Individual Giving Development Associate

Job Details
Job Location
615 - Houston, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$20.00 Hourly
POSITION: Individual Giving Associate
DEPARTMENT: Development
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Annual Hourly
SUPERVISOR: Director of Individual Giving
SALARY RANGE: $20/hour
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.
Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley's artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences that are as diverse and vibrant as the city of Houston.
Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and the Alley's leadership team are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of the Theatre's programming and operations. We are conscious about fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves. We embrace differences and strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
JOB STATEMENT
The Individual Giving Associate plays a significant role in the cultivation and stewardship of all Alley Theatre donors and prospects. This person will be responsible for the planning and execution of patron events throughout the year and will oversee the Alley Theatre's annual stewardship strategy and calendar of activities, increasing donor engagement.
JOB DUTIES

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of Alley patron events, such as CenterStage Dinners, Board Dinners, Artistic Director's Circle Salon Events, and others. Duties include creating and mailing invitations, managing RSVPs, coordinating event logistics, attending the events, etc.
• Implement stewardship and cultivation steps for all donors who give up to $1,500 annually. Duties include:
  • Working with Alley Gift Officers, Individual Giving Committee members, telefunding agents, and others to conduct thank you calls and send out thank you note cards.
  • Send follow-up thank you emails to all who attended a patron event.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Individual Giving, create and distribute quarterly stewardship emails to current and lapsed donors.
• Manage a portfolio of 40 individual donors who have the capacity to give up to $2,500 annually.
• Execute solicitation calls and renewals for donors giving up to $1,500 annually.
• Responsible for the annual Sustainer program
  • Increasing the number of annual sustainers through emails, phone calls, and direct mail
  • Stewarding current Sustainers with emails and phone calls
  • Creating and maintaining current Sustainer reports
  • Maintaining and refreshing website verbiage as it relates to the Sustainer program
• Generate distribution lists for Individual Giving communications, such as weekly Alley Newsletter and patron event invitations.
• Assist in coordination of Individual Giving Committee activities, such as sending out Connie and Roger Plank Family Greenroom schedules and preparing for meetings.
• Attend other patron events throughout the year to ensure that all donors are properly cultivated.
• Undertake Greenroom duty as required by all department members.

• Actively participate in proofing of the annual report and Playbills.

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):

• Demonstrate, through past experience, broad knowledge of development techniques (i.e. identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship)
• Excellent communication skills demonstrating ability to prepare and present both formal written and oral presentations.
• Requires strong collaboration skills in order to work effectively across the organization and function consistently as a highly valued and high performing team player within the Development department and the organization.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility to work patron and special events that occur occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where directions and priorities can change rapidly.
• Typical hours are during the day, but the position requires the flexibility to be available for weekend, holidays and evening work hours as needed.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, floating holiday andsick time
• 401(k) with matching, FSA, HRA (Alley paid deductible)
• Free and discountedtickets to Alley Theatre performances
• Discounted Parking only bi-weekly $4 dollars.
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee wellness program & EAP
• Houston, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax

TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please go to the following link on the Alley's website and apply.
https://www.alleytheatre.org/about-us/opportunities/employment
Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HRdept@alleytheatre.org.
The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, veterans, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Successful candidates will commit to an equitable and inclusive workplace, including but not limited to: racial equity, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, use of gender inclusive language, and cultural sensitivity. Read more at Alley Theatre Official Website - Equity Diversity Inclusion