Director of Development

The Director of Development is a vital member of the Presidio Theatre senior leadership team, overseeing resource development and serving as an organizational leader with shared responsibility for the Theatre’s success in all functional areas. In partnership with the  Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Director of Development will serve to broaden and build a strong and diverse Board of Directors. They will create, manage, and execute the fundraising strategies for the organization to include private and government donors, corporate sponsorship, federal and state grants, and key funding relationships within the community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive development plan that includes corporate, foundation and individual giving, generating contributed revenue that accounts for 50% of the Theatre’s annual budget, which can include federal and state grants, sponsorships, and other forms of giving.
• Partners with the Executive Director to build an engaged and active Board of Directors whose  ambassadorial and personal commitment to the Presidio Theatre are key to its success. 
• Creates a long-term vision plan for the Presidio Theatre identity with Executive Director, leadership team, and Board of Directors, including guiding the pursuit of development and communications partners.
• Oversees and manages the annual development budget and develops a growth strategy that aligns to the strategic plan. 
• Develops, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of individual and institutional donors and  community stakeholders. 
• Oversees the membership program in coordination with the marketing and box office teams.
• Builds and develops a talented team (staff, consultants, and volunteers) who execute the development strategies with excellence. 
• Completes other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Development experience with a comparable arts and culture non-profit (twelve years preferred); management and mentorship experience (seven years preferred).  
• Proven fundraising ability ($500,000K+), leading and actualizing a comprehensive plan that includes the Board and major gifts initiatives, annual fundraising, grants and special events. 
• Entrepreneurial expertise with a start-up and ambition to build a fund development program and strategy from the ground up as well as scaling effective efforts.  
• Strong leadership skills and dedicated team player with a commitment to the highest level of client  service and collaboration. Expertise in engaging an active Board of Directors in fundraising. 
• Public speaking and storytelling expertise; able to easily and articulately represent the Theatre to  funders, community stakeholders, and the public. 
• Outstanding relationship-building, collaboration, and communications skills. 

Salary is $150K + benefits

Submission Instructions:

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@presidiotheatre.org.