INSTITUTIONAL GIVING ASSOCIATE - Signature Theatre Company

INSTITUTIONAL GIVING ASSOCIATE- SIGNATURE THEATRE



Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking an INSTITUTIONAL GIVING ASSOCIATE.



About Signature

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each Resident Writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature Theatre is now led by Artistic Director Paige Evans and Executive Director Timothy J. McClimon. Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our permanent home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.



EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature Theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply. Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org



Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Associate is a key position in Signature’s Development Department. This position supports Signature’s fundraising efforts from corporate, foundation and government sources.



Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Institutional Giving in managing a $3MM portfolio of high-profile foundation, government, and corporate funders.

• Create compelling and comprehensive grant applications, reports, and sponsorship proposals, in partnership with the Director of Institutional Giving.

• Identify and research prospective institutional donors and make suggestions for innovative approaches to raising institutional support for operating and capital needs.

• Support in managing relationships with the staff and boards of our institutional partners, including coordinating ticketing, acknowledgements, and event RSVPs.

• Be the face of Signature’s Development Team to key institutional contacts while Signature is in production, greeting donors and thanking them in-person.

• Coordinate all benefit fulfillment for sponsorships, including liaising with the Marketing team on logo inclusions, social media mentions, press release crediting, and all other visibility efforts.

• Coordinate the implementation of institutional partner contracts, ensuring organizational compliance, and managing all required reporting deadlines.

• Support maintenance of institutional donor profiles in Tessitura and manage the gift entry for all incoming grants.

• Coordinate with the Finance Team on the annual audit, including creating Tessitura reports, compiling financial schedules, and pulling gift backups as requested.

• Serve as the Development Team’s designated proofreader on all public-facing materials.

• Support the full Signature Development Team by occasionally assisting the Manager of Donor Programs and the Manager of Special Events & Board Relations with administrative tasks including gift entry, acknowledgment, ticket booking, etc. during busy times of year, or to cover staff vacations/outages.



The Institutional Giving Associate is a key member of the Development team, participating in all company events and assisting across the department and the Company as needed. Some evening and weekend work will be required.



Desired Experience and Skills

• Exceptional writing, research, and proofing skills.

• Strength in managing multiple projects at a time.

• A collaborative spirit and ability to establish effective working relationships across the staff.

• A keen attention to detail, and the ability to receive and learn/grow from feedback and edits.

• Comfort in representing Signature Theatre to the public, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• 1+ years of arts administration experience and/or an internship, fellowship, or apprenticeship, preferably with some familiarity in institutional giving.

• Experience in Microsoft 365 Suite, Asana, and/or Tessitura a plus.



Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried non-exempt position with an annual salary between $50,000 and $55,000. Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plan.



Hybrid & Remote Working Options

Signature Theatre’s staff works at the Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street in New York City. While the office is open Monday to Friday, employees have the option to work two days a week remotely.



To Apply



https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1969439/SIGNATURE-THEATRE-COMPANY-Inc/INSTITUTIONAL-GIVING-ASSOCIATE



Please include two to three writing samples with your submission. This could be from a grant, an academic paper, or a professional project---anything that displays your writing skills is fine.



Next Steps

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and first round interviews will be scheduled beginning October 10. There will be an estimated 2-3 rounds of interviews. We hope to make an offer for this position in early November.



Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military, or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.






Salary: $50,000-$55,000