Cleveland Play House seeks an Associate Director of Development to serve as a key member of its fundraising leadership team. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position is responsible for donor engagement, stewardship, annual giving, sponsorship support, donor events, and a portfolio of individual donors and prospects.

Reports to: Director of Development

Department: Development

Donor Engagement & Fundraising

• ·Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects ($1,000–$9,999), developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• ·Partner with the Director of Development to identify opportunities for donor growth and movement through the donor pipeline
• ·Represent Cleveland Play House at performances, donor events, and community gatherings

Annual Giving

• ·Assist in planning and implementing annual giving strategies and campaigns
• ·Support donor acquisition, retention, renewal, and upgrade efforts
• ·Track and evaluate annual giving initiatives and recommend improvements

Stewardship & Donor Relations

• ·Lead donor stewardship efforts to ensure donors receive timely, meaningful recognition
• ·Coordinate donor benefit fulfillment, recognition programs, and stewardship communications
• ·Assist in the creation of impact reports, donor updates, and stewardship materials

Sponsorships & Partnerships

• ·Lead or support corporate sponsorship and partnership activities including cultivation, proposal development, benefit fulfillment, and stewardship
• ·Coordinate sponsor recognition and activation opportunities

Events & Engagement

• ·Plan and execute donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events
• ·Coordinate donor receptions, opening-night activities, and special gatherings
• ·Work with Artistic, Marketing, Production, and Education teams to create meaningful donor experiences

Board & Volunteer Support

• ·Support Development Committee and other fundraising-related volunteer activities
• ·Assist trustees and volunteers engaged in fundraising efforts

• ·Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• ·Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible fundraising, development, relationship management, or nonprofit experience
• ·Demonstrated success building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, clients, or community partners
• ·Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• ·Strong organizational and project management abilities
• ·Ability to work evenings and weekends for performances, events, and donor activities

• ·5+ years of fundraising or nonprofit development experience
• ·Experience in performing arts, cultural institutions, or mission-driven organizations
• ·Experience with annual giving, donor stewardship, sponsorships, or events
• ·Familiarity with donor databases or CRM platforms
• ·Knowledge of Cleveland's philanthropic and business communities

$75,000–$90,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include group health insurance (CPH contributes a portion of premium), group dental and vision, paid vacation, company and discretionary holidays, 401(k). Parking available at employee's cost.

Submit a cover letter and resume as one combined document to rfink@clevelandplayhouse.com or apply via the careers portal at the link below.