String Theory Development Manager Job Description - Part-time Fundraising

Sep 14, 2026

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Part-time Development Manager role for String Theory, serving as primary contact for donors, partners, sponsors, and board members. Responsibilities include planning and executing annual fundraising campaigns, managing donor relations, coordinating corporate sponsorships and foundation support, and handling seasonal grant writing and reporting. The role also supports concert logistics and donor benefits, maintains accurate records in the Lee University system, and delivers reports for board meetings and grants. Requires strategic, detail-oriented leadership, strong communication, collaboration, and flexible evening/weekend availability with remote and onsite engagement.

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Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Donor Relations

Concert Responsibilities

Requirements and Qualifications

Education/Experience

Personal Traits and Essential Requirements

Job Conditions

Applying

About String Theory

String Theory Development Manager Job Description: Part-time hourly; $20-$25 per hour, up to 25 hours a week depending on the calendar schedule with the rate determined based on experience. The Development Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all donors, partners, sponsors, and board members. This position requires both remote and onsite work for all String Theory events to build strong relationships with donors, partners, sponsors, board members, and community members. The Development Manager reports directly to the Artistic Director, and is responsible for managing and leading fundraising campaigns, securing corporate sponsorships, obtaining foundation support, handling grant writing, and overseeing all donor relations for String Theory. The Development Manager collaborates closely with the Artistic Director, Operations Manager, and Communications Manager to achieve String Theory’s fundraising and concert experience goals. The ideal candidate must be a strategic thinker who pays attention to detail, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, has a proven track record of successful fundraising, and possesses the personality and skills to cultivate strong relationships with donors, funders, and other stakeholders. Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Fundraising and Donor Relations: ● Act as the primary point of contact for individual donors and sponsors ● Create and manage annual fundraising plan and goals, strategy and messaging in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Advisory Board ● Monitor, plan, and ensure timely implementation of fundraising plan and strategy ● Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Operations Manager to ensure revenue budget goals are met for each season ● Facilitate grant-writing for each season and ensure proper grant reporting for each season ● Solicit new sponsors and donors for each season ● Develop all donor, sponsor, and grant correspondence ● Ensure all donor beneﬁts are implemented in a timely manner ● Ensure all gifts are entered and accounted for in the Lee University system ● Maintain all donor records and reports, with timely reporting to the Artistic Director and Advisory Board ● Maintain a list of donors to steward and direct stewardship activities using musicians, board members, and staff ● Generate reports as needed for Board Meetings and grant reports ● Attend board meetings, generate reports on activities, and create plans for post-meeting action items Concert Responsibilities ● Ensure a welcoming environment for all concert attendees and assist with any questions ● Ensure all concert-related beneﬁts are implemented for donors, sponsors, and grant administrators ● Set out reserved seating signs and manage parking list in collaboration with the Operations Manager ● Ensure all grant and sponsorship listings are in place and correct for all concert programs, boards, social media, and String Theory’s website ● Create and maintain a list of dinner candidates for post-concert meals to ensure fundraising objectives REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: ● Education/Experience o Bachelor’s Degree or at least one year of experience in Performing Arts Administration or donor relations in an equivalent ﬁeld. ● Personal Traits o Self-motivated and well-organized, with willingness to be ﬂexible while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines o Strong organization, communication (written and oral), and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment o Approachable and works well with a wide variety of people, ages, and backgrounds o Highly collaborative individual with a positive and helpful attitude ● Essential Requirements o Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential o Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time o Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. o Strong proﬁciency with Google Docs, as well as Micr

FAQs

What are the core responsibilities of the Development Manager?

Lead fundraising campaigns and manage donor relations, including sponsor solicitation, annual fundraising planning, and overseeing donor benefits and reporting. The role also handles grant writing and grant reporting by season.

How does the position balance remote work and in-person duties?

Significant office work can be performed remotely from home, but in-person meetings are required to cultivate and solicit donors and sponsors. The manager must also be present for performances, activities, and community events.

What qualifications and skills are required?

A Bachelor’s degree or at least one year of relevant experience in performing arts administration or donor relations. The role also requires strong organization and communication skills, flexibility with schedules and deadlines, proficiency with Google Docs and Microsoft Word/Excel, and a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Sep 14, 2026

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