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The Operations & Development Director (ODD) plays a leadership role in advancing the mission, sustainability, and community impact of New City Players, a professional, ensemble-based nonprofit theatre company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Working closely with the Producing Artistic Director (PAD), the ODD oversees both contributed and earned revenue generation, guiding the full audience and donor journey while managing fundraising strategies, donor relations, and institutional giving. In addition, the role ensures smooth business operations, financial oversight, and patron services, while contributing to long-term strategic planning and board engagement. Questions and/or concerns can be emailed to Tim Davis at tim@newcityplayers.org . Reports to Producing Artistic Director Salary Range $47,000-$54,000 Project Start Date August 18-Sep. 1, 2025
The Operations & Development Director (ODD) plays a leadership role in advancing the mission, sustainability, and community impact of New City Players, a professional, ensemble-based nonprofit theatre company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Working closely with the Producing Artistic Director (PAD), the ODD oversees both contributed and earned revenue generation, guiding the full audience and donor journey while managing fundraising strategies, donor relations, and institutional giving. In addition, the role ensures smooth business operations, financial oversight, and patron services, while contributing to long-term strategic planning and board engagement. Questions and/or concerns can be emailed to Tim Davis at tim@newcityplayers.org . Reports to Producing Artistic Director Salary Range $47,000-$54,000 Project Start Date August 18-Sep. 1, 2025
Skills
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills Training and/or experience in non-profit arts administration Applied understanding of fundraising principles and best practices Strong storytelling abilities for grant writing and donor communications Experience with donor database management and CRM systems Audience segmentation and targeted marketing experience Proficiency in database and spreadsheets (Google Suite: docs, sheets, slides) Project management software proficiency (e.g., Asana) Basic understanding of non-profit accounting and budgeting Self-motivation and ability to work independently while building new processes Adept at the soft skills: teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, time management, leadership, creativity, and emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
Audience Development – Earned and Contributed Revenue Generation
Oversee the full audience and donor journey, from initial email subscriber through ticket buyer, season pass holder, donor, and major donor, using segmentation and personalized communications to deepen engagement and support. Manage the organization’s CRM by maintaining accurate records, processing transactions, and supporting data-driven communications and reporting. Build and maintain strong personal relationships with patrons, donors, and advertisers, fostering a sense of community and belonging to drive loyalty and revenue growth. Manage earned revenue streams including ticket and season pass sales, playbill advertising, and related patron services and hospitality initiatives to enhance audience experience and retention. Optimize and execute the organization’s annual fundraising strategy, aligning contributed revenue goals with overall organizational priorities. Oversee individual giving efforts, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors ($1,500+), renewal of mid-level donors ($100–$1,499), execution of annual appeals, donor acknowledgments, and general donor communications. Lead all aspects of grants and institutional fundraising, including identifying new opportunities, managing relationships with current funders, preparing timely LOIs, proposals, and reports, and monitoring grant payments.
Business Management
Oversee all patron-facing operations, including front-of-house management during performances and box office administration, such as building events and passes in the ticketing system, managing patron communications, and ensuring a smooth experience from purchase to check-in. Manage day-to-day business administration, including subscriptions, registrations, filings, accounts, mail handling, and compliance with all organizational requirements. Maintain accurate organizational records, internal policies, and institutional knowledge to support continuity and operational efficiency. Contribute actively to organizational planning by helping shape long-term strategy, identifying opportunities for growth, and aligning day-to-day operations with the company’s mission and future direction. Support board engagement efforts by helping to formalize board responsibilities, coordinating logistics and materials for board meetings, and facilitating collaboration across staff, board, artists, audiences, and supporters.
Financial Management
In collaboration with the Producing Artistic Director, develop and manage the organization’s annual operating budget, as well as production-specific budgets. Perform weekly bookkeeping to track income and expenses, and ensure accurate reconciliation between point-of-sale systems, bank accounts, and QuickBooks. Monitor cash flow regularly and provide timely budget-to-actual updates and financial reports on income and expenses to the board of directors.
Organizational Leadership
Act as a spokesperson for the organization’s mission and values through speaking engagements, public appearances, and fundraising events or donor meetings. Ensure adherence to best practices in nonprofit theatre management, with a focus on equity policies and ensemble virtues. Foster a positive, inclusive, and equitable work culture that supports collaboration, transparency, and shared purpose.
