Now Hiring Development Director

March 12, 2026

Theatre Lawrence is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Development Director to help advance our mission through fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorships, grants, and special events.


As a key member of the leadership team, the Development Director will lead contributed revenue efforts, build and steward relationships with donors and community partners, and help strengthen Theatre Lawrence’s long-term financial sustainability.


The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, an effective relationship-builder, and someone who is passionate about the arts and the impact of community theatre.


Qualifications

Candidates should have professional experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, communications, arts administration, or a related field. Experience with sponsorships, grants, event-based fundraising, and donor stewardship is strongly preferred.


Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health care, PTO and holidays, professional development opportunities, a theatre ticket stipend, and a flexible work schedule.


How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jamie Ulmer at julmer@theatrelawrence.com. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 10, 2026.


For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please see the complete job description.

Theatre Lawrence News & Announcements

Portrait of a smiling person in a blue sweater and light blue shirt outdoors with a blurred background
June 2, 2026
Chris McCoy is an arts educator, theatre director, and nonprofit professional based in Kansas City and is excited to join Theatre Lawrence as Development Director.
The Addams Family title on a purple background with a spooky black haunted house and moonlit trees
By Jamie Ulmer June 1, 2026
Celebrate the Addams Family's legacy in our season finale. Join us for this beloved Broadway musical at Theatre Lawrence!
Stylized “Guys & Dolls” logo in orange, red, and white with dice on a black background
May 11, 2026
CAST LIST: GUYS & DOLLS, SR. We would like to extend a huge thank you to every single person who auditioned for Guys & Dolls Sr. The talent, enthusiasm, humor, and heart in the room made this an incredibly difficult and exciting casting process, and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you! Because of the overwhelming amount of talent , remaining speaking roles will be assigned after our first read-through rehearsal on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 PM. This truly is going to be a celebration of ensemble, community, and the joy of performance at every stage of life. Thanks to EVERYONE!!! See ALL y'all tomorrow, 6:30 Theatre Lawrence, Downstairs Rehearsal Room. PRINCIPAL CAST Sky Masterson: JEFF LADY Sarah Brown: TERRY THOELKE Nathan Detroit: WALTER OLKER Miss Adelaide: CYNDI ROOD Nicely-Nicely Johnson: STEVE FENDT Benny Southstreet: JARYL PERKINS Rusty Charlie: CHRIS DRAHOZAL Additional cast members: BARBARA BRYDENTHAL BETH CHAMBERS BETH RUNDQUIST BETSI ANDERSON BRENDA WILCH BROOKS APPELBAUM CAROL DOBBINS CAROLYN WULFKUHLE CHERYL WAGNER CHUCK MOSLEY CINDY HILLS DAVE MOSHER DEB MADDEN DEE AGUILAR JEFF MUELLER JERRY GUFFEY JILL CANNON JILL DICKERSON JO ANDERSEN KAREN DEVICTOR LINDA CANNON MARGARET KELLEY MATT PRICE NANCY GIBBENS PAM BLOME PAM MOONEY PAUL BAEUCHLE RETA CALDWELL SUSAN RALSTON TERRI JOHNSON TOM DAVIS
More Posts