INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR

STEPPENWOLF THEATER CO•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has been a cultural leader in Chicago and model for theatre companies in the United States and around the world. Formed by a collective of actors in 1976, the ensemble represents a remarkable cross-section of actors, directors, playwrights and stage managers. Steppenwolf’s artistic ambitions are made possible by its incredible workforce of individuals, who help create a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and accountability. To that end, we attempt to use an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens in our roles and everyday decision-making. Join us in this ongoing process, as we navigate, together, our complex world. INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR Steppenwolf Theatre Company is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Institutional Partnerships Coordinator. The Institutional Partnerships Coordinator is an essential part of the Development team as it secures support from corporate, foundation, and government entities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships, this role will steward existing corporate, foundation, and government funders and work to identify opportunities for new and increased support from local and national partners.

Requirements

Natural organization skills and keen attention to detail.
Experience with a customer database (Tessitura preferred) and MS Office; desire to self-learn new software features
Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines and keep supervisors informed of progress
High degree of discretion and ability to provide outstanding customer service for VIP patrons
An interest in arts administration and desire to learn more about and support full-cycle fundraising in a non-profit setting
A high degree of initiative, confidence, and energy to achieve and exceed goals, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events
Steppenwolf gives preference to candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA).

Nice To Haves

Theatre background or interest in the arts strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the creation of clear and compelling institutional grants, reports, and sponsorship proposals
Customize to meet institutions’ giving guidelines, hospitality, employee involvement, and recognition goals
Collect organizational information and data across teams
Create and implement informational materials including annual appeal templates for department use, proposal attachments, and season sponsor reports
Manage, communicate, and fulfill donor benefits with institutional partners
Complete all institutional donor gift entry and acknowledgements
Collect, track, and archive all institutional logos for sponsor listings
Oversee all institutional recognition updates in the season program, lobby signage, programs, emails, and website
Serve as the first point of contact for Audience Services, Marketing, and Production teams to fulfill recognition, benefit, and complimentary and discounted ticketing needs
Drive engagement with institutional partners by promoting the full range of benefit offerings through proactive, personalized outreach
Maintain institutional and electronic files in our customer database Tessitura
Update Tessitura records with donor contact information, organization updates, communications, goals, and deadlines
Process ticket exchanges and single ticket requests through effective coordination with the Audience Service department as assigned
Assist with all cultivation and stewardship events and prospecting performances in collaboration with other team members
Manage invitation mailing and response tracking for institutional partners and prospects
Coordinate corporate special event logistics, and event attendee follow up
Provide additional support as needed, including assistance in staffing events
Lead prospect research for institutional partners as assigned
Evaluate new trends in industry growth and change, identify opportunities, and conduct comparative research of other cultural institutions to maintain a strong prospect pipeline
Strategize new methods for prospecting, acquisition, and renewal for institutional relationships

Benefits

excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation pay, paid sick time, personal days, Ventra transit benefit program, employee assistance program and 401(k) matching retirement program

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