BorderLight Theatre Festival Admin Development Manager Cleveland, OH; primarily remote

Greater Cleveland, OH (primarily remote)

$20,000–$22,000/year

Part Time

Admin

Border Light Theatre Festival seeks a detail-oriented, resourceful Development Manager to help carry out and grow its fundraising program. This part-time independent contractor position works 15 hours per week closely with the Executive & Artistic Director, staff, and board members.

Border Light Theatre Festival presents innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding, and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. Its annual festival brings artists and audiences together in downtown Cleveland for bold local, national, and international performances.

• Manage day-to-day development strategies as directed by leadership
• Manage fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Compose personalized thank you notes, donor communications, and sponsorship materials
• Steward donors and sponsors, ensuring fulfillment of benefits and timely recognition
• Research and track grant opportunities aligned with Border Light's strategic priorities
• Write select grant proposals, provide feedback on others, and support the grant development process
• Coordinate grant deliverables and budgets; ensure timely and accurate grant reporting

• Maintain accurate donor and sponsor records in the donor database (Little Green Light)
• Track and report fundraising progress to leadership and the board regularly

• Coordinate with the marketing team to incorporate fundraising and donor recognition strategies into newsletters, social media, and outreach
• Identify opportunities for engaging sponsors, donors, and partners in the annual festival

• 2–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, or a related field
• Experience with grants, fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsor ships, major gifts, or fundraising events
• Strong writing and communication skills; grant writing experience preferred
• Familiarity with donor databases (Little Green Light or similar CRM)
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Passion for the arts and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

$20,000–$22,000/year, paid in equal monthly installments. Independent contractor engagement — no employee benefits. Approximately 15 hours/week with flexible scheduling. Primarily home-office-based with occasional in-person meetings and events in Greater Cleveland.

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