Arts Commons welcomes over 600,000 visitors a year and is financed by ticket sales and other earned income, contributions from government, and community support through corporate sponsorships, foundation partnerships, philanthropic gifts from corporations and individuals, and special events.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and inclusive team player to fill the position of Development Officer.
Reporting to Director, Development and External Relations, the Development Officer work in partnership with our internal colleagues to build sincere and enduring relationships with external constituents from the public and private sectors to secure financial investment in support of operating and capital priorities of Arts Commons and the Calgary International Children’s Festival (CICF). The Fund Development Office achieves its principal accountability for Arts Commons and CICF by securing grants from government funding agencies, sponsorships from corporations, philanthropic gifts from individuals and corporations, and the management of special events.
The Development Officer is responsible for advancing the mission of Arts Commons and CICF by aggressively engaging in the solicitation and stewardship of individual and corporate philanthropic donors and corporate sponsors. The Development Officer is part of the Development and External Relations tam and participates in the annual campaign planning process; is responsible for the development, control and reconciliation of budget items as assigned; and, is responsible for the supervision of volunteers from time to time.
The following responsibilities represent the goals of the Development Officer:
· Provide high-quality prospect research and implement the corporate sponsorship stewardship program that is designed to foster and nurture long-term, meaningful relationships with corporate sponsors.
· Grow the financial support from individual and corporate philanthropic donors by implementing and supporting the delivery of the individual and corporate annual philanthropic giving program. This position is responsible for prospect research, donor cultivation, recognition and stewardship.
· Maintain accurate and current records (database and files) for individual and corporate philanthropic donors and corporate sponsors.
· Collaborate with members of the Fund Development Office in the development, promotion and implementation of sound policies, procedures and objectives to aid the department in meeting or exceeding its goals.
· Contribute to the development of a team-oriented work environment, which values staff input and builds on trust, consultation and shared information.
· Act at all times in the best interests of Arts Commons and CICF.
· Adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice.
The successful candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in a fund development role in a Not for Profit environment. He or she will demonstrate the strong administrative, analytical and organizational skills necessary to prioritize and manage concurrent assignments. Proficiency with Tessitura, or other donor management systems is required, as is experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Additional position requirements include:
· Has a successful record conducting prospect and donor research.
· Has a successful record of cultivation and stewardship of individual and corporate philanthropic donors and corporate sponsors.
· Has a successful record of writing corporate sponsorship proposals and fulfillment reports.
· Has a warm and friendly demeanor and exhibits a high degree of patience.
· Comprehends the highly competitive environment in which the company operates.
· Has a high degree of initiative, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
· Is action and results orientated.
· Has strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
· Has proven ability to successfully address challenge and change.
· Has a general knowledge of the arts, and a sound understanding of the value of the arts to the community.
· Is knowledgeable of general accounting principles for charitable organizations.
· Is knowledgeable of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency regulations governing non-profit organizations.
This position has a 40-hour work week; some evening and weekend work may be required. A competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits, is offered.
To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to:
Human Resources
Arts Commons
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9
Email: employment@epcorcentre.org
Posting will remain open until a position is filled.
Please state the position you are applying for. No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
