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INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGER
POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The Institutional
Giving
Manager creates, develops and executes a strategic fundraising plan for
foundation
and corporate giving to A Noise Within’s annual fund and capital
campaign. This
position manages the identification and stewardship of institutional
funders,
as well as grant writing and reporting.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*Create, develop and execute a strategic
fundraising plan
for institutional giving to meet approved annual and capital budgets.
Track and
analyze performance, making and carrying out recommendations to improve
effectiveness.
*Formulate and maintain departmental budget and provide
regular
updates to the Artistic Directors and the Board of Directors.
*Work
closely
with the Individual Giving Manager and others to develop and implement
strategies to finish the capital campaign.
* Manage the theatre’s
relationships
with current and potential institutional funders.
*Research new
foundations
and corporations and strategize to capture these prospective funders.
*Write and
manage grant proposals, calendar, reporting and follow up.
*Provide
timely, personalized service to foundations and corporations, assuring
that
funders receive proper benefits, acknowledgements and recognition. Work
closely
with development colleagues and other staff members to ensure the best
match
possible with funder interests and contributions.
*Meet directly with
current
and prospective donors to cultivate and solicit contributions. Support
the
Artistic Director, Individual Giving Manager and Board members in their
solicitations of institutional donors.
*Interact regularly with donors,
Board
Members and community leaders while representing the Theatre at both A
Noise
Within events and other community events.
*Knowledge of LA community,
locales,
residents, art-scene and philanthropy a major plus.
Candidate must have a sense of humor and the ability to work in a frenetic and upbeat, exciting, ever-changing atmosphere. Ideal candidate will be a quick thinking self-starter who has a global view of the department and its relevance to the rest of the organization. Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment, providing guidance to other staff required as well as a demonstrated ability to work flexible hours, including out of office hours.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
*Bachelor’s
Degree or
equivalent. A wide degree of bachelor’s degrees could be relevant, so
long as
the training emphasized excellent writing skills, logic and argument,
critical
thinking, etc.
*1-2 years of development experience.
*Strong database
management skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
*Direct development assistants
*Conduct performance appraisals.
WORKING REQUIREMENTS
*Employee may be required to
work
extended or evening and weekend hours.
*Employee is required to
maintain a
high level of professionalism at all times.
TO APPLY To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume,
salary
history, and three references to artisticdirectors@
DESIGN/PRODUCTION
We accept resumes for the following design and production positions on an ongoing basis:
- Set Designer
- Costume Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Props Master
- Sound Designer
- Stage Manager
Please submit your resume with a brief cover letter and list of references to Rebecca Baillie, Production Manager, at production@anoisewithin.org or mail to 234 S. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91204. No phone calls, please.
