Development Manager

Development Manager

Hayes Theatre Co is on the lookout for a Development Manager to join our exciting team, reporting to the General Manager and the Board. The Development Manager role is to meet and exceed annual fundraising targets through a strong development strategy.

The main responsibilities for this role are; •

• In consultation with the General Manager and the Board, prepare, drive and monitor the Hayes Theatre Co Development Strategy •
• Develop and maintain excellent working relations with the staff, board and other stakeholders in order to meet the KPI of the Development Strategy •
• Research and identify Trust and Foundation prospects, local, state and federal grant opportunities, develop relationships, write grant applications and ensure appropriate reporting.
• Optimise existing and build new relationships with private donors, ensuring they receive the highest standard of customer care. •
• Research and identify potential corporate partners and/or sponsorships – create proposals and presentations, negotiate and secure agreements and ensure these relationships are nurtured and serviced to the highest standard. •
• Write and ensure the delivery of all grant acquittals, including ensuring that all participants are fully briefed on guidelines and objects required for such acquittals. •
• Provide monthly board reports including quantifiable data and anecdotal impact statements to assess the success of funded initiatives. •
• With the General Manager, set and manage development budgets. •
• Maintain up to date and accurate, financial, donor, prospect records •
• Meet set timelines and targets. •
• Ensure all development activities comply with fundraising and tax law and in line with ethical and good practise. •
• Recruit, train and manage development interns and/or staff as and when required. •
• Other duties as directed from time to time.

The successful candidate will have;

• Proven fundraising experience in the not for profit sector, ideally the performing arts. •
• Strong strategic planning and time management skills •
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiating ability •
• Expertise in relationship management with corporate stakeholders •
• Energetic and highly motivated individual with strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. •
• A strong interest or passion for the performing arts, in particular Musical Theatre