Development Director

Missed the Boat Theatre is seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for our mission to take the lead on developing donor relations and overseeing fundraising efforts.

Missed the Boat Theatre is a nonprofit community theater where Catholics can come together to make beautiful works on the stage for the glory of God. We are looking for candidates for this position who will live and champion our core values of Catholicity, quality, creativity, and community.

• Passion for MTBT’s mission: A love for live theater and a desire to use it to glorify God and create authentic Catholic community

• Relevant education, work, or volunteer experience that would apply to this position (this may include any combination of the following: fundraising, sales, marketing, and/or communication, in theater / arts and culture organizations, nonprofits, or church settings)

• Fundraising or sales experience: progressive professional experience in fundraising or “selling” a mission

• Storytelling and communication skills: The ability to inspire philanthropic participation and audience engagement by showcasing organizational impact through multiple channels, including one-on-one conversations, events, and both individual and mass emails

• Relationship building: An ability to create rapport and build positive relationships with anyone, including organizational and industry colleagues, artists, institutional funders, and high-net-worth individuals

• Project management: The ability to see an idea through from idea to planning to execution; comfort and facility with both big-picture thinking and minute attention to detail

• Organization and time management: the ability to create and meet a schedule and enforce appropriate deadlines along the way to that schedule

• Ability to work well both independently and on a team

If you’re passionate about creating art and building community that honors Christ and his Church, and are motivated to invite others to partner in that mission — we’d love for you to apply! Read the full job description at missedtheboattheatre.com/jobs Please send a resume and cover letter to admin@missedtheboattheatre.com