Qualifications
Exhibit NCP’s Ensemble Virtues of being humble, hungry, and smart and support NCP’s Mission, Vision, and Values . Passion for NCP's focus on creating community, developing an ensemble, and telling transformative stories 3+ years experience in nonprofit management, arts administration, or related field Proven success in fundraising, audience development, operations leadership, and financial management or an eagerness to participate in professional development in areas where experience is lacking Excellent project management, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholder groups Comfort with ambiguity and adapting plans to real-world circumstances Ability to motivate, inspire and work collaboratively with staff, Board, and artists Advanced degree in nonprofit management or arts management a plus Familiarity with South Florida arts and culture landscape a plus
Professional Benefits
Professional development opportunities in fundraising, nonprofit arts management, etc. Networking opportunities with other arts professionals, arts administrators, and professional associations Flexible work arrangement: remote work outside of the performance days, flexible hours to accommodate other activities and commitments, + unlimited PTO Collaborative work environment: opportunity to work with board members and artists on a variety of projects Opportunity for promotion within the organization Comprehensive onboarding with documented processes, templates, and organized file systems to ensure smooth transition and clear understanding of organizational context
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Operations & Development Director
role at
New City Players 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Operations & Development Director
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New City Players Direct message the job poster from New City Players Film & Theatre Director | Actor | Producer
The Operations & Development Director (ODD) plays a leadership role in advancing the mission, sustainability, and community impact of New City Players, a professional, ensemble-based nonprofit theatre company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Working closely with the Producing Artistic Director (PAD), the ODD oversees both contributed and earned revenue generation, guiding the full audience and donor journey while managing fundraising strategies, donor relations, and institutional giving. In addition, the role ensures smooth business operations, financial oversight, and patron services, while contributing to long-term strategic planning and board engagement. Questions and/or concerns can be emailed to Tim Davis at tim@newcityplayers.org . Reports to Producing Artistic Director Salary Range $47,000-$54,000 Project Start Date August 18-Sep. 1, 2025
The Operations & Development Director (ODD) plays a leadership role in advancing the mission, sustainability, and community impact of New City Players, a professional, ensemble-based nonprofit theatre company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Working closely with the Producing Artistic Director (PAD), the ODD oversees both contributed and earned revenue generation, guiding the full audience and donor journey while managing fundraising strategies, donor relations, and institutional giving. In addition, the role ensures smooth business operations, financial oversight, and patron services, while contributing to long-term strategic planning and board engagement. Questions and/or concerns can be emailed to Tim Davis at tim@newcityplayers.org . Reports to Producing Artistic Director Salary Range $47,000-$54,000 Project Start Date August 18-Sep. 1, 2025
Skills
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills Training and/or experience in non-profit arts administration Applied understanding of fundraising principles and best practices Strong storytelling abilities for grant writing and donor communications Experience with donor database management and CRM systems Audience segmentation and targeted marketing experience Proficiency in database and spreadsheets (Google Suite: docs, sheets, slides) Project management software proficiency (e.g., Asana) Basic understanding of non-profit accounting and budgeting Self-motivation and ability to work independently while building new processes Adept at the soft skills: teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, time management, leadership, creativity, and emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
Audience Development – Earned and Contributed Revenue Generation
Oversee the full audience and donor journey, from initial email subscriber through ticket buyer, season pass holder, donor, and major donor, using segmentation and personalized communications to deepen engagement and support. Manage the organization’s CRM by maintaining accurate records, processing transactions, and supporting data-driven communications and reporting. Build and maintain strong personal relationships with patrons, donors, and advertisers, fostering a sense of community and belonging to drive loyalty and revenue growth. Manage earned revenue streams including ticket and season pass sales, playbill advertising, and related patron services and hospitality initiatives to enhance audience experience and retention. Optimize and execute the organization’s annual fundraising strategy, aligning contributed revenue goals with overall organizational priorities. Oversee individual giving efforts, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors ($1,500+), renewal of mid-level donors ($100–$1,499), execution of annual appeals, donor acknowledgments, and general donor communications. Lead all aspects of grants and institutional fundraising, including identifying new opportunities, managing relationships with current funders, preparing timely LOIs, proposals, and reports, and monitoring grant payments.
Business Management
Oversee all patron-facing operations, including front-of-house management during performances and box office administration, such as building events and passes in the ticketing system, managing patron communications, and ensuring a smooth experience from purchase to check-in. Manage day-to-day business administration, including subscriptions, registrations, filings, accounts, mail handling, and compliance with all organizational requirements. Maintain accurate organizational records, internal policies, and institutional knowledge to support continuity and operational efficiency. Contribute actively to organizational planning by helping shape long-term strategy, identifying opportunities for growth, and aligning day-to-day operations with the company’s mission and future direction. Support board engagement efforts by helping to formalize board responsibilities, coordinating logistics and materials for board meetings, and facilitating collaboration across staff, board, artists, audiences, and supporters.
Financial Management
In collaboration with the Producing Artistic Director, develop and manage the organization’s annual operating budget, as well as production-specific budgets. Perform weekly bookkeeping to track income and expenses, and ensure accurate reconciliation between point-of-sale systems, bank accounts, and QuickBooks. Monitor cash flow regularly and provide timely budget-to-actual updates and financial reports on income and expenses to the board of directors.
Organizational Leadership
Act as a spokesperson for the organization’s mission and values through speaking engagements, public appearances, and fundraising events or donor meetings. Ensure adherence to best practices in nonprofit theatre management, with a focus on equity policies and ensemble virtues. Foster a positive, inclusive, and equitable work culture that supports collaboration, transparency, and shared purpose.
Qualifications
Exhibit NCP’s Ensemble Virtues of being humble, hungry, and smart and support NCP’s Mission, Vision, and Values . Passion for NCP's focus on creating community, developing an ensemble, and telling transformative stories 3+ years experience in nonprofit management, arts administration, or related field Proven success in fundraising, audience development, operations leadership, and financial management or an eagerness to participate in professional development in areas where experience is lacking Excellent project management, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholder groups Comfort with ambiguity and adapting plans to real-world circumstances Ability to motivate, inspire and work collaboratively with staff, Board, and artists Advanced degree in nonprofit management or arts management a plus Familiarity with South Florida arts and culture landscape a plus
Professional Benefits
Professional development opportunities in fundraising, nonprofit arts management, etc. Networking opportunities with other arts professionals, arts administrators, and professional associations Flexible work arrangement: remote work outside of the performance days, flexible hours to accommodate other activities and commitments, + unlimited PTO Collaborative work environment: opportunity to work with board members and artists on a variety of projects Opportunity for promotion within the organization Comprehensive onboarding with documented processes, templates, and organized file systems to ensure smooth transition and clear understanding of organizational context
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Performing Arts Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New City Players by 2x Get notified about new Director of Development jobs in
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