Manager, Institutional Giving

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theaters, is seeking a
MANAGER OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street.

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each Resident Writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature Theatre is now led by Artistic Director Emily Shooltz and Executive Director Timothy J. McClimon. Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our permanent home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theater facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects.

The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theaters, the Center features a studio theater, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theater to receive the Regional Tony Award.

EDIA

All employees of Signature Theatre have a responsibility to be active in the organization’s continued commitment to its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility values and goals. Department heads will be accountable to lead their teams by incorporating principles from our EDIA work into their daily practices and establishing tangible action steps for the organization.

The Manager of Institutional Giving plays a key role in the solicitation and stewardship of the organization’s portfolio of institutional grants and sponsor ships from foundation, government, and corporate supporters. The Manager of Institutional Giving reports to the Director of Development.

• In partnership with the Director, develop and implement the institutional fundraising strategy, and manage a $3MM portfolio of high-profile foundation, government, and corporate funders
• Create compelling and comprehensive grant applications and sponsorship proposals
• Identify and research prospective institutional donors and develop innovative approaches to raising institutional support for operating and capital needs
• Alongside Executive leadership and the Director of Development, work with representatives from corporations, foundations, and the government, in the cultivation, application, and stewardship of grant dollars
• Manage Institutional partner contracts, ensure organizational compliance, and complete all required reporting deadlines
• Develop and refine language for grant proposals and reports for Institutional funders, including annual boilerplate as well as project-specific narratives
• Liaise across the organization, including frequently with the Artistic, Finance, and Marketing departments, in the creation of integrated materials and maintenance of up-to-date language and financial information
• Drive the Development Team in the creation and timely execution of our grants calendar for Corporate, Foundation, and Government grants
• Support maintenance of institutional donor profiles in Tessitura, and ensure timely gift entry and acknowledgement of all grants
• Strategize cultivation events and opportunities for Institutional funder stewardship

Signature is seeking a skilled strategic thinker, grant writer, and fundraiser on behalf of our mission, artists, and programs. The Manager of Institutional Giving should be confident in managing Signature’s institutional base of donors, paying close attention to deadlines and details. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in institutional fundraising with a track record of successfully securing grants, preferably in a theater or other cultural organization.

This is a full-time salaried exempt position, with compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range is $60,000.00-$70,000.00 annually.

Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax‑saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectionate preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Signature Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.