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| Director of Development | | | | Barksdale Theatre / Theatre IV | Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre are pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity to join Central Virginia’s largest performing arts organization.
We are seeking a senior level development professional with vision who can create excitement and energy around Barksdale and Theatre IV's programs and encourage others to support the organization – someone who is persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of fundraising goals.
Barksdale Theatre is recognized nationally as Central Virginia’s leading professional theatre. It was founded in 1953 in the historic Hanover Tavern and soon after, became the country’s first dinner theatre. In 2001, award-winning theatre veterans Bruce Miller (Artistic Director) and Phil Whiteway (Managing Director) took the helm and under their leadership, the company’s reputation for artistic excellence has continued to grow. Subscriptions have increased by 700%, and after a ten-year separation, Barksdale returned theatrical programming to its ancestral home Hanover Tavern in January 2006, initiating a four-play Country Playhouse Season designed to complement its five-play Signature Season at Willow Lawn Shopping Center in Richmond’s West End.
Theatre IV is a nonprofit, professional theatre for young audiences founded by Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway in 1975. Since then Theatre IV has toured from Wisconsin to Florida and Texas to Maine while also presenting productions in Richmond, Virginia. During 2009 - 2010 we will perform live before more than a half- million children, teens, parents and teachers across America. Theatre IV’s current home is the historic Empire Theatre, located at 114 West Broad Street in Downtown Richmond.
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Building a broad base of support and financial sustainability through continued fund development of the Theatres in conjunction with the two Boards, staff and community volunteers
Assisting the organizations to be inventive in the exploration of new and/or partnered programming and funding opportunities
Developing and building consensus on a long-range, strategic development plan and an annual operating plan
Fulfilling annual budget needs of approximately $1.2 million to include grants, corporate sponsorships, major individual gifts and events
Maintaining a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions
Cultivating and soliciting key donors and prospects working with the Managing Director, members of the Theatres’ leadership team and other key volunteers, as appropriate
Leading an experienced, highly committed and passionate development team of three who have sole or partial responsibilities for fund development.
BA/BS degree required. Continued education (master’s degree, CFRE, etc.) preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years experience in development/fundraising, nonprofit management, work with Boards and volunteers required. A passion and appreciation for the performing arts is critical. Must have a flexible schedule and be available during nights and weekends, on an as-needed basis. |  | | | Position: | Full Time | | | | Salary: | | | | | Benefits: | | | | | Open Until: | Open until position is filled | | | | How to Apply: | Please send cover letter and resume to:
Lisa Freeman
E. L. Freeman, LLC
10 Sussex Court
Williamsburg, VA 23188 free4@cox.net
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