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The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced development professional to join our team as the Associate Director of Development, Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships.  Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role will build and manage meaningful, integrated funding relationships for the Folger.  The Associate Director will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate, business, and community relationships, design and develop custom sponsorship packages and work with key departments across the Folger to advance these partnerships. 

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with the ability to envision, implement, and steward a thoughtful approach to prospect development and process improvement to support the growth of the Development team at the Folger. They bring a proven record as an experienced fundraising specialist, particularly in building sponsorship programs and corporate partnerships. This individual is an initiative-taker with superior written and oral communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for philanthropy.  

As part of the Development department’s senior team, the AD will support other leaders in fostering a culture of philanthropy, ensuring that fund development is executed in keeping with the values, mission, and strategic direction of the Folger Shakespeare Library. They will work with the Chief Development Officer to establish a balanced mix of donor sources and fundraising programs to attract and retain donors and fundraising volunteers.  

The standard schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, which is a 35-hour workweek. Frequent evening and weekend hours will be required for special programs. This position is eligible for hybrid work with a current schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days on-site per week. The on-site schedule will be coordinated with the CDO.  The selected candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to the D.C. office (DC, MD, VA) by their start date. 

Health & Safety: The health and well-being of all staff, contractors, and visitors is our top priority. While the Folger no longer requires masks or vaccinations (except for AEA spaces), we support and encourage individuals to take the safety precautions they are most comfortable with, and we ask that individual choices are respected. Folger offers organization-funded healthcare plans for full-time staff and extensive leave options to all staff in case of any health issues that arise.  

Submission Deadline: Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00PM ET August 14th.

Compensation:  

1. This is a bimonthly-paid salary position, with an annual rate of $100,000-110,000.  
2. Total compensation includes an extensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) contribution and match, outlined at https://www.folger.edu/employee-benefits.  

Summary of Duties: 

This role will develop, implement, and manage strategic partnerships and sponsorship-driven fundraising to maximize income from organizations and philanthropists to meet contributed revenue goals. This role is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and delivery of new funding and revenue streams generated from sponsors, corporate partners and members, and personal giving from corporate and business executives. 

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