Signature Theatre Company
New York, NY
US
MANAGER OF DONOR PROGRAMS - SIGNATURE THEATRE
Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a MANAGER OF DONOR PROGRAMS.
About Signature
Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each resident writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public caf茅 and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.
EDIA
Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre鈥檚 institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving & Special Events, the Manager of Donor Programs is a key position in Signature鈥檚 Development Department. This position oversees fundraising from individual donors giving less than $10,000 annually.
Responsibilities
鈥ead the execution of individual giving from small gifts and donor programs, including Patrons ($1,000-$9,999); Friends ($100-$999); and Groundbreakers (Emerging Philanthropists & Young Professionals), overall managing an $800K portfolio of donors
鈥o-create the strategy for acquisition, renewals, and annual appeals for all donor programs with the Director of Individual Giving & Special Events
鈥erve as the key institutional contact for all individual donors, including coordinating benefit fulfillment, ticketing, renewals, and acknowledgements
鈥e the face of Signature鈥檚 Development Team at several performances each week while Signature is in production, greeting donors and thanking them in-person
鈥anage all gift entry for individual donations, and coordinate with the Finance Team on audit compliance, reconciliation, and payment processing
鈥ead the process for weekly gift acknowledgements鈥攊ncluding creating copy, circulating for signatures and notes, and ensuring timely delivery of our heartfelt appreciation
鈥reate newsletters and specialized communications to Signature鈥檚 patrons and donors
鈥ollaborate with the Marketing Team to create email, social media, and direct mail content to acquire new donors and articulate Signature鈥檚 mission and vision to all audience members
鈥dentify prospects for major gifts and board giving from Signature鈥檚 Patron, Groundbreakers, and Friends programs
鈥ollaborate with Signature鈥檚 Tessitura Operations Manager to become the Development Department鈥檚 Tessitura power user, troubleshooting any issues with recordkeeping and gift processing, both manually from the staff and online transactions from donors
鈥he Manager of Donor Programs is a key member of the Development team, participating in all company events and assisting across the department and the Company as needed. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Desired Experience
鈥�3+ years of fundraising experience, preferably in an arts and culture institution
鈥xperience with Tessitura, or a similarly robust CRM software
鈥xperience in Adobe Suite, Canva, Wordfly, Microsoft 365 Suite, and/or Asana, a plus
Desired Skills
鈥xcellent interpersonal communication skills, and comfort in representing Signature Theatre to the public
鈥n innovative and entrepreneurial approach to fundraising with a drive to grow our individual giving base
鈥areful attention to detail, paired with particularly keen memory and persistent follow-through
鈥rive toward hitting fundraising goals and monthly/quarterly targets, with the ability to quickly identify challenges and opportunities and pivot as needed
鈥 collaborative spirit and ability to establish effective working relationships across the staff
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time and salaried exempt position. The annual salary ranges between $60,000 and $70,000. Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plan participation.
Hybrid & Remote Working Options
Signature Theatre鈥檚 staff works at the Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street in New York City. While the office is open Monday to Friday, employees have the option to work two days a week remotely.
To Apply
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3174137/SIGNATURE-THEATRE-COMPANY-Inc/MANAGER-OF-DONOR-PROGRAMS
Optional ability to submit work samples with your application. This can be anything that showcases your ability to meet any core functions of the job description. Next Steps Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and first round interviews will be scheduled beginning April 16. There will be an estimated 2-3 rounds of interviews. We hope to make an offer for this position in early May.
Considerations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
May 19, 2025 -
$60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
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