Development Manager

Job SummaryThe Traverse Theatre is looking for an experienced, creative and proactive Development Manager to lead the operational aspects of the Traverse fundraising activity.Job DescriptionTypical duties include:Lead day to day delivery and development of our income generation activityContribute and reinforce integrated communications strategy to reinforce audience/stakeholder development and income generationEffectively manage fundraising budgets and targetsCreate and maintain a compelling case for support to increase income across a diverse range of sourcesCommunicate powerfully with all stakeholdersLead the development and delivery of

Job Summary

The Traverse Theatre is looking for an experienced, creative and proactive Development Manager to lead the operational aspects of the Traverse fundraising activity.

Job Description

Typical duties include:

Lead day to day delivery and development of our income generation activityContribute and reinforce integrated communications strategy to reinforce audience/stakeholder development and income generationEffectively manage fundraising budgets and targetsCreate and maintain a compelling case for support to increase income across a diverse range of sourcesCommunicate powerfully with all stakeholdersLead the development and delivery of donor stewardship and engagement programmeProvide leadership, guidance and fundraising expertise across the organisation, fostering a collaborative approach to income generation and engagement.

Job Requirements

We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the following experience and expertise:Experience of developing successful funding applications; a proven record of securing funds; experience of working within the arts and of working collaboratively with a team and across an organisation. In addition we are looking for someone who is: able to support and develop relationships across funders and stakeholders; has outstanding organisation skills and time-management; is an effective collaborator and active contributor and an impactful and persuasive communicator with proven skills in prospect research.

Job Responsibilities

Typical duties include:

Lead day to day delivery and development of our income generation activityContribute and reinforce integrated communications strategy to reinforce audience/stakeholder development and income generationEffectively manage fundraising budgets and targetsCreate and maintain a compelling case for support to increase income across a diverse range of sourcesCommunicate powerfully with all stakeholdersLead the development and delivery of donor stewardship and engagement programmeProvide leadership, guidance and fundraising expertise across the organisation, fostering a collaborative approach to income generation and engagement.