Development Strategy Partner (Part-time Contractor)

• Assess current development efforts, systems, and funding history to identify gaps and opportunities across foundation, corporate, and individual giving.
• Help shape a clear, focused development strategy and priorities, advising leadership on where to focus limited time and resources.
• Research and surface new funding opportunities, build and maintain a curated prospect pipeline, and identify corporate philanthropy and new funding streams.
• Provide input on grant positioning, framing, and approach, and support early-stage narrative development in collaboration with the Development Coordinator and Admin team.

This role helps UrbanTheater Company strengthen its fundraising approach, enabling the organization to amplify voices of the Puerto Rican diaspora and BIPOC communities through theater, mentorship, and education, thereby preserving cultural identity and fostering social awareness.

• 5–15+ years in nonprofit development or fundraising strategy, with experience across multiple funding streams (foundation, corporate, individual).
• Track record of building or expanding funding pipelines and strong strategic thinking to identify gaps and opportunities quickly.
• Comfortable operating in small, evolving organizations with ability to balance structure with flexibility.
• Collaborative, values-aligned working style; able to work independently with limited oversight.

Part-time engagement with flat rate pay of $2,050 per month (approximately 10-12 hours per month). Initial 3-month pilot with potential to extend. Flexible hours and structure. Remote work, with preference for Chicago-based candidates.

UrbanTheater Company (UTC) is a cultural hub rooted in Humboldt Park that amplifies the voices of the Puerto Rican diaspora and BIPOC communities through storytelling, mentorship, and education, preserving cultural identity and incubating new artistic work.