Theater Adventure is a caring and creative community for artists with disabilities. We are based in Brattleboro, Vermont and are currently celebrating our twentieth year. We serve both youth and adults who live with a range of physical and developmental disabilities. Our participants actively cultivate their own identity as artists and leaders. They claim the stage with distinction!
The Fund Development Assistant will work 8 hours per week with the availability to reach out to potential sponsors in the Eastern Time Zone during normal business hours. The Fund Development Assistant will work closely with the Leadership team as well as the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities will include:
Securing sponsorships for our 20th anniversary celebration in November with follow up phone calls, emails, and in-person visits.
Assisting with maintenance of the sponsor/funder/donor database.
Assistance with organizing and carrying out direct mail fundraising appeals.
Assistance with the November celebration event—preparing for and helping to carry out.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
Past experiences with a team approach to completion of projects
Positive approach as a team member
Familiarity with fund development activities in a nonprofit setting
Well organized
Timely follow through on tasks
Creative problem solving skills
Proficient with Word, Excel and other computer applications
Excellent communication skills
Please send cover letter, resume and three references