Assistant Director of Development

MCT, Inc.•Missoula, MT

1d•$40,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

Missoula Children's Theatre is hiring a full time Assistant Director of Development to join our team. This position is responsible for co-creating and executing annual fund strategies; securing sponsors/supporters for all MCT productions; assisting in writing small grant applications; and maintaining a quality CRM database, including donation entry. This position reports to the Development Director.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, public relations, business development, prospecting, stewardship, and/or donor relations management.
Excellent communication, writing, listening, and critical thinking skills.
Outgoing and friendly personality, collaborative, organized, multi-tasker.
Ability to manage a budget and hit fundraising goals.
Ability to enhance value of sponsorship/ads to prospective sponsors and supporters.
Persuasive writing, strong verbal communications, and excellent customer service.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
Commitment to confidentiality about gifts, donors, and data.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of suitable formats for ads and logos.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Education in business, marketing, sales, or communications.
Experience with CRM system and Wordpress.
Familiarity with donor tracking systems.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Development Director to create and execute strategy for annual fund-related projects like #GivingTuesday, Missoula Gives, Galaxy Star sales, alumni engagement programs, etc.
Generate new and maintain existing business sponsor/supporter contracts for all Community and Youth Series productions; develop and build corporate relationships in the community.
Maintain a quality CRM database, including timely, accurate donation/sponsorship entries and proactively improving data.
Sell special events to businesses/individuals and coordinate sales efforts with marketing and development department.
Secure/coordinate ‘in-kind’ sponsorships, donations, and trade relationships for key MCT activities such as Premiere Night, Tour Actor/Director trainings, playbills, etc.
Manage contracting, invoicing, and logo/ad placement for sponsors and supporters.
Assist with planning and execution of key development/marketing events like Premiere Nights, special fundraisers, etc.
Support Development Director in comprehensive campaign-related activities.
Support Foundation Director in completing lower-dollar amount grant applications; proactively identify and complete new funding opportunities for smaller grants.
Assist with cultivation and stewardship activities, including thank you letters/calls.
Stay up to date on trends in fundraising through webinars, articles, conferences, etc.
Attend marketing and development meetings and provide progress reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in various community organizations and attend community events when possible (i.e.: MBN, MDA, Chamber of Commerce, Destination Missoula, etc.).