Director of Development

Director of Development
Reports To: Producing Artistic Director / Executive Director
Direct Report: Donor & Patron Services Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Start Date: On or before October 1, 2025
Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Location: Creede, CO (Hybrid/Remote flexibility considered with regular in-person presence)

Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Implement and refine CRT’s Fund Development Plan in collaboration with the Producing Artistic Director / Executive Director and Board.

• Establish and track annual fundraising goals and metrics; adjust strategies to ensure goals are met.

• Serve as chief fundraising officer and lead voice in donor messaging, engagement, and stewardship.

Individual Giving & Major Gifts

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects.

• Support the Board and Producing Artistic Director in personalized cultivation strategies.

• Design recognition and engagement opportunities tailored to major gift relationships.

Annual Giving Campaigns & Sponsorships

• Design and execute annual fundraising appeals across print, digital, and event-based channels.

• Lead sponsor recruitment and fulfillment for all CRT mainstage productions and programs.

• Manage campaign collateral and donor communication materials.

Events & Donor Engagement

• Plan and execute cultivation and stewardship events, including bi-annual Gala, receptions and special donor gatherings.

• Serve as a public ambassador for CRT, attending performances and community events.

• Work closely with the Producing Artistic Director and Board to activate VIP donor experiences and other initiatives.

Grants & Institutional Giving

• Research and pursue new grant opportunities aligned with CRT’s mission and needs.

• Write and submit high-quality proposals and reports to foundations, corporations, and government agencies in collaboration with appropriate staff members..

• Manage a master grants calendar and maintain relationships with funders.

Development Operations & Data Management

• Manage donor databases and ensure timely data entry, gift acknowledgment, and reporting.

• Reconcile contributed income with the Business & Operations Manager on a regular basis.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold best practices in donor relations and recordkeeping.

Marketing & Public Communication Collaboration

• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure unified messaging across all development and promotional materials.

• Contribute to CRT’s playbill, newsletters, website, and fundraising campaigns.

• Oversee public-facing donor recognition efforts, including lobby displays and digital content.

Creede Repertory Theatre Team Member

• Serve as a member of the administrative team.

• Participate in the betterment of CRT’s facilities and buildings, as needed.

• Assist in the season selection process.

• Participate in off-season programming and the winter holiday production, if applicable.

• Attend special events, performances, company functions, publicity functions, and other events as required by CRT.

• Participate in all staff, company, production, design, Board of Trustees, and/or assigned committee meetings as required by CRT.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of initiatives outlined in CRT’s 2030 strategic plan within your department and the institution at large.

• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment in every aspect of your work.

• Adhere to CRT’s community values of Artistry, Grit, Intentionality, and Community.

• Engage meaningfully with the community of Creede.

Qualifications & Attributes

• 3–5 years of professional fundraising experience, ideally within the arts or nonprofit sector.

• Demonstrated success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and campaign management.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Experience with donor databases or CRM platforms.

• High level of initiative, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

• Passion for theatre and CRT’s mission; a collaborative and flexible working style.

• Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed during the performance season.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $60,000-$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

• Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, hybrid/flexible scheduling, and professional development support.