Strategic Major Gifts & Donor Relations Lead

Playwright Co; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Stage in Hartford, CT is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Associate Director of Philanthropy to join our External Relations leadership team. This role will build meaningful donor relationships, inspire philanthropic investment, and help sustain the artistic excellence and community impact of our Tony Award-winning theater.

Reporting to the Director of External Relations, you will lead major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; manage a portfolio of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fundraising experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Passion for connecting people with a mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Manage a donor portfolio of ~100 donors and prospects.
• Supervise fundraising staff.
• Partner with leadership and the Board to advance fundraising goals.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Portfolio management

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Job description

Hartford Stage in Hartford, CT is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Associate Director of Philanthropy to join our External Relations leadership team. This role will build meaningful donor relationships, inspire philanthropic investment, and help sustain the artistic excellence and community impact of our Tony Award-winning theater.

Reporting to the Director of External Relations, you will lead major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; manage a portfolio of