Development Director

The Development Director is responsible for strategizing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive annual development/fundraising program, along with major and planned gifts, corporate sponsorships, government and foundation granting, special events fundraising, and the development of other contributed revenue opportunities. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Development Director works with executive leadership and senior management (including the Marketing Director and Audience Services Manager) to develop an effective fundraising strategy, coordinate and oversee donor and sponsor cultivation and stewardship, and assist with capital fundraising and planned giving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a track record in annual fund and/or capital fund campaigns. The Development Director plays a pivotal role in the advancement of the institutional profile of Bloomington’s professional theater and film organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Planning & Strategy
• Major Gift Cultivation, Solicitation & Stewardship
• Grant Research & Writing
• Corporate Sponsorship
• Annual Campaign Strategy & Communication
• Special Events Coordination
• Development/Fundraising Budgeting & Reporting

Relevant Skills & Experience:

• Customer Relationship Management Software and/or Donor Management Software Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work in a typical office environment
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to use computers for email communication and document creation

Hours

Approx. 40 hours/week. Typically M-F, but some evenings and weekends may be required.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Constellation believes that greater diversity of viewpoints and lived experiences will result in a better, more relevant organization, and we encourage people across lines of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religious tradition, and more to apply. For more information on our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, visit seeconstellation.org/about/dei.

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary: $45,000 60,000

Benefits include,

• Health and Life
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Professional development

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please email Managing Director Gabe Gloden at gabe@seeconstellation.org with the subject line “Development Director Application.”

Applicants may consider submitting any one (or more) of the following: a cover letter/letter of interest, resume, website, portfolio, personal profile, and/or video. Please include up-to-date contact information and references.

Background Check: Incumbent will be required to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.