Salary Range: 60,000-80,000

Job Summary:

`The Development Director is a relationship-driven, strategic fundraising professional responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on a comprehensive annual fundraising plan. The role manages individual, corporate, grant, and foundation giving, with emphasis on major gifts and growing the $1,000+ donor base. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and comfortable building systems and momentum within a small, mission-focused organization. MCT values collaboration, adaptability, creativity, and teamwork.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

  • Lead major gift cultivation and expand the $1,000+ donor group.
  • Manage individual giving, annual appeals, sponsorships, and Planned Giving.
  • Grow and diversify the donor base and re-engage lapsed supporters.
  • Partner on grant calendars, steward funders, and oversee grant proposals.
  • Build corporate partnerships and lead quarterly donor events.

Financial & Data Management

  • Develop and forecast the contributed income budget.
  • Prepare fundraising reports for leadership and the board.
  • Ensure accurate gift entry, tracking, and acknowledgment in Tessitura.

Collaboration & Culture

  • Serve on the leadership team and support strategic fundraising goals.
  • Represent MCT at events and build strong community partnerships.
  • Bring a flexible, collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications 

  • 5+ years of fundraising experience with major gift and institutional giving success.
  • Strong communication, planning, and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly organized, adaptable, and mission-driven.

How to Apply:

This is a full-time position supervised by MCT’s Executive Artistic Director. This position is supported by a part-time Grants Manager, with potential for one additional supporting team member.

  • Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; unlimited sick days; 10 annual vacation days; and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Location: Based in Milwaukee, WI. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are available, though the role will include a mix of on-site and off-site work and events.

 

TO APPLY

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages submissions from candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences.

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