Assistant Director of Development

Our Mission: Empowering children and adults through theatre education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions.

Job Summary: This position is responsible forco-creating and executing annual fund strategies; securing sponsors/supporters for all MCT productions; assisting in writing small grant applications; and maintaining a quality CRM database, including donation entry. This position reports to the Development Director Essential Functions of the Position:

• Partner with Development Director to create and execute strategy for annual fund-related projects like #Giving
• Tuesday, Missoula Gives, Galaxy Star sales, alumni engagement programs, etc.
• Generate new and maintain existing business sponsor/supporter contracts for all Community and Youth Series productions; develop and build corporate relationships in the community.
• Maintain a quality CRM database, including timely, accurate donation/sponsorship entries and proactively improving data.
• Sellspecial eventsto businesses/individualsand coordinate sales efforts with marketingand development department.
• Secure/coordinate 'in-kind' sponsorships, donations, and traderelationships for key MCT activities such as Premiere Night, Tour Actor/Director trainings, playbills, etc.
• Manage contracting, invoicing, and logo/ad placement forsponsorsandsupporters.
• Assist with planning and execution of key development/marketing events like Premiere Nights, special fundraisers, etc.
• Support Development Director in comprehensive campaign-related activities.
• Support Foundation Director in completing lower-dollar amount grant applications; proactively identify and complete new funding opportunities for smaller grants.
• Support in any event planning duties including setup/takedown, coordination, cleaning, etc.
• Assist with cultivation and stewardship activities, including thank you letters/calls.
• Stay up to date on trends in fundraising through webinars, articles, conferences, etc.
• Attend marketing and development meetings andprovideprogressreports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Non-Essential Functions of the Position:
• Participate in various community organizations and attend community events when possible (i.e.: MBN, MDA, Chamber of Commerce, Destination Missoula, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, fundraising, public relations, business development, prospecting, stewardship, and/or donor relations management. Excellent communication, writing, listening, and critical thinking skills. Outgoing and friendly personality, collaborative, organized, multi-tasker. Ability to manage a budget and hit fundraising goals. Ability to enhance value of sponsorship/ads to prospective sponsorsand supporters. Persuasive writing, strong verbalcommunications, andexcellent customer service. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks whilemaintainingattention to detail. Sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills. Commitment to confidentiality about gifts, donors, and data. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge ofsuitable formats for ads and logos. Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications: Education in business, marketing, sales, or communications. Experience withCRM system and WordPress. Familiarity with donor tracking systems. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is a plus