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Chief Development Officer

Veterans Repertory Theater/Savage Wonder Arts
Beacon, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

About Savage Wonder Arts

Savage Wonder Arts (formerly VetRep), founded in February 2021, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices and creativity of veteran playwrights and artists. Through live performance mediums—ranging from theater to festivals, gallery exhibitions, and immersive art experiences—we foster a unique space for artistic expression, community engagement, and storytelling.

In a significant milestone, Savage Wonder Arts has acquired a 12,000 sq. ft. historic venue in Beacon, NY. This new space will launch in May, featuring an art gallery, bookstore, wine bar, and parlor stage, with future phases adding a 60-seat variety stage and a 165-seat main stage. This transformative development allows us to integrate visual and culinary arts into our programming, furthering our mission of celebrating resilience and creativity within the veteran community and beyond.

At Savage Wonder Arts, we honor the transformative power of the arts to inspire, connect, and heal. Through every initiative, we celebrate the resilience and creativity of veterans, offering experiences that deeply resonate with audiences and artists alike.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a dynamic role, combining donor engagement and prospecting for new partnerships to drive philanthropic growth. Working closely with senior leadership, the CDO will develop and implement the organization’s Development Plan to expand the donor base, secure sustainable financial support, and build strategic partnerships. This position oversees all aspects of fundraising, including individual donations, grants, government support, and special events.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

  • Commit to Savage Wonder Arts’ core values and principles as established by the Artistic Director and Board.
  • Collaborate with the senior team on short- and long-term development plans, with a focus on sustainable philanthropic revenue growth to meet financial goals.
  • Conduct prospect research, including exploration, qualification, cultivation, and relationship-building to close contributions.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

  • Spearhead all aspects of the grant-writing process, including identifying opportunities, compiling outcome measurements, submitting reports, and stewarding grantors for future support.
  • Design and implement a donor identification and cultivation strategies for all gifts with a focus on recurring giving.
  • Oversee the donor acknowledgment process to ensure timely and personalized recognition.
  • Maintain the integrity of all donor-related data and ensure accurate, measurable reporting tailored to donor segments.
  • Provide regular, detailed reports to the Artistic Director and Board of Directors on progress and outcomes.

    • Community Engagement & Partnerships

  • Strengthen relationships with community stakeholders to foster mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Represent Savage Wonder Arts at events, cultivating relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
  • Partner with the media team to develop and implement a dynamic and strategic communications plan to elevate Project Recover’s brand identity, broadening awareness and increasing visibility

    • Requirements

    Must-Have

  • Willingness to work on-site at Savage Wonder Arts’ offices in Beacon, NY.
  • Proven ability to manage diverse tasks and competing priorities.
  • Experience in prospecting, managing grant calendars, and donor databases.
  • Proven achievements in revenue generation
  • Ability to engage and coordinate effectively with Board and staff level teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Proficiency with Neon, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly learn new software tools.
  • Must be self-directed, have initiative and strong organizational skills

    • Preferred

  • Background as a current or former member of the military, law enforcement, fire / EMS, intelligence services, foreign services, Department of Defense, or as an immediate family member of someone in these roles.
  • Demonstrated understanding of planned giving strategies, regulations, and gift instruments.

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