[]{#docs-internal-guid-68a3e9ee-7fff-c1d7-29b1-8212e41379ed}Job Description:The Development and Engagement Manager leads the analysis, planning, execution, and evaluation of, community outreach, fundraising and special events efforts; builds strategic relationships within the community; conducts outreach activities; serves as lead management for MET's contributed income initiatives, manages the volunteer program, and serves as liaison to the Fundraising committee.Role and ResponsibilitiesI. Fundraising
Creates a diversified annual fundraising plan in alignment with MET's strategic plan;
With support from the Managing Director, prospects, writes, and manages all grant funding opportunities.
Conducts activities related to establishing and managing giving campaigns, special event planning, sponsorship, ad sales, and fundraising activities;
Ensure visibility and a presence at third party events and opportunities through volunteer staffing and maintenance of appropriate collateral materials for distribution;
Assists the Managing Director in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, businesses;
Develops and directs a program for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of private foundations;
Maintains records within the donor management and ticketing system: Maintains, creates, pulls reports and mailing lists from donor management/ticketing system;
Oversees all donor management activities, i.e., Sends donor letters and end of year tax letters and maintain and proof for accurate donor levels in Playbills, etc.;
Maintains accurate records and provides regular reports on goals in the fundraising plan; and
Oversees the Special Events and Ad Sales Coordinator.
II. Community Outreach
Executes outreach initiatives in alignment with Strategic Plan and budget;
Develops plan to recruit, train, and utilize volunteers;
Attends relevant community meetings; participates in relevant councils and committees;
Fills all volunteer opportunities/ efforts, including, but not limited to, poster distribution, event tabling,etc.
Maintains relationships with community partners and cultivates new ones;
Coordinates and leads all special events, including donor appreciation,, Retro Prom, volunteer appreciation, Production Openings, and Donor/Subscriber Benefit events such as talkbacks, First Look, etc.;
Register or acquire space for any outside events (Prom, Festival of the Arts, Pride); and
Serves as the Liaison to the Fundraising Committee.
III. Other Duties
Assists the Audience Services Manager with subscription benefits program execution;
With Audience Services Manager (ASM), coordinate volunteer orientation/training events; and
Provide additional phone, box office coverage, and administrative duties as needed/time allows.
Preferred skillsKnowledge in donor management and ticketing software, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite preferred. ExcellentCustomer Service and Communication Skills. Special event, project, and employee management experiencerequired.[
]{#docs-internal-guid-68a3e9ee-7fff-c1d7-29b1-8212e41379ed}Benefits:
Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000 annually
After 90 days of employment, employees are entitled to unlimited leave/PTO not to exceed 10 consecutive days unless approved by the supervisor and in accordance with the employee handbook.
Simple IRA, with up to 3% employer match on eligible compensation;
50% employee class and camp discounts; and
2 comps to each MET production.
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