Senior Director of Philanthropy

About Orlando Family Stage

Orlando Family Stage (OFS) is one of Central Florida’s oldest arts organizations and the State of Florida’s only professional Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). Founded in 1926 and now in its eighth iteration, OFS reaches tens of thousands of children, families, and educators annually through professional productions, a Youth Academy of camps and classes, and innovative education and community engagement programs.

Located in Loch Haven Park, OFS maintains a close partnership with the University of Central Florida, most notably hosting the MFA program in Theatre for Young Audiences.

Our mission is to empower young people to be brave and empathetic by creating quality theatrical experiences. We believe the work of theatre is fostering empathy and sharing stories representing many voices. We continuously strive to build and maintain a team that reflects and represents the diverse community we serve.

The Senior Director of Philanthropy (full‑time, year‑round) provides strategic leadership for all fundraising and development efforts at Orlando Family Stage. Reporting to the Executive Director and supported by a Development Consultant and Development Coordinator, this role oversees the planning, execution, and growth of comprehensive fundraising programs, including major gifts, individual giving, corporate sponsor ships, foundation and government grants, special events, and annual campaigns.

This position is both strategic and highly relational, responsible for setting fundraising direction, cultivating and stewarding major donors, supporting board engagement, and serving as a visible ambassador for OFS within the philanthropic and arts communities. The Senior Director of Philanthropy plays a critical role in advancing OFS’s mission and long‑term financial sustainability.

• Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
  • Partner with the Executive Director and Development Consultant to design and execute long‑range and annual fundraising strategies aligned with organizational Strategic Plan priorities.
  • Establish and meet fundraising targets across individual, corporate, foundation, and government support.
  • Oversee the development department’s systems, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Major Gifts & Individual Giving
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, including major gift prospects, with a focus on long‑term, donor‑centered relationship building.
  • Develop customized engagement plans and timelines for donors based on best practices in moves management.
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Director on major gift cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Corporate, Foundation & Grant Development
  • Lead corporate sponsorship strategy, including cultivation, solicitation, fulfillment, and stewardship.
  • Oversee grants strategy and management, including prospect identification, application oversight, reporting, and compliance.
  • Ensure timely and appropriate follow‑up with funders across all campaigns and funding streams.
• Board Engagement & Governance Support
  • Serve as a key fundraising resource to the Board of Directors, supporting board members in their individual and collective fundraising efforts.
  • Attend board meetings to report on development progress, share successes, and request strategic support.
  • Assist the Board Governance and Nominating Committee with tracking, record‑keeping, and reporting related to board engagement and fundraising activity.
• Campaigns & Special Events
  • Design and oversee annual fundraising campaigns, including the United Arts Collaborative Campaign and other designated fund drives and appeals.
  • Lead the planning and execution of fundraising special events, working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and committees to ensure strong financial and engagement outcomes.
• Donor Stewardship & Reporting
  • Ensure thoughtful, consistent donor stewardship across all giving levels through calls, meetings, written communications, and recognition activities.
  • Oversee the creation of regular reports on donor activity, campaign performance, and fundraising trends to inform…