Director of Development

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Davidson Community Players

Davidson Community Players (DCP), one of the Charlotte region's most prolific theatre producers, is seeking a Director of Development to lead a pivotal chapter in our growth. DCP is in the midst of an ambitious capital campaign to renovate our historic Armour Street Theatre, and we are looking for a connector, a builder, and a true believer in the power of community theatre to anchor a region's cultural identity.

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving arts organization at a transformational moment — and to help shape what DCP looks like for the next generation of supporters, artists, and audiences.

This position reports to DCP's Executive Director, Steve Kaliski.

This position is open until filled.

Job Duties

Capital Campaign

• Leading and executing DCP's capital campaign for the renovation of Armour Street Theatre, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at all levels.
• Developing and managing a campaign timeline, tracking progress toward goals, and reporting regularly to leadership and the board.
• Partnering with board members and volunteers to activate their networks in support of campaign goals.

Individual & Major Giving

• Designing and implementing a comprehensive individual giving strategy, including annual fund, mid-level, and major gift programs.
• Building and managing a personal portfolio of major gift prospects, with a focus on moving donors through a structured cultivation and solicitation cycle.
• Getting out into the Davidson, North Charlotte, and Lake Norman communities to identify, engage, and steward the next generation of arts supporters.

Foundation & Planned Giving

• Developing and directing strategies for foundation giving, including identifying new prospects and deepening relationships with existing funders.
• Launching and growing a planned giving program, including marketing, prospect identification, and donor recognition.

Grants & Administration

• Occasionally researching and writing grant proposals and reports in partnership with program staff.
• Maintaining accurate donor records and tracking all fundraising activity in DCP's donor database.
• Collaborating with marketing and communications staff to support donor-facing materials and appeals.

Desired Qualifications

• 3 years of nonprofit development experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts, capital campaigns, or planned giving.
• Proven track record executing or supporting a capital campaign.
• A natural relationship-builder who is energized by community engagement and comfortable cultivating donors at all levels.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow programs from the ground up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with donor databases and CRM platforms.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the arts and an understanding of DCP's mission and community role.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits that include health, dental, and vision. DCP has a flexible, generous PTO policy and encourages outside creative work when it doesn't conflict.

•  Salary: $60–80K range, commensurate with experience.