Individual Giving Development Associate

POSITION: Individual Giving Associate

DEPARTMENT: Development

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Annual Hourly

SUPERVISOR: Director of Individual Giving

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award® and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.  

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley’s artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences.

Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and the Alley’s leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves.

JOB STATEMENT

The Individual Giving Associate plays a significant role in the cultivation and stewardship of all Alley Theatre donors and prospects. This person is responsible for the planning and execution of select patron events throughout the year and oversees the Alley Theatre’s annual stewardship strategy and calendar of activities, increasing donor engagement.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the annual Sustainer program of recurring donors.
  • Increasing the number of annual sustainers through emails, phone calls, and direct mail.
  • Stewarding current Sustainers with emails and phone calls.
  • Maintaining current Sustainer reports in collaboration with the Database Manager.
  • Maintaining and refreshing website verbiage as it relates to the Sustainer program.
• Manage a portfolio of 50-75 individual donors who have the capacity to give up to $2,500 annually.
• Execute monthly renewal letters for Annual Fund donors, including Sustainers.
• Implement stewardship and cultivation steps for all donors who give up to $2,500 annually. Duties include:
  • Working with Alley Individual Giving Officers, Individual Giving Committee members, telefunding partners, and others to conduct thank-you calls and send out thank-you note cards.
  • Send follow-up thank-you notes to all who attended a patron event.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Individual Giving, create and distribute stewardship emails to current and lapsed donors.
• Coordinate and implement Individual Giving patron events, such as Individual Giving Committee Meeting and receptions. Duties include creating and mailing invitations, managing RSVPs, coordinating invitation follow-ups, coordinating event logistics, attending and ensuring accurate execution of the events, etc.
• Manage all on-line giving forms for the website and general communications with donors.
• Generate distribution lists and create distribution materials for Individual Giving communications, such as End-of-Season campaign, End-of-Year campaign, patron event invitations, and other stewardship materials.
• Manage data and tracking for Annual Fund and Individual Giving
• Coordinate Individual Giving activities, such as sending out Connie and Roger Plank Family Greenroom schedules for all Hubbard Theatre productions.
• Attend patron events throughout the year to ensure that all donors are properly cultivated.
• Manage the telefunding efforts in partnership with Blueprint Advancement.
• Undertake Greenroom duty as required by all department members.
• Actively participate in proofing of the annual report and Playbills.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):

• Demonstrate, through experience, broad knowledge of development techniques (i.e. identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship)
• Requires strong collaboration skills working effectively across the organization and function consistently as a highly valued and high-performing team player within the Development department and the organization.
• Flexibility to work patron and special events that occur occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energized and quickly changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to prepare and present both formal and written presentations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, able to prioritize efficiently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Exhibit a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of (or a commitment to learning about) historical and institutional racism in the American theatre.
• College degree preferred.
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where directions and priorities can change rapidly.
• Typical hours are during the day, but the position requires flexibility to be available for weekend, holidays, and evening work hours as needed.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, floating holiday, and sick time
• 401(k) with matching, FSA, HRA (Alley paid deductible)
• Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances
• Bi-Weekly $4 Discounted Parking.
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee wellness program & EAP
• Houston, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please go to the following link on the Alley’s website and apply.

https://www.alleytheatre.org/about-us/opportunities/employment

Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HRdept@alleytheatre.org.

The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.