual and multiyear fundraising plans for giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government support, events, capital needs, endowment gifts, and planned giving.
• Research and qualify donor prospects; manage moves management; document in CRM.
• Lead donor meetings, prepare proposals, make asks, secure commitments, and steward relationships.
• Develop corporate and institutional partnerships, sponsorships, program underwriting, and multiyear gifts; cultivate legacy giving.
• Oversee fundraising events including Art for Art, Garden Party, Folly Frolic; manage budgets and communications.
• Lead post-event reconciliation and evaluation; improve future donor relations.
• Supervise Grants & Donor Relations Specialist; oversee grants, acknowledgments, donor records, and event work.
• Collaborate with Marketing on philanthropic outreach; semi-annual appeals and donor reports.
• Maintain reliable CRM practices; donor confidentiality; coordinate financial reporting with finance.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Listening

Presentation

Writing

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Outils

Donor CRM

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Folly Theater in Kansas City, Missouri seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy, donor relations, and campaigns that sustain its mission and long-term vitality, working closely with the President/CEO and the Board.

The role oversees grants, sponsorships, annual giving, and events, builds partnerships, and guides a small team; starting salary is $85,000–$110,000 plus competitive benefits, with occasional evening/weekend hours.