JOB DESCRIPTION

Institutional Giving Manager

Department:  Development

Reports to: Executive Director

Summary of Position:

The Institutional Giving Manager is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts (both cash and in-kind) to RMT with a focus on corporate, government, and foundation entities in accordance with annual budget goals for each fiscal season.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Strategically plan and follow through with annual fund solicitations and/or recognition to achieve maximum support level from donors
  • Implement sponsorship packages and other recognition (program ads, website listings, ticket benefits, signage, curtain speech, etc.) as desired by the donor and in keeping with RMT policies and goals
  • Implement maintenance of donor records electronically and in physical files
  • Identify, submit, and follow up on grant requests and required final reporting to local and national foundations and corporations
  • Strategically plan and implement (along with department staff) fundraising and donor engagement events throughout the season
  • Strategically plan and implement donor thank yous, engaging other departments as needed – cards from actors & RMT students, sponsor gifts, cards from board members, etc.
  • Work in conjunction with Executive Director to support and engage Board of Directors
  • Coordinate with finance department to identify and manage annual fund pledge fulfillment
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Bachelors or higher college degree
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong strategic thinking and implementation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Nonprofit fundraising experience
  • Proven track record of managing corporate, foundation and government relationships and growing contributions over time
  • Grant writing experience

Physical Demands: This position requires work on nights and weekends for RMT productions and other events. Must be ambulatory throughout the Arts Campus facility as well as have the ability to conduct in person meetings off site.

To apply, email info@redmountaintheatre.org with “Institutional Giving Manager” in the subject line and include your resume and a cover letter. No phone calls please.