Assistant Director of Development

Missoula Children's Theatre is hiring a full time Assistant Director of Development to join our team.

This position has a starting date of June 17, 2024

Our Mission

Empowering children and adults through theatre education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions.

Job Summary

This position is responsible forco-creating and executing annual fund strategies; securing sponsors/supporters for all MCT productions; assisting in writing small grant applications; and maintaining a quality CRM database, including donation entry.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Partner with Development Director to create and execute strategy for annual fund-related projects like #GivingTuesday, Missoula Gives, Galaxy Star sales, alumni engagement programs, etc.
• Maintain a quality CRM database, including timely, accurate donation/sponsorship entries and proactively improving data.
• Assist with cultivation and stewardship activities, including thank you letters/calls.
• Stay up to date on trends in fundraising through webinars, articles, conferences, etc.
• Support Development Director in comprehensive campaign-related activities.
• Support Foundation Director in completing lower-dollar amount grant applications; proactively identify and complete new funding opportunities for smaller grants.
• Generate new and maintain existing sponsor/supporter leads;developandbuild corporate relationshipsin the community.
• Secure/coordinate 'in-kind' sponsorships,donations,and traderelationships for key MCT activities such as Premiere Night, Tour Actor/Director trainings, playbills, etc.
• Sellspecial eventsto businesses/individualsand coordinate sales efforts with marketingand development department.
• Manage contracting, invoicing, and logo/ad placement forsponsorsandsupporters.
• Assist with planning and execution of key development/marketing events like Premiere Nights, special fundraisers, etc.
• Attend marketing and development meetings andprovideprogressreports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Position:

• Participate in various community organizations and attend community events when possible (i.e.: MBN, MDA, Chamber of Commerce, Destination Missoula,etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, public relations, business development, prospecting, stewardship, and/or donor relations management.
• Excellent communication, writing, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Outgoing and friendly personality, collaborative, organized, multi-tasker.
• Ability to manage a budget and hit fundraising goals.
• Knowledge ofsuitable formats for ads and logos.
• Ability to enhance value of sponsorship/ads to prospective sponsorsand supporters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Persuasive writing, strong verbalcommunications, andexcellent customer service.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks whilemaintainingattention to detail.
• Sound judgment,professionalism,and a positive attitude.
• Resourcefulness,creativity,and strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality about gifts, donors, and data.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education in business, marketing, sales, or communications.
• Experience withCRM system and Wordpress.
• Familiarity with donor tracking systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• The position will require you to sit at a desk for periods of time that could exceed 4 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.
• This position could require you to stand for periods of time that could exceed 3 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.

Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, copier, printer, fax machine

Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts

Please complete the application with required materials. No phone calls please.