Development Director Oregon Ballet Theater

Oregon Ballet Theatre is seeking a Director of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DoD is a key member of the senior management team. Working closely with the team and the board of directors, he or she will develop and execute strategic funding plans for the organization. The DOD will focus on cultivating and growing long-term sustainable relationships with OBT supporters and donors by implementing major gifts and planned giving programs, and other programs (such as endowment or capital campaigns) as the need arises. The DOD will oversee all fundraising for annual operations in a coordinated and integrated fashion, including grant writing, special events and programs, corporate sponsorships, memberships, and direct mail campaigns. In addition, to ensure messaging is consistent throughout the organization, the DOD will work closely with OBT’s Director of Marketing. The DOD supervises a staff of five.

• 7+ years of fundraising experience, including direct solicitation of major gifts, annual appeals, corporate sponsorships, special events, direct mail, and capital campaigns.
• 2+ years experience in a leadership role, including supervising personnel and responsibility for budgets.
• Superb communication skills, both in writing and public speaking.
• Financial competence in budgeting and revenue goal setting.
• Professional certification helpful.
• Planned giving experience helpful.
• College degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

Send resume and cover letter to: peter@whitefoxgroup.com