Director of Development (Part-Time)

The Panida Theater

Position Type: Part-Time (20-25 hours per week)

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Sandpoint, Idaho

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

About Us

The Panida Theater operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We rely heavily on

community donations, grants, and fundraising to ensure our financial success.

The Panida Theater opened as a vaudeville and movie house in 1927. Its name reflected its

mission: to showcase great performers and performances for audiences of the PANhandle of

IDAho. Patrons marvel at the distinctive Spanish Mission style architecture and lush interior

furnishings—a unique structure in Sandpoint. In 2003, the Panida Theater Committee

purchased the adjacent building to offer smaller, black box entertainment. The Panida Theaters

are the cornerstone of cultural activities for the entire Sandpoint community.

Position Overview

We seek a passionate and strategic Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and

build sustainable revenue streams. This role is essential to securing the financial resources

necessary to preserve our historic venue, expand programming, and deepen community

engagement. The ideal candidate combines relationship-building skills with development

expertise and a genuine appreciation for historic preservation and the performing arts.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Revenue Generation

● Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan with goals for individual

giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, and special events

● Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors at all levels

● Research and write grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporate

funders

● Track fundraising metrics and provide regular reports to leadership and the board

● Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals

● Donor Relations & Stewardship

● Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors

● Create meaningful donor recognition programs and stewardship communications

● Organize donor appreciation events and cultivation activities

● Ensure timely and personalized acknowledgment of all contributions

Campaign & Event Management

● Plan and execute annual fundraising campaigns (annual fund, year-end appeal, etc.)

● Coordinate special fundraising events such as galas, benefit performances, or donor

gatherings

● Develop creative fundraising initiatives aligned with the theater's mission

Communications & Marketing Support

● Collaborate on fundraising-related communications, including appeal letters,

newsletters, and social media content

● Maintain donor database with accurate records and interaction tracking

● Create case statements and other collateral materials for fundraising purposes

Board & Volunteer Engagement

● Partner with board members on fundraising activities and provide support for their

development efforts

● Participate with the development committee

● Recruit and coordinate fundraising volunteers when appropriate

Qualifications

Required

● 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated success in meeting

revenue goals

● Proven track record in individual donor cultivation and solicitation

● Strong grant writing skills with successful grant awards

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Proficiency with donor database systems (experience with Little Green Light a plus)

● Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

● Passion for the arts, historic preservation, and community engagement

Preferred

● Experience in arts or cultural nonprofit organizations

● Knowledge of planned giving and major gift strategies

● Familiarity with historic preservation funding sources

● Event planning and management experience

● Existing relationships with local philanthropic community

Work Environment & Schedule

This position offers flexible scheduling within a part-time framework. Work includes a

combination of office hours, evening and occasional weekend events, donor meetings, and

community engagement. Remote work may be available for certain tasks, with regular in-person

presence required for events, meetings, and relationship-building activities.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter describing your fundraising philosophy and relevant

experience, and two writing samples (grant proposal excerpt and donor appeal letter) to

[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Panida Theater is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and

inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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