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Development Director

What does a Development Director do?

Development Departments can be found in not-for-profit, or 501(c)3, theatres organizations, and regional theatres. A DEVELOPMENT Director is traditionally in charge of the fundraising, grant writing, and anything donor or sponsorship related, and also oversees the department. They maintain donor databases, while aiming to gain more partnerships on an individual, institutional, and possibly even on a corporate level in order to keep an organization running.

Skills

Pathways

Degree in arts administration and/or business | Interning | Entering a company at an associate level

How to become a Development Director

Though some colleges and universities offer degrees and concentrations in arts administration, few have a focus on development. Those interested may want to also explore classes/workshops on grant writing, hospitality, budgeting, event planning, and marketing.

Union/Professional Organization Affiliations

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Resources

Theatre Aspen’s “Meet The TA Staff – Director of Development Beth Levin”