GREAT Theatre is seeking a dynamic fundraiser to join our team as Development Director. Check out the job description and consider joining us to make theatre a vital part of the childhood experience in central Minnesota!

Position: Development Director
Summary: Salaried
Reports To: Executive/Artistic Director Effective: 07/15/2010
The Development Director provides leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for GREAT THEATRE fundraising efforts. The Development Director will work hand-in-hand with the Executive Artistic Director and GREAT Theatre Board of Directors to help create and implement fundraising strategies that increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Planning and implementing of Development Activities
a) Work with the Executive Artistic Director and the Board to develop an annual fundraising plan that includes goals and strategies for corporate, foundation, individual, and government sources.
b) Maintain calendar of proposal and reporting deadlines for current, past and
potential funders.
c) Serve as the key staff support to the Fundraising and Development/Capital Campaign
Committees and Board of Directors.

2. Foundation, Corporate and Government Fundraising and Resource Development
b) Research funding sources for program and general operating needs.
c) Write proposals and pursue other strategies as necessary to achieve goals.
d) Prepare and submit reports to funders with input from appropriate staff and Board committees.
e) Maintain contact with funders, as needed, and make personal contact with major funders in conjunction with the Executive Artistic Director and Board.

3. Individual Donors
a) Work with the Executive Artistic Director and Board to develop and implement strategies for major individual gift solicitations.
b) Plan and implement all cultivation of individual donors.

4. Community Relations/Communication
a) Represent GREAT THEATRE as a spokesperson and presenter of our work through community events, donor sponsored events, and other speaking opportunities.
b) Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Working knowledge of and minimum three to five years practical experience with grant writing, major donors, sponsorships, events, direct mail, and development systems and operations.
• Ability to write in a clear and compelling fashion
• An eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic small management team.
• Experience in strategic planning, ideally with a focus on a long-term growth and program expansion coupled with hands-on implementer
• A college degree preferred
• High energy, positive attitude, enjoys challenging work

Ideal Traits:
• A passionate commitment to the GREAT Theatre mission
• Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful and flexible
• A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through while remaining highly energetic and focused
• Strong relationship building skills which provide the ability to create strategic relationships with our patrons, our community and local business leaders
• A team builder with strong skills in management and leadership
• A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around GREAT Theatre’s programs and encourage others to support the organization – persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s fundraising goal(s)
• Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities
• Knowledgeable about the local and state funding community

Copensation and Benefits:
The starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

Development professionals who feel they meet the skills and qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. EOE.

Please send a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

GREAT Theatre Search Committee
919 West St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Or by email to:

Subject: Search Committee
To: Dennis@GreatTheatre.org