Full job description GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Gulfshore Playhouse, one of the nation's finest regional theatres, located in Naples, FL, is seeking a seasoned, collaborative, and engaging Advancement Officer . Join us at this exciting time, as we prepare to move into our new, state-of-the-art theatre, and usher in a new era of professional theatre in Southwest Florida.
Gulfshore Playhouse has performed for the last eighteen years in an intimate 200-seat venue at the Norris Center, a municipal building run by the City of Naples. The Playhouse is in the final phases of a $72M capital campaign and is under construction with the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 362-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible studio theatre, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental spaces. This is an extraordinarily exciting time for Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the Advancement Officer will join a highly successful development team.
Gulfshore Playhouse currently offers a diverse season of straight plays and small musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. As we enter the new Baker Theatre and Education Center, the offerings will increase both in number and size of the productions. This will include everything from small, edgy dramas, to huge large-cast musicals, and everything in between. As a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre that exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Status: Full-time, year-round position Start Date: July 1, 2024
Representative Duties: The Advancement Officer will report directly to the Chief Advancement Officer and will:
Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors and external corporate and foundation funders through visits, correspondence, and regular communication – for annual and campaign support. Work with the Advancement team to develop individualized strategies for individuals, corporate and foundation prospects, and donors Conduct research to identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects, for both the organization as a whole and for specific programs and projects that align with the strategic direction of Gulfshore Playhouse Conduct sponsorship solicitations of fundraising events The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and ensure high-quality work in individual, corporate and foundation relations. Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail are a must. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. The Advancement Officer will be expected to work extended hours when necessary to meet goals. Weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at Opening Nights and show performances, Campaign events, other special events and/or meetings that may happen outside regular hours.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree required or equivalent record of professional achievement and qualifications with demonstrated success.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of a proven track record of success in the development field Preferably at least three of those years will include experience working in corporate and foundation fundraising and/or grant writing and grant management Demonstrated experience securing major gift commitments and developing relationships with individual donors, corporations and foundations Experience preparing timely, accurate, and comprehensive written reports and presentations. Campaign experience a plus KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Highly collaborative individual Strong interpersonal and communication skills –written and verbal – with internal and external audiences Advanced written communications, analytical skills, collaboration, and project management skills Proven ability to effectively articulate clear and compelling messages Strong organizational and time management skills; must meet deadlines Ability to understand and utilize fundraising databases, software, and Internet search engines to identify funding prospects Excellent organizational, planning, tracking and follow-up skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment with changing priorities and limited resources Salary is based on experience.
Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
Gulfshore Playhouse offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.
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Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate:
Naples, FL 34105: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
