
Pershing Square Signature Center is hiring: MANAGER, INSTITUTIONAL GIVING in New
Pershing Square Signature Center, New York, NY, United States
Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theaters, is seeking a MANAGER OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street.
About Signature
Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each Resident Writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature Theatre is now led by Artistic Director Emily Shooltz and Executive Director Timothy J. McClimon. Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our permanent home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theater facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theaters, the Center features a studio theater, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theater to receive the Regional Tony Award.
EDIA
All employees of Signature Theatre have a responsibility to be active in the organization’s continued commitment to its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility values and goals. Department heads will be accountable to lead their teams by incorporating principles from our EDIA work into their daily practices and establishing tangible action steps for the organization.
Position Summary
The Manager of Institutional Giving plays a key role in the solicitation and stewardship of the organization’s portfolio of institutional grants and sponsorships from foundation, government, and corporate supporters. The Manager of Institutional Giving reports to the Director of Development.
Responsibilities
In partnership with the Director, develop and implement the institutional fundraising strategy, and manage a $3MM portfolio of high-profile foundation, government, and corporate funders
Create compelling and comprehensive grant applications and sponsorship proposals
Identify and research prospective institutional donors and develop innovative approaches to raising institutional support for operating and capital needs
Alongside Executive leadership and the Director of Development, work with representatives from corporations, foundations, and the government, in the cultivation, application, and stewardship of grant dollars
Manage Institutional partner contracts, ensure organizational compliance, and complete all required reporting deadlines
Develop and refine language for grant proposals and reports for Institutional funders, including annual boilerplate as well as project-specific narratives
Liaise across the organization, including frequently with the Artistic, Finance, and Marketing departments, in the creation of integrated materials and maintenance of up-to-date language and financial information
Drive the Development Team in the creation and timely execution of our grants calendar for Corporate, Foundation, and Government grants
Support maintenance of institutional donor profiles in Tessitura, and ensure timely gift entry and acknowledgement of all grants
Strategize cultivation events and opportunities for Institutional funder stewardship
Desired Skills
Signature is seeking a skilled strategic thinker, grant writer, and fundraiser on behalf of our mission, artists, and programs. The Manager of Institutional Giving should be confident in managing Signature’s institutional base of donors, paying close attention to deadlines and details. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in institutional fundraising with a track record of successfully securing grants, preferably in a theater or other cultural organization.
Compensation
This is a full-time salaried exempt position, with compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range is $60,000.00-$70,000.00 annually.
Benefits
Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax‑saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plan.
Considerations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectionate preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Signature Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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In Summary: The Manager of Institutional Giving plays a key role in the solicitation and stewardship of the organization’s portfolio of institutional grants and sponsorships from foundation, government, and corporate donors . The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in institutional fundraising with a track record of successfully securing grants . The salary range is $60,000-$70,000.00 annually .
En Español: Signature Theatre, uno de los principales teatros off-Broadway de Nueva York, está buscando un MANAGER DE DIVING INSTITUTIONAL para The Pershing Square Signature Center en la calle West 42nd. About Signature Theater es una casa artística para contadores de historias. Al producir varias obras dramáticas de cada escritor residente, Signature ofrece una inmersión profunda en sus cuerpos de trabajo. Fundado en 1991 por James Houghton, el Signature Theatre ahora está dirigido por la directora artística Emily Shooltz y el director ejecutivo regional Timothy J. Los jefes de departamento tendrán la responsabilidad de liderar a sus equipos incorporando principios de nuestro trabajo EDIA en sus prácticas diarias y estableciendo pasos tangibles para la organización. Resumen del puesto El gerente de donación institucional desempeña un papel clave en la solicitud y administración de la cartera de subvenciones e patrocinios institucionales de las fundaciones, el gobierno y los partidarios corporativos. El gerente de donaciones institucionales informa al director del desarrollo. Responsabilidades En asociación con el director, desarrollar e implementar la estrategia institucional de recaudación de fondos y gestionar una cartera de 3 millones de dólares de grandes fundaciones, gobiernos y financiadores corporativos Crear solicitudes de subvenciones y propuestas de patrocinio convincentes y completas Identificar e investigar a los posibles donantes institucionales y desarrollar enfoques innovadores para aumentar el apoyo institucional para las necesidades operativas y de capital Junto con el liderazgo ejecutivo y el director del Desarrollo, trabajar con representantes de corporaciones, fundaciones y gobierno en el cultivo, aplicación y administración de monedas de subsidios Gestionar contratos de socios institucionales, garantizar el mantenimiento organizacional y todos los plazos requeridos y mejorar el lenguaje estratégico de presentación de informes y proyectos de financiación para los fundadores, incluida la búsqueda y actualización anual de boiler así como programas específicos relacionados con la organización, junto con la dirección ejecutoria ejecutiva y el Director de Desarrollado, Trabajar en nombre de empresas, aplicaciones y asesoramiento de fondos de ayuda A través de nuestros servicios de gestión de suscripción y creación de datos personales, creando información sobre todas las oportunidades necesarias para el calendario de entrega de donación y mantenimiento de fondos a nivel de la Fundación, además de crear un calendario cronograma específico de eventos directores de actividades de trabajo, incluyendo la ejecución de las tareas de las agrupultes de la institución, la elaboración y la realización de los programas de contribuyentes y el diseño y el manejo de créditos en nuestro equipo financiero, así como también los programas administrador y el programa de asistencia técnica y el desarrollo de recursos humanos, el desarrollo empresarial, el fomento y la creación de todo lo que se centralizado por parte de nuestras instituciones y el Programa de las redes sociales. El gerente de donación institucional debe tener confianza en administrar la base institucional de donantes de Signature, prestando mucha atención a los plazos y detalles. El candidato ideal tiene al menos 3 años de experiencia en recaudación de fondos institucionales con un historial de obtención exitosa de subvenciones, preferiblemente en un teatro u otra organización cultural. Compensación Este es un puesto exento salariado a tiempo completo, con una compensación proporcional a las calificaciones y experiencias.