DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - Creede Repertory Theatre

JOB TITLE: Development Director

SALARY: $40,000-45,000 (based on experience)

TYPE: Full time, Salaried, Exempt

BENEFITS: Health Insurance (100% employer funded), Generous PTO

REPORTS TO: Producing Artistic Director

MANAGES: Seasonal Development / Operations Assistant

IDEAL START DATE: May 3, 2021



JOB SUMMARY:

The Development Director is responsible for executing the organization’s development plan, acquiring major gifts, cultivating donors, grant writing, and overseeing special fundraising events towards a goal of $900,000 in annual contributed income. The Development Director will be skilled at building relationships with CRT’s patrons and donors, as well as integrating oneself into the culture of CRT and the community of Creede.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

1-3 years Development experience in a non-profit (performing arts environment a plus), including involvement with donor cultivation, fundraising, individual giving, and grant writing.

Excellent written communication skills.

Ability to communicate with board members, donors, patrons, and funding institutions in person, by phone, and via email.

Ability to work independently, as a collaborative team member, and team leader.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Experience with Spektrix, or comparable donor / patron database system (Tessitura, TicketAgent, etc.) a plus.

Experience with Endowment and Capital Campaigns a plus.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

English fluency required.

Spanish fluency a plus.

Ability to lift 10lbs.



QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES:

MISSION – Motivated and inspired by CRT’s mission and vision.

GRIT - Bring determination and a strong will to the challenges and opportunities of theatre at 9,000ft.

INTENTIONALITY – Thoughtful and deliberate.

COMMUNITY – Willing and eager to invest in, engage with, and create personal connections with the CRT community, including staff, company, students, patrons, board members, and town of Creede, CO.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW

Develop and implement a comprehensive and measurable development plan.

Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and show sponsors.

Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity with CRT donors and audience.

Manage fundraising database and tracking systems.

Collaborate with the Managing Director in the creation and forecasting of CRT’s annual Budget.

Identify and pursue potential grant opportunities based on the priorities of CRT.

Write, submit, and report for grants.

Generate content for direct mail appeals, newsletters, and special event invitations; and development content for CRT’s seasonal program, brochure, and other marketing materials as required, in collaboration with Marketing.

Maintain development pages of CRT website.

Coordinate preview receptions, parties of note, and other fundraising special events in partnership with the Artistic and Production teams.

Coordinate the biannual Gala in partnership with the Producing Artistic Director, Director of Production, and the Gala Committee.

Commit to CRT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative.

Serve as a Creede Repertory Theatre administrative team member.



ABOUT CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE

Founded in 1966, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) is a professional theatre company located at 9,000 feet in a spectacular location in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The historic town of Creede offers beautiful mountain views, hiking trails and stunning campsites. Each season, CRT produces 7-10 plays in rotating repertory, hosts numerous musicals events and concerts, develops new works through the Headwaters New Play Program, and creates nationally recognized educational programs. As part of its values, Creede Repertory Theatre is dedicated to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in every aspect of the company and is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



CRT’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESS

We want all people to thrive in our Creede theatre community. When they do, we can create theatre of exceptional quality. Over the past several years, we’ve brought a wider variety of perspectives to CRT’s stages. Although there are many forces that profit from dividing us, this extraordinary mountain town gives us an opportunity to come together. CRT is committed to creating a Culture of Belonging for everyone. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whoever you pray to or vote for, whoever you love, however you look on the outside, whatever abilities or disabilities you hold in your body, we are committed to CRT being a place you call home.



Creede Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from marginalized communities to apply.



HOW TO APPLY

Please visit https://creederep.org/work-with-us/ for more information and how to apply.

The position is open until filled.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

No phone calls, please.