Development Director
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Job Location:
Shepherdstown, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Profile:
An exciting opportunity for a seasoned Development Professional to join a dynamic team of professionals committed to contemporary American theater. Reporting to the Managing Director the Development Director is responsible for all activities related to the planning implementation analysis and evaluation of fundraising and associated communications and outreach goals and objectives. The Director is a member of the leadership team working to enhance and support CATFs vision mission and programs. Overall responsibilities include the creation and implementation of an annual fundraising plan and long range strategic planning as it relates to the development function.
The position requires an advanced level of development experience management skills strong written and verbal communication abilities a confidence to directly solicit large gifts and interface regularly with a range of volunteers prospects and donors and an ability to creatively and strategically implement a vision for long term growth and stabilization of the CATFs funding base.
History:
Founded by Ed Herendeen in 1991 with the mission to produce and develop new American theater CATF has grown to a $2.5M organization at the center of new play development and production in the nation. CATFs core values of fearless art diverse stories inclusivity and community guide all its actions from play selection to human resource management. Nestled in Shepherdstown WV approximately 1.5 hours from Washington DC and Baltimore CATF produces a summer festival of 5 plays on the campus of Shepherd University along with new play development and educational programming year-round. Over the course of 35 seasons CATF has produced 144 new plays by 104 playwrights including 66 world premieres and 11 plays commissioned by the Festival. CATF premieres have gone on to Broadway London off-Broadway and regional theaters as well as adapted into major motion pictures. Learn more at .
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the Managing Director to set and achieve CATFs annual and long-term fundraising strategy goals and benchmarks
- Stewarding a portfolio of CATFs existing major donors re-engaging lapsed individuals and building a sustainable prospect pipeline
- Working closely with the Artistic Director Managing Director Board of Directors and other staff to coordinate management of key funder relationships
- Developing effective moves management donor identification and qualification tracking and other systems that can support the team in achieving revenue goals
- Exploring impactful opportunities for donor engagement partnerships and fundraising campaigns
- Working with the communications team to create a suite of compelling case materials aligned with CATFs mission and strategic objectives
- Budgeting and working with the operations team in accordance with nonprofit financial management best practices
- Managing a part-time Grant Writer and co-managing a Development & Communications Assistant responsible for database maintenance and management as well as digital communications.
Qualifications and Core Competencies
- At least seven years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a particular emphasis on identifying cultivating and stewarding major gifts.
- BA (required) MA or equivalent certifications helpful
- Comfortable both making frontline asks and coaching staff and board members to set them up for success with donors
- A combination of high-level strategic thinking and ability to manage tasks on a day-to-day basis
- Strong financial and data analysis skills including budgeting forecasting and report-building
- Knowledge of the CATFs funding space is a plus specifically nonprofit theater and new play development
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Familiarity with Spektrix Donor Search project management tools such as Asana and other digital tools and platforms (e.g. Zoom and Google Drive) a plus
Salary and Benefits
Salary range $90k-$110k commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes 100% employer-paid medical dental and vision insurance for employees a Simple IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match a generous vacation policy paid sick and personal time off 10 paid company holidays per year company-paid membership to the Shepherd University Wellness Center and complimentary tickets to CATF performances.
Application Process
Apply online through CATFs website applications submitted through other portals will not be reviewed. For the application you will be asked to upload a cover letter resume and professional writing sample.
Join us!
We value multiple perspectives and viewpoints from diverse constituencies because we recognize that diversity informs more effective solutions. We value the wide-ranging perspectives that our colleagues and collaborators bring to the table and we create an environment for all voices to be heard. CATF is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
About Company
Discover the ultimate theater experience in historic Shepherdstown, WV. Named as one of the top theater festivals in the world, CATF produces new plays each summer - just 90 minutes from Washington DC.
