Director of Advancement

Position Overview: This Development role is dedicated to major gifts and institutional fundraising to advance WAM’s mission of empowering women and girls through the arts. The person in this role will be a key team contributor, their work will cultivate and steward major donors, develop institutional support through grants and foundations, and advance philanthropic strategies that strengthen WAM’s fundraising capacity. This position manages the donor pipeline, supports fundraising campaigns and events , ensures timely reporting, and works closely with the Managing Director and Artistic Director to engage high-level donors and institutional partners. This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional who is passionate about strategic relationship-building, advancing gender equity, and using philanthropy to fuel social change through the arts. Key Responsibilities: Institutional Giving Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with foundation staff and grantors. Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reports including future foundation and corporate partners. Explore institutional funding opportunities in gender equity, women’s leadership, girls’ empowerment, and related areas. Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Work in collaboration with the Managing Director to cultivate major donors by preparing materials, conducting research, and managing follow-up. Develop donor recognition programs and personalized stewardship strategies, including ensuring supporter recognition across all materials in collaboration with the wider team. Database & Reporting Update donor records and track giving trends. Produce fundraising reports, dashboards, and impact storytelling for staff and board. Events & Campaigns Partner with the Managing Director and Comms Manager to plan and execute fundraising campaigns and donor events. Support logistics, coordination, and internal/external materials for cultivation activities. Compensation & Benefits Compensation, work schedule, and benefits to be negotiated based on role title and structure. This position could be consulting, project based or part-time position with an annual salary / project range of $15k-$30k in 2026, compensation based on workload and position structure, with room for the position to grow in 2027 and beyond. WAM Theatre staff receive health insurance, generous time off, retirement, technology stipend and travel reimbursement for staff. Qualifications: Additional Duties The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the overall scope and responsibilities of the position. How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, 1-2 professional references to careers@wamtheatre.com with the subject line “Director of Advancement". Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. WAM encourages applicants to share in writing how their work and life experience applies to the above listed requirements and qualifications and how it prepares you for the areas of accountability for the position. Apply by: April 17, 2026 Salary: $15,000 - $30,000 / Per year About this Organization: WAM Theatre creates theatre for everyone that benefits women and girls.