Houston Broadway Theatre seeks a motivated and dynamic Director of Developoment to lead our fundraising and development efforts. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with nonprofit experience eager to work in a small, growing organization. The ideal candidate will excel at building partnerships, engaging donors, and crafting creative solutions to achieve fundraising goals.
About Us:
Houston Broadway Theatre is a young, nonprofit theater company dedicated to bringing high-quality theatrical productions to the Houston community. We value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for the arts as a small organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional who wants to make a significant impact and grow with us.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the annual fundraising goal of $750,000.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives.
Partnership Development
Identify and build strategic partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and organizations to support Houston Broadway Theatre's mission.
Leverage existing relationships and networks to expand the organization's reach and donor base.
Donor Engagement and Outreach
Create and maintain meaningful relationships with donors and sponsors through personalized communication and engagement strategies.
Creative Problem Solving
Develop innovative solutions to challenges in donor engagement, campaign design, and event execution.
Work collaboratively with the team to identify new growth opportunities.
Team Collaboration and Reporting
Collaborate with the President and Board of Directors on development strategy and initiatives.
Track and report on fundraising progress, donor engagement metrics, and financial goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising.
Proven success in creating and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Knowledge of the philanthropic communities in the Houston area.
Skilled in outreach and donor cultivation, with a strong ability to connect with people.
Ability to develop innovative solutions to achieve fundraising goals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and proposal development.
Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced organization with a hybrid setup.
Enthusiasm for theater and the performing arts is a plus.
Position Details:
Type: Hybrid (remote and in-person)
Schedule: Full-time; occasional evenings and weekends for events
Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 (depending on experience)