Part-Time Fundraiser

Franklin Performing Arts Company
Franklin, MA
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Organization: Franklin Performing Arts Company

Location: Franklin, MA
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Reports to: Executive/Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer

Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week (flexible schedule)

Compensation: $25-35/hour

About Us

Franklin Performing Arts Company is an Equity small professional theater dedicated to nurturing emerging artists and bridging the gap between training and the professional stage. With a network of Broadway and regional theater professionals based in New York and Boston, we create high-caliber productions and provide meaningful apprenticeship opportunities for early-career performers, designers, and technicians. Our mission is to support and continue to grow our inclusive, artist-driven community that celebrates collaboration, mentorship, and artistic excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a part-time Fundraiser to help advance our development goals and strengthen the company’s financial foundation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, motivated, strategic thinker with experience in nonprofit fundraising and a passion for promoting the arts. Working closely with the Executive/Artistic Director, the Fundraiser will grow established fundraising initiatives that include individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan aligned with the theater’s mission and growth goals.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

• Find grant opportunities and write grant proposals to arts councils, foundations, and private funders.

• Assist in planning and promoting established fundraising events.

• Maintain accurate donor records and oversee acknowledgment communications.

• Collaborate with leadership and marketing staff to create compelling fundraising materials and campaigns.

• Provide regular progress reports and recommendations for improving fundraising strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising for a nonprofit or arts organization, with a range of solicitation levels from $250 to $10,000+.

• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and donor messaging.

• Ability to develop prospect lists, make calls, set appointments, and cultivate new donors and sponsors.

• Knowledge of the performing arts landscape is a plus.

• Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, comfortable managing multiple projects, and able to work independently.

• Familiarity with donor databases or CRM tools preferred.

• Enthusiasm for theater, mentorship, and building artistic communities.

• Ability to travel independently in the New England region.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a part-time, flexible position (approximately 10-15 hours per week). Occasional evenings or weekends are required for performances and events. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please send a resume, brief cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, and (optional) a sample grant proposal or fundraising success story to Raye Lynn Mercer at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

SALARY

$25.00 – $35.00 per hour

HOW TO APPLY

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