[NEohioPAL] JOB OPPORTUNITY - Institutional Giving Manager, Cleveland Play House

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An opportunity exists to join the staff of Cleveland Play House, a landmark regional theatre in the midst of a multi-million-dollar capital campaign and a move to a new multi-venue home at PlayhouseSquare. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research potential sources of corporate and sponsorship support at both a regional and national level.
• Provide in-depth profiles on all prospect companies.
• Qualify and prioritize companies by gift potential and likelihood of giving.

• Identify appropriate production and program sponsorship and support opportunities.
• In coordination with Marketing, determine recognition and promotional opportunities for corporate donors/sponsors via marketing materials, on-site means and media advertising and recognition. 

• Manage a portfolio of corporate prospects through the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship process.
• Develop sponsorship and program support materials.
• Work closely with the department director and relevant board committees to determine strategies and approaches for corporate prospects.
• Support leadership staff and volunteers throughout the cultivation and solicitation process.
• Coordinate approaches to corporate foundations intra-departmentally.

• Manage fulfillment of all donor and sponsor benefits.
• Monitor gift processing and prepare acknowledgement letters.
• Oversee invoicing and collection process for corporate revenue.
• Develop and coordinate ongoing stewardship activities for all corporate supporters.


CORE REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, AND KNOWLEDGE

• A thorough knowledge of regional and national corporations and corporate giving trends.
• A minimum of three years' experience with corporate sponsorship and gift solicitation, preferably with organizations with annual budgets of at least $4 million. 
• Proven success in securing corporate support.
• Demonstrated fundraising, management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ease/ability to speak before groups of varying sizes and compositions.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Self-initiator and also a good team-player.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and fundraising databases. 
• A background in the arts or in arts organizations is preferred.

The position reports to the Director of Annual & Campaign Development in an eight-person department. 

CPH Offers:
- A competitive salary 
- Company-paid life and disability insurances
- Major medical insurance (85% company-paid)
- Competitive PTO and vacation policies
- Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CPH shows

CPH, the first regional theatre in the nation, is debt-free and has charted an amazing course to the future.  Do you have what it takes to play a central role in our journey?  Tell us!  

Respond with your resume and a compelling cover letter that includes your salary requirements to:  jobs AT clevelandplayhouse DOT com.  Please include INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGER SEARCH in the subject line of your response.

Note:  You MUST state your minimum salary requirements in your cover letter in order to be considered.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  October 10, 2011.  Full-time position.  Immediate hire. 

Due to the volume of applicants, we can only respond to candidates we intend to pursue.  NO PHONE CALLS.   EOE.