Individual Giving Manager

Now Hiring: Northlight Theatre is now hiring a full-time Individual Giving Manager. Working under the supervision of the Director of Advancement and the Capital Campaign Director, the Individual Giving Manager supports individual donors to both the Annual Fund and the Capital Campaign. This position provides administrative support to the Campaign Steering Committee, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Council as well as the Advancement Department.

The Individual Giving Manager will be joining Northlight at a transformational time. Northlight is currently building a new, state-of-the-art theatre in downtown Evanston, the first time in their 50-year history that Northlight will own their own space. This translates to numerous opportunities for the theatre and for the advancement team as Northlight will be a larger and even more significant institution once in Evanston and therefore will need even greater fundraising support. There are meaningful growth opportunities in the near and long term for the Individual Giving Manager. The staff will move from Skokie to the new office space in downtown Evanston in early 2026; offices that are easily accessible by several forms of public transportation. The new theatre will open in September 2026. For an Advancement professional looking for opportunities for growth and development, Northlight Theatre is the perfect place!

A full job description is available on our website at www.northlight.org/opportunities.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community. A professional LORT D theatre, programming includes a 5-play mainstage season, the Interplay new play development series, and a dynamic year-round audience engagement and education program. For more information about the theatre: www.northlight.org.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, possess superior organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a high degree of initiative, be a flexible team-player, and have strong analytical and solid writing skills. A minimum of three years’ experience in progressively responsible positions required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in development and/or performing arts management, who have demonstrated past success in a support role and have a passion for the theatre’s mission. Specific knowledge required includes: word processing, excel and database experience; cultivation/stewardship event planning; volunteer management; writing skills; and donor research.

Job Location: This position is onsite at 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, relocating to Church Street in Evanston in early 2026. The position regularly works 9:30am-5:30pm M-F, but may flex those hours to include some nights and weekends at multiple sites, including the theatre and meetings with donors at various locations. Limited remote work is possible. Exact onsite/remote work schedule will be determined based on department needs and staff member preference.

Compensation: Compensation range is $42,000 to $45,000 annually, competitive with prevailing compensation for similar positions within the non-profit performing arts industry, and commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant. This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid time off. Collaborative environment with flexible work hours and close involvement with the art and artists.

How to Apply: As an equal opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming.