DEPUTY Director OF ADVANCEMENT

As America’s foremost Summer theater, Ogunquit Playhouse delivers world-class Broadway entertainment and unforgettable experiences for more than 100,000 guests every season. Set in the charming seaside village of Ogunquit, Maine, The Playhouse is a legendary historic theater whose nearly 100 years of collaborating with brilliant artists from around the world has helped shape the future of American theatre.

SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Advancement (DDA) partners with the Director of Advancement and key funders, to plan and implement a coordinated fundraising plan. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, they serve as a key partner in achieving the strategic goals and vision for philanthropy at Ogunquit Playhouse. The DDA manages a portfolio of gift prospects and actively solicits gifts for priority program areas. Additionally, the DDA oversees the day-to-day operations for the Annual Fund, donor services, and the Ambassador program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In partnership with the Director of Advancement, develop and implement fundraising strategies in support of core programmatic areas. Manage fundraising strategy, operations plan and timeline, and develop processes to monitor overall progress.

  • Oversee Advancement Coordinator and Advancement Associate. Provide the guidance and coaching necessary to advance the annual fundraising campaigns and their goals.

  • Lead department stewardship efforts to engage with current donors and cultivate highly rated prospects to secure transformative gifts. Partner in growth of marquee fundraisers, meetings, and cultivation events.

  • Identify the theater’s funding needs and supervise prospect research to create a portfolio of diverse corporate and foundation funding sources.

  • Manage a robust portfolio (minimum of 50) of donors and gift prospects actively soliciting them personally and coordinating trustee engagement in the solicitation process.

  • With the Director of Advancement create a master annual fundraising plan for the Playhouse, including a detailed revenue budget, solicitation calendar and event strategies as necessary—that achieves revenue growth and supports major artistic projects each year.

  • Prepare and write donor correspondence, proposals, strategy memos, donor/prospect profiles and meeting briefings as needed.

  • With DofA, manage all Capital Campaign-focused events, manage invitations, work with internal teams on logistics, and oversee campaign expense budget.

  • Participate in department budget planning, goal setting, and strategic planning to assist with the creation of the annual operating plans.

  • Facilitate and coordinate communication between departments across the organization to further Ogunquit Playhouse’s fundraising objectives.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Deputy Director of Advancement will also assist in creating and will ultimately oversee Ogunquit Playhouse’s new Ambassadors program. They will collaborate with the Director of Advancement on the strategy and engagement of Ogunquit Playhouse Ambassadors, a donor volunteer group that seeks to expand the theater’s donor base.

  • Steward Ambassadors and grow their investment by planning committee meetings, special events, and educating them on theatre programs, impact, and tracking goals for prospect development.

  • Support Ambassadors in hosting and soliciting their networks to support the theater.

  • Recruit new Ambassadors and track their engagement and effectiveness.

  • Work with DofA to promote connection between Board of Directors and Ambassadors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ogunquit Playhouse seeks a leader of consummate integrity, an accurate and confident sense of self, excellent judgment, an entrepreneurial spirit, courage of convictions, dogged determination, and a sense of humor.

  • Superior relationship-building and communication skills are required.

  • Open and transparent management style is preferred, with a minimum of 6 years in a management role.

  • History of collaboration that leads to strong, symbiotic relationships.

  • Previous, successful experience working directly with Board members is a requirement.

  • Knowledge of and experience with the Maine philanthropic marketplace a plus, but not required.

  • While personal experience in theater management is not required, the ideal candidate will be intellectually curious about theatre.

COMPENSATION

  • $70k-$85k annually, commensurate with experience

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a professional writing sample to DDAjob@ogunquitplayhouse.org

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us