Posted on September 25, 2012

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Director of Development

The American Shakespeare Center (ASC), a $2.5 million Equity theatre and educational center seeks experienced candidates for the position of Director of Development. Reporting to and in partnership with the Managing Director and working closely with the Director of Mission, the Director of Development spearheads fundraising efforts as ASC continues to grow. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Designs, implements and manages all fundraising activities including annual giving, special projects, and other ASC-related solicitations.
• Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations.
• Maintains contact with and develops grant proposals for foundations and corporations.
• Develops a comprehensive planned-giving program.

Board of Trustees Relations

• Works with the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Managing Director, and Director of Mission to develop and recommend to the Board strategies to meet aggressive fundraising goals.
• Develops fundraising training for Trustees and other leadership volunteers.
• Assumes responsibility for all Development reports to the Board and other agencies, and attends all Board meetings.
• Assists the Board with recommending and researching potential new members.

Development Office Infrastructure

• Creates office systems to support all Development projects and operations.
• Supervises donor and gift record-keeping.
• Coordinates development research activities.
• Oversees the management of the donor database and all records, files, and gift processing.
• Manages the pledge reminder and acknowledgement programs.

Qualifications

• BA (required), MA (a plus)
• 5-plus years experience in development with demonstrated success in progressive fundraising positions, preferably within performing arts organizations and/or organizations of comparable size to the ASC
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Knowledge of eTapestry and Tessitura a plus

Headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, the American Shakespeare Center recovers the joys and accessibility of Shakespeare's theatre, language, and humanity by exploring the English Renaissance stage and its practices through performance and education. The ASC performs and educates 52 weeks a year at the Blackfriars Playhouse, the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor playhouse. In addition, the ASC on Tour is the most active Shakespeare touring company in America.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Amy Wratchford, Managing Director, via email at amy@AmericanShakespeareCenter.com or mail to American Shakespeare Center, 20 S New St, 4th Floor, Staunton, VA 24401.