Karamu House Admin Director of Development Cleveland, OH $80,000–$100,000/year

The Director of Development supports the highest strategic priorities of the theatre and serves as a member of the leadership team, focusing on development and fundraising through grants to major local foundations and through the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of prospects and individual donors for planned and major gifts.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement, and measure a development and fundraising program for Karamu's short and long-term needs, including campaign management
Identify, research, cultivate, and steward individual donor prospects for planned and major gifts
Develop and administer a reporting system for identifying prospects and tracking cultivation and gift closure
Maintain oversight of the agency's donor database and stratify historical donor data
Work with CEO and board to strategize annual giving and cultivation events
Develop and implement a corporate sponsorship campaign
Collaborate with artistic, education, and programming teams to ensure accurate interpretation of organizational vision
Work closely with the President and CEO, Board members, and leadership staff to achieve goals
Lead staff, vendors, consultants, and volunteers toward annual and long-range goals
Develop community ties and serve on committees to further the profile of arts in the city and state
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing on organizational strategy and fundraising efforts
QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, trustees, patrons, volunteers, and staff
Experienced manager and team builder
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer and internet proficiency, including experience with donor databases
Strategic and analytical skills
Genuine interest in and knowledge of theatre and performing arts
Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task
COMPENSATION

$80,000–$100,000/year. Benefits include medical, paid time off, paid federal holidays, paid sick time, and complimentary production tickets.

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