Description
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) seeks a strategic and detail-oriented Grants and Sponsorship Director to lead and grow the organization’s foundation, corporate, and government support. Reporting to the Executive Artistic Director, this position will be responsible for identifying, securing, and stewarding grants and sponsorships in alignment with MSIP’s mission to provide free, professional theatre to underserved communities across the rural West. The Director will play a key role in advancing MSIP’s long-term sustainability, with a focus on grant writing, reporting, institutional partnerships, and donor cultivation.
This is a dynamic opportunity to join a beloved arts institution with over 50 years of service, deep community ties, and a national reputation for excellence in touring Shakespearean theatre.
Requirements
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brings live, professional theatre directly to underserved and rural communities across five states. With over 200 annual performances through three major tours and a winter Black Box series, MSIP is the only company in America touring Shakespeare so extensively to rural areas—free to the public. Its mission-driven model emphasizes access, equity, and cultural enrichment.
The Grants and Sponsorship Director will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Grants Management
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Fundraising Collaboration
- Communication and Outreach
Required Qualifications include:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, institutional fundraising, or sponsorship development.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing grants and/or sponsorships over $10,000.
- Familiarity with CRM databases and budget documentation.
Apply through Montana State University's job portal. Screening of applications will begin on June 12th, 2026. More details: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/51535
