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Development Director
Skylight Theatre Company
Los Angeles, CA
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
• Working in the OvationTix CRM system, organize and update records to support development activities, including the tracking of donor communications and meetings to ensure institutional memory of donor relationships; provide continued accurate maintenance. Utilize the system to maximize its capabilities.
• Identify and develop viable donors, sponsors and grant-makers, in-kind supporters and partners
• Provide methodologies, resources, and tools to cultivate partner and donor relationships
• Working closely with the Board, develop Skylight's ''elevator'' pitch and outline next steps for cultivating donors and Board membership. Provide tools for Board fundraising, including capital and special projects
• Serve as the lead person for future capital campaigns
• Meet with and develop stakeholder relationships to build greater understanding of wants and needs
• Working with Skylight staff, create initiatives that promote deeper relationships with patrons, donors and sponsors.
• Develop and write donor acknowledgements, cultivation and recognition materials.
FOUNDATIONS, SPONSORS, AND MAJOR DONORS
• Identify grant-making opportunities - Foundations and Trusts (public and private); Write grants in support of Skylight's mission.
• Develop a sponsorship and/or naming program with corporate sponsors.
• Work with Skylight's executive staff to identify opportunities for enhancement of productions scheduled for production (individual donors, corporate, foundations, trusts)
SPECIAL EVENTS AND GIVING PROGRAMS
• Plan and execute (with staff assistance) fundraising events; includes annual Skylight Salute, and Get INKed celebrity play readings.
• Plan and execute giving programs for unrestricted contributions including Skylight's end-of-year ''Say Yes'' campaign and special projects.
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
• Working with the Executive Team, executive a comprehensive development plan with measurable goals and outcomes, consistent with the Skylight's mission and fiscal needs
OPERATIONS / INTERDEPARTMENTAL
• Collaborate in the preparation of organizational-wide budgets.
• Assist with Marketing strategies to improve audience participation and sales.
• Develop Organizational marketing materials that tell Skylight's story online, in newsletters, and ''take-away'' materials. - Why get involved with Skylight Theatre Company?
• Help develop strategies and efforts that build greater community visibility and involvement.
• Help build strong partnerships that benefit both Skylight and Community partners
• Develop communications flow for patron cultivation and recognition.
o Be present or alert appropriate Directors/Board to greet VIPs when present at Skylight
o Provide talking points and next steps as appropriate for ''friends building'' from a variety of sources (Box Office, Artistic Staff, Executive Staff, Board)
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
• A minimum of three years of development experience
• Proven success at meeting and exceeding revenue goals
• Excellent computer/technology and administrative skills, experience with CRM systems, Word, Excel, and online research
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with staff, Board members, patrons, and supporters
• Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to interact discretely and appropriately with professional artists and other industry professionals as appropriate.
• A spirit of curiosity and tenacity to ''get the job done'' often with limited resources
• The appropriate candidate will be diligent, tireless, passionate about the cause, and able to build and articulate a compelling case for support to a diverse group of donors and prospects.
Skylight Theatre Company is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and the people we work with. If you are not a candidate for the position we encourage you to share the job description with friends and colleagues.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
• Working in the OvationTix CRM system, organize and update records to support development activities, including the tracking of donor communications and meetings to ensure institutional memory of donor relationships; provide continued accurate maintenance. Utilize the system to maximize its capabilities.
• Identify and develop viable donors, sponsors and grant-makers, in-kind supporters and partners
• Provide methodologies, resources, and tools to cultivate partner and donor relationships
• Working closely with the Board, develop Skylight's ''elevator'' pitch and outline next steps for cultivating donors and Board membership. Provide tools for Board fundraising, including capital and special projects
• Serve as the lead person for future capital campaigns
• Meet with and develop stakeholder relationships to build greater understanding of wants and needs
• Working with Skylight staff, create initiatives that promote deeper relationships with patrons, donors and sponsors.
• Develop and write donor acknowledgements, cultivation and recognition materials.
FOUNDATIONS, SPONSORS, AND MAJOR DONORS
• Identify grant-making opportunities - Foundations and Trusts (public and private); Write grants in support of Skylight's mission.
• Develop a sponsorship and/or naming program with corporate sponsors.
• Work with Skylight's executive staff to identify opportunities for enhancement of productions scheduled for production (individual donors, corporate, foundations, trusts)
SPECIAL EVENTS AND GIVING PROGRAMS
• Plan and execute (with staff assistance) fundraising events; includes annual Skylight Salute, and Get INKed celebrity play readings.
• Plan and execute giving programs for unrestricted contributions including Skylight's end-of-year ''Say Yes'' campaign and special projects.
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
• Working with the Executive Team, executive a comprehensive development plan with measurable goals and outcomes, consistent with the Skylight's mission and fiscal needs
OPERATIONS / INTERDEPARTMENTAL
• Collaborate in the preparation of organizational-wide budgets.
• Assist with Marketing strategies to improve audience participation and sales.
• Develop Organizational marketing materials that tell Skylight's story online, in newsletters, and ''take-away'' materials. - Why get involved with Skylight Theatre Company?
• Help develop strategies and efforts that build greater community visibility and involvement.
• Help build strong partnerships that benefit both Skylight and Community partners
• Develop communications flow for patron cultivation and recognition.
o Be present or alert appropriate Directors/Board to greet VIPs when present at Skylight
o Provide talking points and next steps as appropriate for ''friends building'' from a variety of sources (Box Office, Artistic Staff, Executive Staff, Board)
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
• A minimum of three years of development experience
• Proven success at meeting and exceeding revenue goals
• Excellent computer/technology and administrative skills, experience with CRM systems, Word, Excel, and online research
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with staff, Board members, patrons, and supporters
• Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to interact discretely and appropriately with professional artists and other industry professionals as appropriate.
• A spirit of curiosity and tenacity to ''get the job done'' often with limited resources
• The appropriate candidate will be diligent, tireless, passionate about the cause, and able to build and articulate a compelling case for support to a diverse group of donors and prospects.
Skylight Theatre Company is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and the people we work with. If you are not a candidate for the position we encourage you to share the job description with friends and colleagues.
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