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August 2, 2016 · 6:40 am

Director of After School Program Needed at Dulles Elementary

MISC_Dulles logoI am the PTA chair for Dulles Elementary this year and we are looking for someone to direct our after school program that runs 8 weeks.

The school pays for their time and I do all of the busy work for them. If interested or for more information contact Melissa Goldsberry at goldsberry.mg@gmail.com.

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July 26, 2016 · 6:43 am

Nativity Players, Final Curtain Call

NP_logoDue to a combination of factors and a vote of the Nativity Player’s Board, the Nativity Players will be staging their last theatrical production in late April/early May of 2017.

The Players will be celebrating their Thirty-fifth and final year as a Nativity ministry with the presentation of GUYS AND DOLLS. The production will be directed by Nativity parishioner, and longtime Nativity Player, Patti Newberry. Auditions are scheduled in early January and will be open to persons of high school age and older.

Information will be coming soon to the Nativity Players website (www.nativityplayers.org) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/nativityplayers/).

The Players thank all who have joined and supported the ministry over the years.  They invite all friends and supporters, within the theatre community and beyond, to celebrate the history and accomplishments of the  Players as they take their final bows next Spring.

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July 26, 2016 · 6:37 am

Painter/Builder Needed at Jersey Productions

JPI_Camp JerseyJersey Productions is looking for a painter/builder for a few items for their upcoming camp production.  Please email Kelly Martin, Managing Director at Kelly@jerseyproductions.org, for more information and many thanks.

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July 20, 2016 · 6:23 am

Director of Individual Giving & Grants Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoJob Title: Director of Individual Giving & Grants

The Director of Individual Giving & Grants is a critical member of the senior development staff, directing the annual fund, planned giving and grantwriting functions within the department. The Director of Individual Giving & Grants works independently and with executive staff and board-level volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and planned gifts for the institution. The Director of Individual Giving & Grants is a full-time exempt position with benefits. Evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.

Reports to: Development Director

Direct Reports: Individual Giving/Stewardship Manager; Grants & Proposal Writer/Development Editor

Position Responsibilities:

Fundraising (75%)

  • Manages a major and planned gift portfolio, actively identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual donors and prospects.
  • Develops a written cultivation plan for each donor in the portfolio, setting benchmarks for solicitation date and amount.
  • Writes and appropriately files electronic donor and prospect contact reports within three days of donor contact.
  • Provides support and direction to the annual fund program, including lead senior development management with telefunding firm.
  • Works with the Development Director on the annual board campaign and manages the board’s ArtsWave special gifts campaign.
  • Provides support and direction to the grant program, including identification and cultivation of new prospects and overseeing grant and proposal writing, reporting and grant fulfillment for all Playhouse grants and proposals (foundation, government, corporate and ArtsWave).
  • Directs the planned giving program, including creating and implementing an annual plan and interface with Stelter to maximize website usage and communications vehicles.

Management (25%)

  • Supervises the Grants & Proposal Writer/Development Editor and the Individual Giving/Stewardship Manager, ensuring department goals are being achieved and facilitating strong inter-department communications.
  • Serves as the lead staff liaison for the Individual Giving Committee and co-lead staff liaison (with Development Director) for the Planned/Board Giving Committee.

Competencies:

  • Minimum three years experience in development management position.
  • Experience in supervising and motivating staff to achieve high performance goals.
  • Direct experience with annual fund campaigns and grantwriting.
  • Proven track record in solicitation and securing major gifts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in working with board members and other high level volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
  • Willingness and ability to learn donor software and utilize the system for moves management, report preparation and other data needs.
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to successfully manage several priorities on a regular basis.
  • Desire to be an integral leader of a high functioning development team.
  • A passion for theatre and/or the arts is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor’s degree required. CFRE and/or master’s degree preferred.

Physical Demands:

  • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • This position is partially sedentary, and the employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume with three references to:
M. Patricia Rosely
Development Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
patty.rosely@cincyplay.com

No phone calls, please. Deadline for applications: Aug. 1, 2016

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July 20, 2016 · 6:19 am

Development Assistant Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

PIP_logoJob Title: Development Assistant

The Development Assistant serves as the gift recorder for the Playhouse, ensuring that all donations are accurately processed and donors are properly recognized and acknowledged for their support on a timely basis. The Development Assistant also serves as key staff support for department events, working closely with the Director of Donor Engagement to ensure a high quality event experience for all involved. Finally, the Development Assistant provides critical administrative support to other department team members, including serving as the back-up Donor Concierge. The Development Assistant is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits. Evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.

Reports to: Director of Donor Engagement and Individual Giving/Stewardship Manager

Position Responsibilities:

Gift Recorder Responsibilities (50%)

  • Manage the department’s donation process, including: accurately process all daily gift receipts including contributions and pledges; prepare deposit batches of gifts for business office; prepare gift acknowledgments (daily) and pledge invoices (monthly); maintain accurate documentation of gifts of securities and outstanding pledges.
  • Prepare the program donor listings.

Event Responsibilities (35%)

  • Assist the Director of Donor Engagement with department events, including: printing and mailing invitations; managing reservations; and event logistics, including catering, entertainment and venue preparation.

Administrative Support (15%)

  • Serve as the back-up Donor Concierge.
  • Prepare department mailings and provide administrative support for Development staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Strong organizational skills including careful attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong computer skills including high proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
  • Experience with development software, database programs and/or Tessitura highly desirable.
  • Experience working on special events for nonprofit organizations highly desirable.
  • Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to successfully manage several priorities on a regular basis.
  • A desire to be an integral member of a high-functioning development team.
  • A passion for theatre and/or the arts is highly desirable.
  • Minimum associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Physical Demands:

  • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • This position is partially sedentary, and the employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume with three references to:
Jay B. Kalagayan
Associate Director of Development
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
jay.kalagayan@cincyplay.com

No phone calls, please. Deadline for applications: July 28, 2016

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