Vice President of Development & Major Gifts

Playbill, Inc.

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Vice President of Development to lead our philanthropic strategy, major gifts, and contributed income. You will build a bold, integrated program working with the President/CEO and Board to enhance donor engagement and long‑term financial sustainability within a $12–14 million operating budget.

You will cultivate high‑capacity donors, energize Board participation, and create new pathways for philanthropy while guiding annual campaigns,

Qualifications

  • Seven or more years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, including major gifts.
  • Three or more years of management experience leading development functions.
  • Strong interpersonal, cultivation, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis to inform donor strategies.
  • Familiarity with volunteer boards of Trustees and Development Committees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development strategy and annual fundraising campaigns to grow contributed income.
  • Personally identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors ($10,000+).
  • Develop corporate and private foundation support and manage signature events.
  • Oversee board engagement, messaging, and board giving programs.
  • Partner with Marketing/Communications to align donor relations with branding.
  • Supervise Development staff and manage the development budget.

Skills

Fundraising strategy
Major gifts cultivation
Donor relationship management
Board engagement
Event coordination
Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Tessitura CRM
MS Excel & Word

Job description

State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Vice President of Development to lead our philanthropic strategy, major gifts, and contributed income. You will build a bold, integrated program working with the President/CEO and Board to enhance donor engagement and long‑term financial sustainability within a $12–14 million operating budget.

You will cultivate high‑capacity donors, energize Board participation, and create new pathways for philanthropy while guiding annual campaigns,

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