Development and Member Services Director

Company: Lucille Lortel Theatre
Location: New York City
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Development and Member Services DirectorFull-time Opportunity Employer: Lucille Lortel TheatreLocation: Currently remote, anticipated hybrid in-office work in NYC in the futureDate Posted: June 2, 2025Deadline to Apply: June 11, 2025Start Date: July 7, 2025To Apply: Please upload a resume and brief cover letter in one PDF detailing your interest in this position. Compensation/BenefitsSalary: $120,000/yearBenefits: Health insurance including optional dental and vision coverage, SEP retirement plan, flexible paid time off policy ScheduleBusiness hours are Monday to Friday from 10am - 6pm. The Development and Member Services Director will also attend special events such as openings, and will occasionally work evenings and weekends. Job SummaryThe Lucille Lortel Theatre seeks a dynamic and experienced Development and Member Services Director to lead its fundraising efforts. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of development, including applying for federal, state, and city grants, securing private foundation funding, and managing the theatre’s membership program. The ideal candidate will deeply understand nonprofit theatre development in New York City and have a passion for fostering the arts. Key ResponsibilitiesGrant Writing and Management:Identify, research, and apply for federal, state, and city grants to secure funding for the theatre’s programs and operations.Write compelling proposals for private foundations and corporate sponsors.Manage grant reporting and ensure compliance with funding requirements.Individual Giving and Membership Program:Oversee the theatre’s membership program, developing strategies to attract, engage, and retain members.Cultivate relationships with individual donors, identifying opportunities for major giftsPlan and execute donor recognition and stewardship initiatives.Fundraising Strategy:Develop and implement a comprehensive development plan aligned with the theatre’s mission and goals.Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to meet annual fundraising targets.Manage fundraising events and special campaigns, including galas and donor appreciation events.Database and ReportingMaintain accurate donor records and manage the development databasePrepare detailed reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising progress and initiatives.QualificationsExperience in arts administration, communications, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit development, preferably in the performing arts sector.Proven track record of securing government grants and private foundation funding.Strong knowledge of New York City’s cultural and philanthropic landscape.Excellent organization, writing, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with donor databases, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.About the Lucille Lortel TheatreThe Lucille Lortel Theatre is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants from historically marginalized communities. The Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes that historic institutional practices have led to an exclusionary and harmful environment for members of these communities, and is actively working to become a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive organization. We acknowledge and welcome the complexity of the work ahead. Lucille Lortel Theatre’s mission is to foster both new and established artists, increase awareness and appreciation of Off-Broadway, and uphold fair and equitable business and artistic practices in service of creating a larger, more diverse community of theatre makers and audiences. The Company builds on the legacy of its founder, Lucille Lortel (1900–1999) who was a champion of work by Samuel Beckett, Caryl Churchill, Athol Fugard, Jean Genet, Adrienne Kennedy, Larry Kramer, Terrence McNally, Marsha Norman, Sam Shepard, and Wendy Wasserstein. In addition to its Off-Broadway theatre, which has been in continuous operation since 1955, the Company is renovating a three-story carriage house in Chelsea that will act as the Company’s new headquarters. Its programs include The Alcove at the Lortel, a commissioning and development program for early and mid-career playwrights; the 121 Project, a bespoke development program for new musicals; NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, Fellowships in NYC Theatre at Bennington College, Lucille Lortel Awards and Playwrights’ Sidewalk, and Non-Profit Theatre Strategic and Management Services. For more information, please visit www.lortel.org Salary: $100,000. Date posted: 06/02/2025

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