Associate Director of Institutional Giving

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TADA! ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING

TADA! is a unique, Drama Desk award-winning nonprofit youth theater that produces original musicals performed by youth for family audiences as well as a variety of Arts Education Programming. TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training and a positive youth development program for the Resident Youth Ensemble for ages 8–18; musical theater classes/camps for children 4–12;

as well as musical theater residencies in NYC schools and community centers.

TADA! has an annual operating budget of almost $3 million, with goals to continue growing contributed revenue, particularly in individual giving and institutional support.

TADA! is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Institutional Giving to work with the Development staff to raise contributed income that supports TADA! institutionally as well as all programming across education, the Resident Youth Ensemble (RYET), and theater departments.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who believes in our mission and values (see below). You must be a friendly, joyous “people person” who likes to actually do the work as well as collaborate with staff and volunteers.

TADA! Youth Theater is committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the young people we serve. Priority will be given to candidates dedicated to anti-racism and aligned with our mission and vision. BIPOC candidates, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA individuals are encouraged to apply.

Reports to: Executive and Producing Artistic Director

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Key Responsibilities:

With the Development and Leadership Team, significantly grow the organization’s contributed income and visibility through:

• Increased engagement and giving of current institutional (Foundations, Corporations and Government) donors

• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and managing new institutional donors

• Create and manage a strong strategic institutional fundraising plan that leverages Board members, staff, alumni, current families, audiences and volunteers

• Initiate and Manage relationships with corporate, foundation, and government funders; writing compelling proposals, applications and reports

• Partnering with Finance on grant budgets, reporting, audit, and filings

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Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has:

• 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience (preference in the arts), with demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding revenue goals for institutional support

• Experience working closely with a Board of Directors, and other volunteer groups such as a Junior Board and Parents

• Passion for and alignment with TADA!’s mission and communities served

• Commitment to equity, accessibility, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with diverse audiences, internally and externally

• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude and the ability to build rapport with diverse colleagues & external stakeholders

• Experience with budget development

• Comfort with data systems; Salesforce experience a plus

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Confidence in donor cultivation and solicitation at all levels

• A hands-on, high-energy approach with both strategic and day-to-day execution

• Interest in musical theater and familiarity with the industry

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Additional Information:

Hours: Hybrid (4 days in the office). M-F, 10AM-6PM with some evening and weekend commitments (hours will vary depending on seasonal programming demands)

Salary/Benefits: $55,000 - $65,000 Full-time non-exempt with benefits package: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-approved organization; Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; Pre-tax: Flexible spending, transportation, Aflac, 403(b); 10 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 paid personal vacation days, summer ½ day Fridays, week off between Christmas and New Year; week off end of August into Labor Day. If you have children that are in the age range of on-site classes and camps - free enrollment; free tickets to productions.

TADA! is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, class, physical ability, or veteran status.

We believe there are great candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring transferable skills and experience. We encourage you to apply and share why you are the right fit.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Associate Director of Institutional Giving” in the subject line. To learn more about TADA!, please visit our website: tadatheater.com

SALARY

$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

• NON-UNION