Philanthropy Officer

DEPARTMENT: Development   
POSITION: Philanthropy Officer
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, exempt; benefits eligible after 90 days’
COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $100,000; DOE

 POSITION SUMMARY

Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep), established in 1968, is one of the nation’s prominent theatrical institutions with a long, proud history of developing Broadway-bound productions such as Green Day’s American Idiot and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations along with high caliber artists and comedians like Mike Birbiglia, John Leguizamo, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz.

Berkeley Rep is looking for an engaging individual with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to identify, cultivate, and actively solicit donors to support the Theatre’s annual fundraising and campaign goals. Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Philanthropy Officer will join a growing development team who work closely to identify and move existing and prospective donors into deeper levels of engagement with the Theatre. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented individual who deeply values the transformative power of the arts and can serve as a passionate advocate for Berkeley Rep.

The Theatre’s current operating budget is $20M, of which 65% is derived from contributed revenue.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Philanthropy Officer is tasked with garnering comprehensive support from individuals toward the Theatre’s Annual Fund, as well as specific initiatives and campaigns. Employing “moves management” strategies, the Officer is responsible for a portfolio of 100+ current donors and prospects with the ability to make gifts of $7,500 or more to the Annual Fund and multi-year leadership gifts to special projects. Through active identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, the Officer will grow the Theatre’s major gifts program by building authentic and lasting relationships with its patron base.

• Using sound fundraising principles, develop and implement detailed strategies to deepen prospect relationships and secure gifts of $7,500+ to the Annual Fund and special projects/campaigns
• Using Tessitura, iWave, and other tools, research and analyze data and monitor and track donor activity and engagement
• Work closely with members of the Board and volunteers to support their work in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors
• Serve as a voice for the Theatre, representing Berkeley Rep in and outside the organization with professionalism and diplomacy
• Work closely with development and events staff, attending donor events and activities throughout the season, which may include weekends and evenings
• Build collaborative relationships across all departments of the Theatre, and with the Board and volunteers
• Actively participates in workshops and trainings as requested, including harassment prevention, bystander intervention, anti-bias, and other equity, diversity, inclusion, and access initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

 
Qualifications and skills 

• A minimum of four years of fundraising experience with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in securing major gifts.
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task in an efficient manner.
• Handle confidential information with sensitivity.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and sensitivity.
• Interest in and commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion.
• Experience using customer management databases; Tessitura experience a plus.

Application Procedure

 Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Position available immediately. Email submissions only. Please submit a cover letter, writing sample, and résumé to jobs@berkeleyrep.org with “Philanthropy Officer” in the subject line. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please, no calls. Only complete submissions will be considered.

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