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Reprise Theatre Company, Los Angeles's premiere musical theatre production
company, seeks a full-time Development Director.

ABOUT US: Reprise is a not-for-profit professional musical theatre company
that was founded in 1997. Reprise is led by Artistic Director Jason
Alexander and produces a series of revivals of classic musicals, plus
ongoing concerts, readings and special events.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The Development Director creates and
executes a strategic fundraising plan for Reprise. The position oversees all
aspects of fundraising from all sources, including board members,
individuals, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and special
events. This position also manages the logistical aspects of fundraising,
including reporting and donor database oversight.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

. Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to meet approved
annual goals. Track and analyze performance, making and carrying out
recommendations to improve effectiveness.

. Manage the theatre's relationships with all current and potential
funders.

. Meet directly with current and prospective donors to cultivate and
solicit contributions. Support the Artistic Director and Board members in
their solicitations of potential donors.

. Monitor the Annual Fund; provide stewardship for annual donors;
and develop strategies to grow this donor group. Supervise the Development
Coordinator in all logistical duties of Annual Fund management, such as
acknowledgement letters, renewal letters, benefits administration, and gift
entry.

. Supervise a part-time grant writer and manage grant proposals,
calendar, reporting and follow up.

. Research new foundations and corporations and strategize to
capture these prospective funders.

. Provide timely, personalized service to foundations, corporations,
government agencies, and major individual donors, assuring that funders
receive proper benefits, acknowledgements and recognition.

. Monitor board giving and manage a Development Committee of the
board.

. Oversee annual fundraising event and provide support to the board
committee assigned to oversee this event. Also work with board members to
plan donor cultivation events.

. Interact regularly with donors, Board Members and community
leaders while representing the theatre at both Reprise events and other
community events.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree and five or more years of
professional fundraising experience. Knowledge of LA community, locales,
residents, art-scene and philanthropy a major plus. Must have professional
demeanor and strong work ethic.

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Development Coordinator, Grant Writer, hourly event staff
and other seasonal development staff when applicable

WORKING REQUIREMENTS: Hours are Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm; employee
will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet
goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at
Opening Nights, Closing Nights, special events and donor events, and for
solicitations or meetings that may happen outside normal hours. Employee is
required to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience. Health and dental
benefits and paid vacation time provided.

How to Apply:

TO APPLY To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume, salary history or target
salary range, and three references to giving@reprise.org with subject line:
Development Director. No phone calls please.

We will start responding to applications no sooner than June 24, 2010.
Position open until filled.

from LA Culture Net