Director of Advancement, WAM Theatre
Posted on March 31, 2026Written by WAM Theatre
General Description
WAM Theatre is hiring a 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.
Essential Job Functions
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.
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.
Other Information
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.
WAM Theatre is actively involved in a Pay Equity Initiative through the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Our organization strives for pay equity, transparency, and a living wage for all our employees and artists. To view the living wage in Berkshire County (per working adult, single or in a family) visit the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
To Apply
Candidates are asked to send application materials to careers@wamtheatre.com.
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