Orlando Shakespeare Theater Seeks Director of Development for 2010-2011 Season

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF, an AEA regional theater company celebrating its 22nd season seeks a well-seasoned Director of Development who demonstrates the passion, motivation, and business expertise required to achieve continued success for the company.

The Director of Development will be responsible for generating, directing and supervising day-to-day development activity including: leading, planning, implementing, and tracking the fundraising process for the Theater. The desired candidate will cultivate community support, research and write grants, create and execute individual giving and major gifts campaigns, produce special events, secure corporate sponsorship, supervise volunteers, and work closely with the Board of Directors.

Candidates should demonstrate orientation to profitability while also demonstrating knowledge of market, budgetary, and organizational skills; possess solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively; be able to collect and research data; and possess proactive community building and fundraising skills.

Email PDF attachments of resume, three work-related references, salary history, and a brief cover letter describing interest, qualifications and experience to: Director of Development Search, shannonl@orlandoshakes.org.

Job profile and detailed information available at http://www.orlandoshakes.org