24th STreet Theatre Development & Communications Manager
24th STreet Theatre, a respected non-profit arts organization in Los Angeles for over two decades, seeks an experienced Development and Communications Manager. The Development and Communications Manager has a unique opportunity to think outside the box and manage fundraising and communications by helping tell our story in all mediums.
The Development and Communications Manager is a Full Time, at-will, exempt position. 24th STreet Theatre’s Development and Communications Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and will be part of a two-person Development team along with 24th STreet’s existing Grants Manager. This position includes full health care benefits and a dental plan, and 3 weeks paid vacation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Building and implementing a robust annual fundraising plan responsible for raising $150k annually in individual giving, and assisting Grants Manager with another $400k from foundations.
Find new ways to monetize existing artistic programming
Developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation plans with measurable goals for individuals and corporate donors
Organizing and executing specific fundraising events
Maintaining 24th STreet’s Patron Manager database system for cultivating, thanking, tracking and building strong relationships with donors and prospective donors
Writing communications to effectively build public awareness of 24th STreet to various constituent groups
Overseeing social media and online communications
Assisting with institutional communications
Assisting with general organizational administration
Representing 24th STreet at meetings and events
Assisting Grants Manager with research and reporting as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in development
Proven track record of fundraising
Excellent writing skills in both reporting and creative ways
Experience with CRM database software and tracking donors/prospective donors (Patron Manager or Salesforce experience helpful)
Can successfully work with others and independently
Has great attention to detail
Has a sense of humor
Excellent time-management skills
Seeking a career in arts administration
Degree in Non-profit Management or Arts Administration or other comparable degree a plus
Spanish speaking a plus
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Email resume with cover letter to theatre@24thstreet.org No calls please.