Milwaukee Rep · 1 week ago
Institutional Giving Manager/Grant Writer
Milwaukee,WI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMilwaukee Rep is a theater company seeking an Institutional Giving Manager/Grant Writer to support their annual giving campaign. The role involves developing and executing the campaign, writing grant applications, and managing donor relationships to enhance fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Collaboratively develop and execute the annual giving campaign with DAG and assume those responsibilities assigned by the DAG, while maintaining primary responsibility for the institutional portion of the campaign
Support Institutional Giving program by writing grant applications to corporate and family foundations, local, regional and national government funding agencies, in support of Rep programming. Future priority will be given to submitting funding proposals to various national foundations that support theater as well
Maintain Annual Giving tracking reports, creation of Annual Impact Report
Work with Development Database Manager to cull prospect and donor lists, analyze giving trends, and research potential prospects amongst Rep patrons to provide broadest solicitation opportunities for annual campaign
Support ongoing donor cultivation/relations and stewardship program
Work with the DAG to support the annual UPAF Campaign
Manage the creation of Drama Ink, Milwaukee Rep’s donor newsletter, including content creation and collaboration with external copy editors in conjunction with the DAG
Support all other Development activities, events, and programs on an “as needed” basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5 years experience in successful development program
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong time management skills and strict adherence to deadlines
Strong Volunteer support experience and skills
Knowledge of donor database and Moves Management process
Ability to analyze and track giving patterns
Creative problem solver
Working knowledge of donor tracking software, knowledge of Tessitura preferred
Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles
Ability to establish rapport with high level donors and trustees
Superior interpersonal and organization skills are essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills, in order to respond effectively and diplomatically with donors, volunteers, and industry leaders
Capacity to manage and organize confidential information and to exercise discretion and sound judgement
Company
Milwaukee Rep
Milwaukee Rep is a professional theater that specializes in performing various art programs, classic and contemporary plays.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck Rozewicz
Chief Development Officer
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