Associate Director of Development, Leadership & Campaign Giving

POSITION:                                        Associate Director of Development, Leadership & Campaign Giving

REPORTS TO:                                    Chief Development Officer

WORKS CLOSELY WITH:                   Development staff, Patron Services and Marketing staff, Events Team and Operations staff, Managing Director, Artistic Director, Board of Trustees

SALARY RANGE:                               $75,000 – $85,000

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Development for Leadership & Campaign Giving plays a pivotal role in supporting the fundraising initiatives and strategic goals of Pittsburgh Public Theater (The Public). Working closely with the Chief Development Officer, this position is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and management of fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship programs; supporting the Chief Development Officer, executive leadership, and Board of Trustees during special campaigns; coordinating and collaborating with other members of the Development team in the day-to-day activities of the department; and collaborating with other departments to advance the mission of The Public. The person in this role possesses strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for the arts and culture sector. This is a full-time, exempt position.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, EQUITY

At Pittsburgh Public Theater, we aim to ensure that every individual who enters our space feels seen, heard, and valued. Our employees’ experiences and perspectives are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. The Associate Director of Development position contributes to a work environment that supports and nourishes the lives and experiences of our staff, community, and all those with whom we partner. The person in this position must be willing to broaden their multicultural competency and knowledge in support of our diversity, inclusion, and equity commitment and when working with BIPOC staff, volunteers, and trustees. The Associate Director of Development is part of a team working toward a welcoming, safe, multiculturally competent workplace.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Pittsburgh Public Theater Mission, Vision, Values, Leadership Goals, as well as the Development Department’s processes and procedures.
• Work as a member of a team, including executive and development staff, Board of Trustees.
• Support and assist the Chief Development Officer in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive fund development plan to meet annual revenue goals.
• Individual donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship (Annual Fund)
  • With the Chief Development Officer, create a leadership giving program that reflects The Public’s values.
  • Lead the identification and cultivation of prospective donors for leadership giving.
  • Support the Individual Giving Associate in the cultivation of donors giving below this level to maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective donors for leadership giving.
  • Lead research efforts and analyze findings on donors and prospective donors, with the Chief Development Officer.
  • Maintain an active schedule of donor meetings/phone calls to deepen relationships between the organization and donors and prospective donors, to encourage ongoing gifts, increased gifts, and to secure new gifts.
  • With utmost discretion, maintain and manage access to confidential information on donor profiles.
  • Solicit leadership gifts independently and as part of a team.
  • Manage the stewardship process and activities for leadership donors, in coordination with the Chief Development Officer.
  • Facilitate annual leadership giving renewal process, follow-up, and tracking in coordination with Chief Development Officer and Associate Director, Operations & External Communications.
• Special Campaign Duties (applies to all special campaigns taken on by the organization, most immediately the $15 million TRUE PUBLIC campaign currently underway)
  • Support the Chief Development Officer, executive leadership, and Campaign Cabinet in the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of prospective campaign donors.
  • Coordinate with the Campaign Coordinator/Executive Assistant on setting up prospective donor meetings for the Chief Development Officer, executive leadership, and Campaign Cabinet.
  • With utmost discretion, maintain and manage access to confidential information on donor profiles.
  • Solicit campaign gifts as part of a team and independently, fulfilling primary, secondary, or support roles, as requested, and preparing Board members as needed.
  • Support the Chief Development Officer in the stewardship process and activities for campaign donors, including but not limited to donor recognition and recognition events.
• Work with the Chief Development Officer to identify candidates for legacy/planned giving.
• Working with the Associate Director of Development, Operations & External Communications, ensure proper and accurate donor recognition in program materials.
• Ensure accurate and timely gift acknowledgement, renewal correspondence, and donor commitment confirmations.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, including Marketing, Artistic, Production, and Finance, to align development efforts with organizational priorities.
• Represent Pittsburgh Public Theater at internal and external events.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in fundraising and nonprofit management, actively seeking opportunities for professional growth.
• Attend all signature and special events.
• Attend final dress rehearsals, all opening night performances and other performances as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as nonprofit management, arts administration, or other arts related degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, board members, and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the mission and impact of Pittsburgh Public Theater persuasively and communicate with colleagues in a productive and positive manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, wealth screening, and CRM/donor database software; Tessitura experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and meetings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion inside and outside the workplace.
• Collaborative mindset, with a willingness to work as part of a team and support the leadership of the Chief Development Officer.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in fundraising practices.
• Ability to model and practice the values of artistic excellence, joyful collaboration, and resolute respect—especially when faced with challenges—through constructive, clear, solution-focused communication with fellow staff, supervisors, guest artists, and any other individual involved in the work at hand.
• Possess an appreciation of the arts and passion for advancing the mission of the theater.
• Ability to demonstrate and support the Theater’s racial justice efforts by applying anti-racist tools and practices to individual and departmental processes and systems, and to contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and engagement with persons of all cultures, identities, and backgrounds (for more information, see www.ppt.org/racialjustice).

APPLICATION PROCESS & COMPENSATION

This is a full-time exempt position. The salary range for the position is $75,000 - $85,000, plus benefits. Benefits include flexible work schedule and flexibility to work remotely when needed, health insurance subsidized by Pittsburgh Public Theater with 5 plans available; dental and vision insurance 100% paid for by Pittsburgh Public Theater; paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days), and 9 paid holidays; 401k retirement plan, with a 1% employer match available; and parking.

Pittsburgh Public Theater is a hybrid workplace with most administrative employees working from home two days per week and in the theater’s downtown office three days per week. Team schedules may be adjusted at the discretion of senior management and department supervisors. Development staff are in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week.

Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all of or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess abilities and skills on an individual basis.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Director of HR Lisha Logan at llogan@ppt.org, with the subject line, “Associate Director of Development, Leadership & Campaign Giving. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and our goal is for this employee to begin work in January 2025 or sooner.

Pittsburgh Public Theater is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.