Director of Development

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Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Target Salary Range: $80,000–$85,000

Reports To: Producing Artistic Director

Direct Reports: Relationship & Event Manager;
Patron Engagement Manager

The Director of Development (DOD) is a highly skilled strategist and fundraising leader responsible for the development and execution of all fundraising efforts for Theatre Sil Co. Serving as a strategic partner to the Producing Artistic Director (PAD) and Director of Marketing, the Director of Development will leverage Theatre Sil Co’s strong brand and lead new growth strategies to build a vibrant patron and support base for the organization.

The DOD plays a vital role in the strategic development of the organization’s contributed revenue efforts and works closely with the Development Committee, board members, and other staff members to achieve the organization’s contributed revenue goals.

• Leverage technology and data-driven tools (e.g., donor research platforms, CRM systems, ticketing databases, and emerging technologies such as AI) to inform fundraising strategy, prospect research, donor engagement, and reporting
• Develop Theatre Sil Co’s fundraising strategy and plan, including leading and overseeing all development and fundraising activities and building momentum for a thriving performing arts vision
• Discover, build, and maintain corporate and community relationships, leading to new partnerships, sponsor ships, and major gifts
• Develop and implement specific strategic initiatives to meet Theatre Sil Co’s financial goals
• Identify and create opportunities for positive community interactions that build a strong public presence and collaboration
• Collaborate with the PAD and Board of Directors to build strong engagement and alignment on strategic planning, major gifts, and $1,000+ donors
• Oversee the creation and management of an annual fundraising budget, including managing expenses, providing forecasts and actuals, and measuring ROI
• Manage the organization’s foundation and grant program, including prospect research, relationship-building, grant writing, submission, compliance, and reporting
• Manage and organize overall development guidelines for all communication and collateral messages (visual and verbal) as they relate to all departments, committees, and aspects of Theatre Sil Co
• Coordinate with staff and any active Events and/or Community Outreach Committees to support fundraising initiatives (e.g., special pleas, unique asks, matches, etc.)
• Collaborate with marketing and outreach staff on public relations strategies and donor branding strategies
• Play an ongoing role in patron relations, including front-of-house tasks and participation in special events or programming as needed
• Build strong relationships with patrons, sponsors, grantors, and the Summit County community
• Leverage and optimize the donor database and related technologies; implement policies and procedures for staff communication, donor research, data integrity, and donor information management

• Developing Direct Reports: Supports the growth and success of direct reports through regular feedback, clear goal-setting, and opportunities for skill development; balances coaching and accountability while recognizing the scale of a small team
• Delegation &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Effectively delegates work and decision-making when appropriate; provides clear expectations and context; supports accountability while empowering staff and collaborators to complete work independently
• Supporting Direct Reports: Provides guidance, feedback, and professional development support to direct reports; aligns assignments with organizational priorities and individual strengths; contributes to a positive and growth-oriented team culture
• Directing Others: Demonstrates the ability to clearly articulate goals, priorities, and next steps; provides structured direction to staff, board members, and volunteers; communicates effectively to ensure alignment and follow-through across teams and committees
• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; anticipates trends and future consequences; brings a broad,…