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DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT
The Playwrights’ Center
Posted April 8, 2008

The Playwrights’ Center, founded in 1971 and based in Minneapolis, invites applications for the position of Director of External Affairs and Development. With a budget of $1.1 million, the center has served 5,000 writers since its inception. Its program areas include a national membership program, fellowships, residencies and awards, an R&D lab for the development of new plays, a New Plays on Campus program, an exchange and translation program, and the annual PlayLabs Festival of new work.

The director of external affairs and development, a key leader within the structure of center management, is the primary fundraiser for the organization, including maintaining current funding relationships and cultivating new donor possibilities, grantwriting and final reports, and creating and implementing fundraising events each year. Secondary responsibilities include directing the center’s communication plan and community partnerships.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of five years of successful fundraising experience
Knowledge of strategies and techniques for use in donor cultivation, solicitation, and fund stewardship
Proven capabilities with grant and proposal writing
Demonstrated knowledge of practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of corporations and foundations
Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate and foundation donors
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups and individuals
A demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from individuals, corporations, and foundations
Ability to take responsibility for a diverse number of projects with limited supervision

Find the complete position announcement at www.cincinnatus.com.

To apply:
Candidates should submit a resume and letter of introduction by April 25 to:

Linda Ewing
Cincinnatus Inc
43 Main St. SE
Riverplace Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55414
E-mail: employment@cincinnatus.com

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