Director of Development, Presidio Theatre

The Presidio Theatre, a not-for-profit organization created to restore and operate the historic Presidio Theatre on the Main Post of the San Francisco Presidio, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Development .

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

The Opportunity

The Director of Development will work with Executive and Artistic Director Lilly Schwartz to develop a strong and diverse donor base in order to advance the mission of the Presidio Theatre and ensure that the Theatre is accessible to a broad base of Bay area residents. The Director of Development will build a comprehensive development program that includes growing the existing membership program and sponsorship opportunities in addition to a robust annual fund, major gifts program, endowment, and institutional giving programs.

The Position

Reporting to the Executive and Artistic Director, the Director of Development is an essential member of the senior leadership team that sets the short- and long-term vision, direction, and operating plans for the Presidio Theatre. The Director of Development develops and executes a comprehensive development plan to ensure that all sources of individual and institutional philanthropy will support at least fifty percent of the Presidio Theatre’s annual operating budget.

The Director of Development partners with the Executive and Artistic Director to recruit, engage, and support an active Board of Directors who are significant individual donors as well as ambassadors for the Presidio Theatre throughout the community. The Director of Development provides impetus and support for the fundraising efforts of the Board.

Working with the Executive Director, the Director of Development plays a leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. The Director of Development actively pursues sponsorship opportunities for the Presidio’s programs and presentations. The Director of Development is responsible for the planning and execution of special fundraising events to support the Presidio Theatre’s programs and presentations.

The Director of Development recruits, motivates, supervises, and evaluates a high-performing development team and ensures that the systems and protocols are in place to provide accurate recording, prompt acknowledgment, and appropriate stewardship of all gifts.

The Director of Development is a visible and articulate spokesperson for the Presidio Theatre throughout the San Francisco community. The Director of Development is an active member of that community and serves as a resource to Bay Area arts organizations that perform at the Presidio Theatre.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will combine a deep respect for philanthropy with ten or more years of successful experience as a senior development officer with not-for-profit arts or cultural organizations. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to design, lead, and manage a comprehensive fundraising program that includes a membership program, an annual fund, a major gifts campaign, corporate and foundation fundraising, special events, sponsorships, and special projects. The candidate will have a track record of success achieving and exceeding annual fundraising goals of at least $500,000.

The successful candidate will have the entrepreneurial spirit needed to manage a start-up development office and an understanding of what it takes to scale up and grow all aspects of a strong, sustainable fundraising program. The candidate will be thoroughly familiar with best practices in all aspects of philanthropy.

The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work effectively with an executive director and volunteer board of directors to achieve annual, long-term, and special project fundraising goals. The candidate will ensure that the Executive Director and Board members have the information and preparation they need to be effective members of the fundraising team. The candidate will be willing and able to mentor staff as needed to build a strong fundraising team and to instill a sense of responsibility for fundraising in throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will be an articulate spokesperson and persuasive advocate for the Presidio Theatre. The candidate will be an expert storyteller who is easily and comfortably able to represent the Theatre to funders, community stakeholders, and the public.

This position requires in-person attention and cannot be done remotely. The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to become an active part of the San Francisco Bay Area community.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan with options, a 403(b) with a generous match and a vacation plan.

Applications

The Presidio Theatre values diversity in all its forms (background, experience, and perspective) and is committed to the values, principles and best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization including search and hiring practices. The Presidio Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin.

Please prepare a cover letter that describes your specific interest in the Presidio Theatre and outlines your qualifications for the position. Send with a resumé, salary requirements, and contact information for at least three professional references. Electronic submissions are requested. All applications will be treated as confidential and references will not be called without the candidate’s knowledge and agreement.

Please send materials to :

Presidio Theatre – Director of Development

c / o Catherine French Group

2500 Q Street NW, Suite 623

Washington, DC 20007

applications@catherinefrenchgroup.com

Please submit material in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format only

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Salary : $130,000 - $150,000