Donor Relations Coordinator

Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland’s professional classic theater company at Playhouse Square, seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and energetic individual who possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills to join its creative/collaborative administrative team. Working in collaboration with GLT’s Managing Director, this team member plays a vital role in exceeding the theater’s contributed income goals.

The Donor Relations Coordinator is a full-time salaried position with benefits. GLT is amenable to a flexible and/or hybrid-remote (or part-time) salaried arrangement with benefits for the right candidate.

What you will do as part of the Great Lakes Theater team:

• Steward and activate stakeholder support. Manage donor gift processing/follow up acknowledgements and coordinate/prepare Annual Fund outreach to exceed contributed income goals.
• Engage donors. Fulfill donor benefits and related recognition elements, assist with VIP engagement, and deploy sponsorship deliverables.
• Coordinate and assist with special events. Curate engagement lists, manage third-party digital platforms for fundraising and cultivation events, and facilitate post-event financial reconciliation.
• Deliver departmental support. Generate contributed income reporting/analysis, assist with grant and sponsorship support materials, and manage ticket donation program for community partners.
• Contribute to a team-centric culture. Support GLT activities throughout the year.

This job might be right for you if:

• You are organized and attentive to detail/accuracy with impeccable follow-through.
• You thrive in a creative/collaborative team setting.
• You value helping people.
• You have experience in an office environment (preferably non-profit).
• You have availability to work select nights and/or weekends for theater-related events.
• You have a sense of humor.

You might be a great fit if you have and/or are interested in gaining:

• Experience with the Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Experience with fundraising database software (preferably Raiser’s Edge)
• Experience with ticketing and/or ticket-based software

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Only online applications will be considered at this time. No phone calls please.

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages a diverse range of candidates to apply. GLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and creative work environment.