Development Manager - Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF)

ABOUT DRAMATISTS GUILD FOUNDATION

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) is a national charity that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it. DGF fosters playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists at all stages of their careers. We sponsor educational programs; provide awards, grants, and stipends; offer free space to create new works; and give emergency aid to writers in need. By supporting and nurturing the creators of today, we protect the stories of tomorrow.



At DGF, we are committed to the safety of our employees and their families. While COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the health and well-being of all individuals, vaccinations can significantly reduce that threat and help protect our workplace as well as our community.



DGF is committed to sustaining an equitable and safe environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Access, equity, and authenticity are core values at DGF and we are dedicated to providing employees with a work environment that celebrates varied backgrounds and is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage candidates of all ages who identity as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, trans, non-binary, and queer to apply. All applications will receive consideration for employment.



POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager will help strengthen existing relationships and establish new sources of funding for a full spectrum of development programs, including individual and corporate giving, grantsmanship, and endowment campaign fundraising. Responsible for administering and supporting DGF’s principal fundraising efforts, including Direct Mail, Annual Galas and many other ongoing development opportunities.



REPORTS TO

Director of Development



POSITION STATUS

Full-Time



START DATE

ASAP



LOCATION

520 8th Ave, Suite 2401, New York, NY 10018. The DGF Office is ADA accessible.



SALARY

$65,000-$75,000/year



BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 30 days), with premiums covered 100% by DGF for the employee and one spouse, domestic partner, or dependent.

• Life insurance for the employee (after 30 days).

• Commuter Benefits (includes public transportation and parking)

• 401K with 3% employer contributions (after 3 months).

• 6 weeks of paid time off annually, prorated to start date (after 30 days), Federal Holidays off, 3 flexible holidays for religious and cultural observances, and additional time off as a team at the discretion of the Executive Director.

• Occasional free theater tickets and access to purchase house seats if available.

• Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus of up to 7% of salary rate, prorated to start date. Bonus not guaranteed.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES



Individual Giving and Donor Relations

In collaboration with Director of Development, lead strategy and execution on fundraising activities:

• Manage direct mail appeals and assist in strategy development, design, implementation and reporting

• Manage donor membership programs

• Collaborate on budget preparation, projecting, and goal setting for department

• Manage a detailed schedule of direct marketing activities in conjunction with Marketing and Events Manager, and ensure appropriate copy review and list segmentation

• Manage vendor and consultant relationships and collaborate on copywriting, design, production, and segmentation

• Develop email communication strategy to maximize donor engagement

• Act as a steward to new and returning donors and expand our reach and donor base

• Oversee and monitor gift processing procedures, executed by Operations Manager

• Collaborate with Finance team to ensure accurate and clean gift processes and reconciliation

• Identify trends within DGF, the arts, and nonprofit sector to ensure DGF is proactive in resolving challenges and taking advantage of new opportunities



Special Events

• Create and manage timeline for annual Gala as it pertains to donor and honoree relations

• Support Executive Director in Gala fundraising efforts

• Manage development related responsibilities for Salons and cultivation events including donor research, engagement, and follow through

• Coordinate and project manage logistics as needed



Misc. Development Responsibilities

• Assist Grant Writer in completing grant applications through moderate project management and execution

• Track and document cultivation and stewardship activities in database and moves management tools

• Prepare and manage tracking reports for department around annual giving



Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Ideal candidate has at least 3-4 years experience on a development or fundraising team, in a customer service role, or other related experience

• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for arts and/or writing

• Ability to manage time appropriately, identify priorities, and work efficiently with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels

• Strong work ethic and professional manner

• Experience working with high-level donors, executives, and/or stakeholders

• CRM experience, DonorPerfect a plus

• Project management software experience, Monday a plus

• Some team management experience, a plus



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.



How to Apply:

Please create an account through Submittable to submit your application at the following link: dramatistsguildfoundation.submittable.com/submit/251780/development-manager. A cover letter is not required, but please answer the questions in the application fully with attention to sentence structure, spelling, and grammar. We are unable to accept applications via email or mail due to tracking difficulty and capacity.



If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail info@dgf.org with “Development Manager” in the subject line, or call 212-391-8384, and we will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.


Salary: $65,000 - $75,000