Website Avalanche Theatre
Chicago's new home for new play development.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will lead fundraising, donor relationships, grant writing, and be an advocate for Avalanche Theatre’s mission of fostering the development of new plays and playwrights in Chicago.
A successful candidate for this position will:
- Be passionate about the development and success of new plays by Chicago playwrights
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive fundraising program, building and maintaining a donor base, coordinating the annual summer gala, and grants
- Assist with strategy and implementation of Avalanche’s New Play Sponsorship program
- Demonstrate a hands-on fundraising experience that will support successful implementation across all areas of development
- Build genuine relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, knowing how to draw people in and engage them in Avalanche’s work
- Provide leadership and support for Board members in fundraising activities, including cultivation and solicitation of donors
- Be an open communicator and active collaborator
Time commitment:
- 5-10 hours per month
Pay range:
- Avalanche Theatre is a volunteer-led organization. The majority of our resources go toward paying artists and securing performance space. We are looking to bring a Development Director on board with the goal of raising our artist stipends and begin paying all company leadership a monthly stipend.
If interested in applying, please email hello@avalanchetheatre.com with the subject line Development Director | YOUR NAME (ex: Development Director | Jane Doe). Please include a PDF of your resume in the email.
If interested in applying, please email hello@avalanchetheatre.com with the subject line Development Director | YOUR NAME (ex: Development Director | Jane Doe). Please include a PDF of your resume in the email.
To apply for this job email your details to hello@avalanchetheatre.com