Director of Development

Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a DIRECTOR

OF DEVELOPMENT.

About Signature

Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home,

producing six to eight productions annually. In 2005, Signature began its groundbreaking

Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all of its productions. In 2012,

Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000

square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a

café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices.

EDIA

All employees of Signature Theatre have a responsibility to be active in the institution's continued

commitment to its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility values and goals. Department

heads will be accountable to lead their teams by incorporating principles from our EDIA work into

their daily practices and establishing tangible action steps for the organization.

Position Summary

The Director of Development serves as head of the development department, leading the

organization in raising approximately $6MM annually in operating support, as well as $10MM over

the next three years as part of The Next Act Campaign to secure Signature’s future. The Director

of Development is a member of the senior management team and is a key partner to the Executive

Director, Artistic Director, and Board of Directors. This position oversees four direct reports and

is supervised by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising strategy that incorporates Individual, Corporate, Foundations &

Government, Major Gifts, Special Events, and Planned Giving.

• Manage, mentor, and guide a high-functioning department, empowering the team to

achieve goals.

• Build a strong, trusting relationship with executive and board leadership, and motivate and

inspire the entire staff and board to be partners in meeting development goals.

• Collaborate with the Board and Development Committee to increase trustee participation

in fundraising.

• Work closely with the Executive Director and Nominating Committee to drive an

aggressive Board development strategy.

• Grow, steward and solicit a robust pipeline of Individual, Corporate, Foundation and

Government donors and prospects, including leadership gift funders.

• Oversee the strategy and execution of large fundraising events including the annual gala

and benefit reading.

• Ensure a standard of excellence in donor communication and activities.
• Create annual revenue goals in conjunction with executive and board leadership.
• Represent the organization at meetings, public events, and other activities.

Desired skills and qualifications

Signature is seeking a strategic thinker, skilled manager, and ambitious leader to lead the

organization in securing the resources to achieve its unique mission in the theater landscape.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience with increasing responsibility in

Development, preferably in a theater or other cultural organization, has strong communication

skills, is organized and detail-oriented (including the ability to manage multiple projects

simultaneously).

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried exempt position, with compensation commensurate with qualifications

and experience. The salary range is $125,000.00-$150,000.00 annually.

Benefits

Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate

in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plans.

How to apply

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3324585/SIGNATURE-THEATRECOMPANY-Inc/Director-of-Development

Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional

preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy,

disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any

other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.