Development Director

Job Summary

The Development Director develops and fosters strong relationships with individual donors, businesses, and friends of Missoula Children's Theatre for securing donations.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Develop, manage, and direct annual fund including operating budget, mailings, and associated events.


• Spearhead the $6M capital campaign, including identifying new prospects, soliciting donors for multi-year major gifts, sending pledge reminders to existing and new donors, and stewarding donors once pledges are committed.


• Grow MCT’s major gifts program with the development team and input from the executive director.


• Grow the planned giving program with the development team and input from the executive director.


• Manage donor database (Patron Manager) with others in the development department.


• Oversee the Assistant Director of Development, providing guidance and strategy related to local business show sponsorships and advertising.


• Maintain accurate, timely reporting for MCT's federal roof replacement grant in partnership with executive director, finance director, and local representatives
  


• Work with finance director to set-up and management of endowments.


• Ensure appropriate thank-you letters, and miscellaneous donation correspondence is sent.


• Plan, manage, and host MCT Premiere Party programs and receptions in partnership with the Assistant Director of Development.


• Submit monthly board reports; attend board meetings as requested. 


• Organize all permanent recognition areas, e.g., bricks, seats, wall of honor, naming opportunities.


• Establish and direct stewardship programs for donors.


• Provide leadership for non-grant funded national and local fundraising activities, coordinate relationships of the theatre with prospective donors, and strengthen both internal and external relationships.


• Coordinate development activities with marketing and executive staff.


• Direct program development and other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Position:

• Participate in community organizations, boards, and outreach efforts.


• Manage and coordinate development volunteers in partnership with the Assistant Director of Development.


• Attend continuing education seminars/classes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or nonprofit leadership.


• Minimum of six years’ experience in fundraising, public relations, business development, prospecting, stewardship, and donor relations management.


• Persuasive writing, strong verbal communications, excellent customer service and the ability to interact at the executive level.


• Strong interpersonal, supervision, administration, and management skills.


• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.


• Familiarity with donor tracking systems.


• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude.


• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, marketing or nonprofit leadership or equivalent experience.


• Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources

Physical Requirements:

• Perform approximately 80% of work on the MCT campus and 20% off campus for donor meetings, community engagement, and other relationship-building activities.


• The position will require you to sit at a desk for periods of time that could exceed 4 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.


• This position could be required to stand for periods of time that could exceed 3 hours with intermittent breaks as needed.


• May be requested to lift up to 25 pounds overhead while using a step ladder.


• May be requested to drive a company vehicle.

Equipment Used:

• Computer, telephone, copier, printer, fax machine, paper cutter, step ladder.

Work Environment

• This position operates in a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities and time-sensitive responsibilities.


• This position may require managing multiple tasks simultaneously and responding to changing needs or unexpected issues.


• Work periods may include evenings, weekends, extended hours, and situations that can be stressful at times, particularly during peak operational periods.

Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance


• 401(k) with up to 5% company match


• Paid time off


• Sick leave


• Holiday pay


• Employee assistance program


• Employee discounts

Please complete the application with required materials.  No phone calls please.