Description

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is seeking an experienced, outgoing, and organized Associate Director of Development, Events & Stewardship to plan and execute institutional donor cultivation and stewardship events, including The Rep’s Annual Gala. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer, the Associate Director of Development, Events & Stewardship will execute all aspects of event logistics, timetables, and pre and post event communication with sponsors and guests and will work strategically with a variety of internal department positions to coordinate function details. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the management of large volunteer event committees. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and organize all activities related to fundraising, stewardship, and cultivation events
• Strategize, plan events, and build Milwaukee Rep's relationships with its institutional and individual supporters.
• Organize and facilitate event committees 
• Conduct post-event debrief, assure all donor information is updated in Development databases, conduct any follow-up required with stakeholders 
• Work with the Chief Marketing Officer to create a cohesive marketing, promotion, and collateral design plan for all special events
• Act as representative for department when interfacing with vendors and guests
• Administer donor stewardship benefits including VIP parking 
• Recruit and provide guidance, direction, and supervision for Special Events volunteers and staff
• Attend and oversee Opening Night celebrations and manage special event activity related to these

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in English, Communication, Non-Profit, or related field and three years of professional experience in donor relations, stewardship, event planning, or communications; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to coordinate and plan large scale events
• Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles 
• Superior interpersonal and organization skills are essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in order to respond effectively and diplomatically with donors, volunteers, and various leaders.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required on occasion
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and/or Federal laws

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who: 

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues, and are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment 
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community.