Director of Development: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is home to some of the most incredible dancers and is a place where inclusion is the engine that drives the company. With a first-rate artistic product and a new strategic plan, Mission, Vision and Values, HSDC is experiencing rapid growth and is looking for a charismatic and results-driven Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts.

About

HSDC is recognized as a world-class contemporary dance company and a cultural icon in Chicago. Off the stage, HSDC delivers education programs through dance in classrooms, hospitals, and other communities that crave and learn from artistic expression. HSDC’s mission is to awaken the human spirit through contemporary dance, envisioning a dance landscape that is relevant and accessible to all.  

Position Overview

Seize Your Chance to Shape the Future of a World-Class Dance Company

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will serve as part of the senior leadership team and as a fundraising thought leader, mentor, and true partner of HSDC's mission.

A successful candidate for this position will:

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive fundraising program, building donor and prospect portfolios that focus on major gifts, and includes special events, annual fund, corporate and foundation support, and grants
• Inspire, support, and motivate a development team of 2-3 people
• Demonstrate a breadth of hands-on fundraising experience that will support successful implementation across all areas of development and oversight of staff responsibilities
• Build genuine relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, knowing how to draw people in and engage them in the work of HSDC
• Provide leadership and support for Board members in fundraising activities, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors
• Be an open communicator, ready with ideas while remaining open to other possibilities
• Embrace HSDC’s brand awareness as an extension of development strategies to broaden the donor base and expand partnerships

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