Cleveland Play House Admin Associate Director of Development Cleveland, OH $75,000–$90,000​/ye

Cleveland Play House seeks an Associate Director of Development to serve as a key member of its fundraising leadership team. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position is responsible for donor engagement, stewardship, annual giving, sponsorship support, donor events, and a portfolio of individual donors and prospects.

Reports to:

Director of Development

Department:
Development

• · Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects ($1,000–$9,999), developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• · Partner with the Director of Development to identify opportunities for donor growth and movement through the donor pipeline
• · Represent Cleveland Play House at performances, donor events, and community gatherings

• · Assist in planning and implementing annual giving strategies and campaigns
• · Support donor acquisition, retention, renewal, and upgrade efforts
• · Track and evaluate annual giving initiatives and recommend improvements

• · Lead donor stewardship efforts to ensure donors receive timely, meaningful recognition
• · Coordinate donor benefit fulfillment, recognition programs, and stewardship communications
• · Assist in the creation of impact reports, donor updates, and stewardship materials

• · Lead or support corporate sponsorship and partnership activities including cultivation, proposal development, benefit fulfillment, and stewardship
• · Coordinate sponsor recognition and activation opportunities

• · Plan and execute donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events
• · Coordinate donor receptions, opening-night activities, and special gatherings
• · Work with Artistic, Marketing, Production, and Education teams to create meaningful donor experiences
• · Support Development Committee and other fundraising-related volunteer activities
• · Assist trustees and volunteers engaged in fundraising efforts

• · Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• · Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible fundraising, development, relationship management, or nonprofit experience
• · Demonstrated success building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, clients, or community partners
• · Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• · Strong organizational and project management abilities
• · Ability to work evenings and weekends for performances, events, and donor activities

• · 5+ years of fundraising or nonprofit development experience
• · Experience in performing arts, cultural institutions, or mission-driven organizations
• · Experience with annual giving, donor stewardship, sponsor ships, or events
• · Familiarity with donor databases or CRM platforms
• · Knowledge of Cleveland s philanthropic and business communities

$75,000–$90,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include group health insurance (CPH contributes a portion of premium), group dental and vision, paid vacation, company and discretionary holidays, 401(k). Parking available at employee s cost.