Development Manager

Constellation Theatre Company is seeking an enthusiastic and strategic fundraiser to become our Development Manager. This individual will work with marketing, patron services, the board of directors, and executive leadership to create, execute, and supervise initiatives and campaigns that will help secure Constellation’s financial stability.

Essential Duties:

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the Artistic Director & Managing Director
• Lead fundraising campaigns from the original idea phase through final execution
• Develop institutional language, campaign verbiage, and show blurbs to be used in a wide array of company communications

Fundraising

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors in order to secure leadership gifts
• Research and cultivate donor prospects and funding opportunities
• Collaborate on writing and reporting on grants
• Coordinate mailings for direct appeals, season postcards, and brochures
• Design and run reports in CRM to target specific segments of donors and patrons
• Regularly report progress to Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors

Engagement and Communications

• Organize all Constellation events, including opening nights, donor events, and board meetings
• Engage with community members at events, performances, and other gatherings
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Board of Directors
• Manage and coordinate work with outside services and vendors to meet deadlines of deliverables
• Oversee public relations

The successful candidate will be

• Excited and enthusiastic about theatre and the performing arts
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• A person with superior verbal and written communication skills
• An experienced professional with a proven track record in development and major gifts solicitation for a non-profit organization
• A strong manager who is a self-starter and a leader
• A creative, energetic individual who is committed to realizing the vision of Constellation Theatre Company

Candidates for this position will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising
• Analytical skills and the ability to offer creative solutions
• The ability to properly prepare for and meet deadlines
• Experience with CRM systems (PatronManager/Salesforce a plus)
• Fundamental computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with a non-profit arts company before
• What is your history with theatre?

Experience:

• Fundraising: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person