Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s leading professional theatre and the Official State Theatre of Oklahoma, seeks a Director of Development/Capital Campaign (DoDCC) to design, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising strategies.

This position is responsible for raising $2.5M+ in annual revenue through individual giving, corporate, foundation, government, and special events, and for executing a 3-4-year Capital Campaign. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Team, the Board Development Committee, and the Capital Campaign Consultant to devise and implement campaigns that support Lyric’s annual fundraising goals and the renovation of three historic facilities central to the theatre’s artistic mission and education programs.

The ideal candidate will be a fierce, highly motivated individual with front-line fundraising experience and a proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns. The new director will have the opportunity to coordinate a development team to support the department’s fundraising goals. Preferred position requirements include five or more years of fundraising experience at a non-profit organization, three years in a leadership or management role, and a bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, arts management, business, or a related field. Previous experience working on a capital campaign is preferable, but not required. Lyric’s offices are in the dynamic, historic Plaza District near downtown Oklahoma City. 

Compensation:

• Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience. New hires are typically placed within the posted salary range, between the minimum and midpoint, based on qualifications, years of experience in a similar role, internal equity, and the role’s budget.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• 21 paid PTO days, including sick leave, plus major holidays off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid conference travel
• Long-term disability insurance
• Complimentary tickets to Lyric productions and enrollment in Lyric’s Academy classes for youth.

To Apply:

We’re excited to review your application. To ensure a smooth and fair hiring process, please apply online only. We’re unable to accept phone calls or in-person visits for this position.

Please submit the following to Jim@LyricTheatreOKC.org: 

• Cover letter 
• Résumé 
• Contact information for professional references, including name, title, email, phone number, and relationship. We will not contact references without your permission.

About Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma

Founded in 1963, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the Official State Theatre, producing a wide range of classic to contemporary musicals and plays by artists from Oklahoma and across the nation. Performances are presented at two venues in Oklahoma City: the historic 279-seat Plaza Theatre and the grand 2,477-seat Civic Center Music Hall. The theater’s annual budget is $6.1 million.

Lyric Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.