Institutional Giving Officer – Theater Communications Group

WHO: Theater Communications Group

SEEKING: Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to be part of a five-person development team raising $2.5+ million per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- With Director of Development, develop and implement successful strategies to increase general operating and project support
- Write funding proposals and related correspondence, complete grant applications, draft grant acknowledgement and tracking devices, and coordinate grant reporting procedures in collaboration with Grant Administrator
- Identify, research, cultivate a portfolio of prospective general operating and project funders from corporate, foundation and government sources while stewarding current funders
- Work with the Director of Development, Executive Office, and other staff to devise annual solicitation strategy and calendar
- Develop budget documents and other solicitation materials in collaboration with finance and program staff; design and implement new donor recognition methods
- Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years of grant writing experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required
- Proven track record securing significant support from institutional funding sources
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Superior evaluation and financial analysis abilities a plus
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Creativity and sense of humor a must

WHEN: Start Date – 3/12/2012

PAY: Commensurate w/ experience. TCG is an equal opportunity employer and offers a generous benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: Only applications with a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and salary requirements will be considered. Include INSTITUTIONAL GIVING OFFICER in the subject line and email:
Director of Development
Theatre Communications Group
Via email: devsearch@tcg.org
No phone calls please!