Kahilu Theatre is seeking a passionate and experienced Development Director

to drive our fundraising efforts and support Kahilu’s long-term financial sustainability.

This full-time position requires a strategic thinker who can manage grants, cultivate

major gifts, and spearhead innovative fundraising campaigns. Our current operating

budget is $1,600,000. Contributed revenue is approximately 70%.

Key Responsibilities:

● Grants Management: Oversee the organization’s grants program including

proposal writing, budgeting, and administration. Ensure timely acknowledgment

and reporting.

● Fundraising Initiatives: Enhance Kahilu’s financial sustainability through major

gifts, individual and corporate giving programs, naming opportunities,

endowment, and planned giving campaigns.

● Donor Relations: Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to identify

and develop new funding sources, including online giving and social media

campaigns.

● Database Management: Maintain and update the Spektrix Box Office and CRM

system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date donor information. Generate reports

for the Board and staff.

● Pledge Tracking: Monitor outstanding annual and campaign pledges and

sponsorships.

● Strategic Planning: Identify appeal and income opportunities throughout the

year and provide regular status reports on fundraising activities.

● Communications: Create renewal solicitation letters and annual fund solicitation

lists. Produce gift acknowledgment letters and donor cards.

● Event Support: Assist in the organization and execution of special events, and

participate in friend-raising, fund-raising, and stewardship events.

● Donor Cultivation: Attend performances, concerts, donor dinners, and other

programs to engage and cultivate donors.