Development Associate

The Development Associate will play a key role in supporting ANW’s fundraising efforts, with a focus on planned giving, foundation relations, and additional development campaigns. This position will work closely with the Director of Development to build long-term donor relationships, manage grant writing and reporting, and help implement strategies for planned giving, and endowment support.

This is an ideal opportunity for a creative and organized fundraising professional who is passionate about the arts and eager to make a meaningful impact during a dynamic period of growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to design and implement strategies for planned giving and legacy programs.
• Support the creation and launch of an endowment campaign including research, prospect cultivation, donor communications, and campaign materials.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new foundations and institutional funders.
• Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals and reports.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the CRM database.
• Assist in donor stewardship, recognition, and event coordination.
• Generate data and reports to track fundraising progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the marketing and artistic teams to align messaging and storytelling in donor communications.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, arts administration, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, preferably in the arts or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and foundation relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft persuasive, clear, and creative proposals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM and donor management software. We utilize Spektrix.
• Knowledge of planned giving and/or endowments a plus.
• Passion for theatre and the performing arts.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, arts administration, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, preferably in the arts or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and foundation relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft persuasive, clear, and creative proposals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM and donor management software. We utilize Spektrix.
• Knowledge of planned giving and/or endowments a plus.
• Passion for theatre and the performing arts.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, arts administration, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, preferably in the arts or nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and foundation relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft persuasive, clear, and creative proposals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM and donor management software. We utilize Spektrix.
• Knowledge of planned giving and/or endowments a plus.
• Passion for theatre and the performing arts.

Salary: $65,000 annually 

Benefits:401K matching
Vacation
Sick Time
Partial Paid Health Care
Holidays
Fun Working Atmosphere
Complimentary theatre Tickets

Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree 

Deadline to apply: December 16, 2025 

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé to development@anoisewithin.org with “Development Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.