The 5th Avenue Theatre
Director of Philanthropy
- Budget: $120,000-$130,000
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Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5–7 years in fundraising with 3+ in leadership; proven record in major gift growth and six/seven-figure gifts; strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills; experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and digital fundraising; passion for the performing arts; commitment to EDIA with demonstrated success advancing diversity and inclusion.
The 5th Avenue Theatre Association is looking for a strategic and passionate leader for our Philanthropic operations. The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for the management of all fundraising activities and curation of comprehensive plans that support the maintenance and growth of our donor base. This position must have demonstrated experience and success in front line fundraising, major gift cultivation, team management, and have experience with grants and capital or extraordinary fundraising campaigns.
The 5th is undergoing a significant fundraising campaign and changes to the operational structure to stabilize the organization following post-pandemic challenges. This position is intended to support the campaign strategically, working directly with the Managing Director and Executive & Artistic Director on portfolio-building and tracking and advancing key metrics.
This role is pivotal to the success of growing The 5th’s contributed revenue by 30% over the next three years. Some known opportunities for cultivation are the new Strategic Alliance with STG, the 2026 centennial celebration of the venue, and the 50th anniversary celebration of the musical theatre company in 2030. Successful candidates will require an ability to implement change management strategies and have an eagerness to develop new working metrics for these initiatives.
More Information: www.5thavenue.org