BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a detail-oriented, resourceful Development Manager to help carry out and grow its fundraising program. This part-time independent contractor position works 15 hours per week closely with the Executive & Artistic Director, staff, and board members.

BorderLight Theatre Festival presents innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding, and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. Its annual festival brings artists and audiences together in downtown Cleveland for bold local, national, and international performances.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• ·Manage day-to-day development strategies as directed by leadership
• ·Manage fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• ·Compose personalized thank you notes, donor communications, and sponsorship materials
• ·Steward donors and sponsors, ensuring fulfillment of benefits and timely recognition

Grant Management

• ·Research and track grant opportunities aligned with BorderLight's strategic priorities
• ·Write select grant proposals, provide feedback on others, and support the grant development process
• ·Coordinate grant deliverables and budgets; ensure timely and accurate grant reporting

Database Management & Reporting

• ·Maintain accurate donor and sponsor records in the donor database (Little Green Light)
• ·Track and report fundraising progress to leadership and the board regularly

Collaboration with Marketing

• ·Coordinate with the marketing team to incorporate fundraising and donor recognition strategies into newsletters, social media, and outreach
• ·Identify opportunities for engaging sponsors, donors, and partners in the annual festival

• ·2–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, or a related field
• ·Experience with grants, fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, or fundraising events
• ·Strong writing and communication skills; grant writing experience preferred
• ·Familiarity with donor databases (Little Green Light or similar CRM)
• ·Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• ·Passion for the arts and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

$20,000–$22,000/year, paid in equal monthly installments. Independent contractor engagement — no employee benefits. Approximately 15 hours/week with flexible scheduling. Primarily home-office-based with occasional in-person meetings and events in Greater Cleveland.

Submit a resume and brief cover letter to HR@borderlightcle.org. Applications reviewed as received. Start date as soon as mutually agreed.