Director of Development
- Employer
- Mosaic Theater Company of DC
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
- Closing date
- Sep 7, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Membership, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Programs, Grant Making, Program Administration and Management, Administrative, Arts Administration
- Fields
- Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Since 2015, Mosaic Theater Company of DC has produced bold, culturally diverse theater that illuminates critical issues, elevates fresh voices, and sparks connections among communities throughout our region and beyond. Our values are collaboration, community, curiosity, equity, anti-racism and inclusivity. Mosaic Theater Company is led by Artistic Director Reginald L. Douglas and Managing Director Serge Seiden.
This is an amazing opportunity to strategize, lead, be creative, and collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals with a shared mission and work with a company entering a new chapter of strategic growth.
Mosaic Theater Company produces six full productions, year-round new play development activities, and robust community and audience engagement programs each season at the historic Atlas Performing Arts Center in northeast Washington, DC.
For more information about our upcoming season, our passions, and our projects, please visit www.mosaictheater.org
Director of Development
Position Description:
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Reports to the Managing Director and
works very closely with the Artistic Director.
Manages two full-time direct reports:
the Manager of Institutional Giving and the Donor Relations &
Data Manager
Collaborates with other department
heads to promote cross-departmental productivity. (For
example: reconciliation with Business; coordination on events,
newsletters, invitations and publications with Communications;
coordination on events with the Production; collaboration with
Artistic on grant language, “moves management” strategy and
events.)
Contributes to many theater-wide
decisions including the annual budget and season
calendar.
Participates in all Board
meetings.
Works closely with the Chair of the
Development Committee of the Board and serves as the staff liaison
to the Committee and to the Full Board.
Responsibilities:
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Create a written annual development
strategy in coordination with the annual budget and the strategic
plan.
Identify, cultivate, and manage
individual and institutional giving prospect lists and apply
effective cultivation and solicitation strategies to expand
contributed income.
Implement cultivation and stewardship
strategies to achieve contributed revenue goals from individuals
& Board, foundations & government as well as cash, in-kind
and trade contributions from corporate/business sources.
Manage prospecting, cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship of donors.
Plan and execute benefit and
cultivation events.
Contribute to publication of Annual
Report and Season Brochure.
Cultivate vendor and partner
relationships.
Budget and track development
expenses
Report to leadership and the Board of
Directors on ROI, revenue and constituent growth.
Ensure CRM donor data integrity
(Patron Manager).
Stay current with changes pertinent
to fundraising within the community, to the organization's mission
and programs, and to the development profession.
Qualifications:
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Minimum two years non-profit
fundraising or equivalent; with track record of success
Organized and inspiring team leader,
who is able to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people,
and to motivate staff, donors, volunteers.
Strong interpersonal, supervision,
administration and management skills.
Detail-oriented, persistent,
resilient, and of impeccable integrity.
Resourcefulness, creativity, and
strong problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with donor tracking
systems and fundraising software and tools including Patron Manager
and iWave preferred.
Ability to forecast and evaluate the
potential of fund-raising campaigns and activities.
Demonstrated commitment to
accountability and measuring outcomes.
Flex hours with some evening and
weekend availability required
Salary Range: $70,000-80,000
Benefits:
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Hybrid work policy
Four weeks paid time off plus
holidays
Health, Dental and Vision
Insurance
Simple IRA
Mosaic Theater Company of DC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who understand and embrace the Mosaic’s mission to make transformational and socially-relevant art. Mosaic Theater is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment of any kind. We believe that corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQ people, women, and people from working class backgrounds. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we encourage and welcome applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
To apply, please submit both a Cover Letter AND Resume to lina@mosaictheater.org. Include the position title and your name in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please indicate where you found this ad.
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