• Grant writing & individual donor cultivation:
  • Cultivate and solicit corporate, foundation and government donors
  • Research and write grant proposals
  • Correspond and report to donors
  • Cultivate and solicit major individual donors
  • Create and execute individual campaign plan
  • Create and coordinate special fundraising events
  • Maintain donor database
• Community relations:
  • Seek relationships and partnerships with organizations to enhance the visibility of the theatre
  • Create grassroots network of support to build volunteer, patron and participation base
  • Develop sponsorship opportunities with area businesses
• General responsibilities:
  • Work with staff to create grant proposals and reports for specific programs
  • Create and manage budgets and strategic plans and work effectively within both
  • Work with public relations consultants to develop communications strategy
  • Represent the theatre as spokesperson/representative as necessary
  • Additional duties as assigned

• Strong commitment to theatre for young people and SteppingStone Theatre’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• A proven track record of successful fundraising
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with individuals and groups
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple tasks
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with internet research and Microsoft Office applications

Development Search
SteppingStone Theatre
55 Victoria Street North
St. Paul, MN 55104
developmentsearch@steppingstonetheatre.org