Sponsorship Specialist (Consultant position) Full-Time – CANADA
Location: CANADA – preferably Toronto
Contract type: Consultancy – temporary (3 to 6 months based on results)
IMAA is looking for suitable candidate capable of filling a sponsorship consultancy position.
As a Sponsorship Specialist you are responsible to learn and communicate information about the Prize to potential donors in an effective and efficient way. The result expected is to find a long-term partner to fund the Canadian Independent Media Arts Prize. Experience is required.
About IMAA
The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization working to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 90 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.
About the Canadian Independent Media Arts Prize
Starting in 2014, The Canadian Independent Media Arts Prize honours a mid-career Canadian media artist, who is making an exceptional contribution to the sector with a prize of $5000. In creating this award, the Independent Media Arts Alliance wants to focus on supporting artists who are shaping the future of media arts in Canada and encourage innovation.
Job Description
The Sponsorship Specialist will be a dynamic, creative, and innovative thinker who has significant experience attracting sponsorships in the not-for-profit sector. The organization will only be considering candidates of the highest calibre. This is a fantastic opportunity to successfully develop and implement a high-profile major fundraising strategy with the goal of implementing and securing a long-term Title Sponsor for the Canadian Independent Media Arts Prize at the national level. You will be responsible for recruiting partners and attracting a major sponsor on behalf of the IMAA. You are expected to be self-directed in fulfilling your obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an overall fund raising strategy for the Prize
- Evaluate and prospect research of new partnerships with both corporate sponsors and public organizations
- Find a major sponsor
- Identify and build upon potential government, corporate, foundation and private sector funding sources
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of intensive experience with a proven record of success in managing fundraising and sponsorship campaigns in the non-profit organizations
- An understanding of the independent media arts in Canada
- Experience working in the not-for-profit sector
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- An understanding of budgets and financial reporting
Results expected
- Attract and retain a long term Title Sponsor to fund the Prize
- Meet goals in terms of increasing major funds to administrate the Prize
Compensation
Total pay is $10,000 (in 4 payments of $2,500).
How to apply:
If you are an experienced Sponsorship Specialist with a proven record of success in attracting sponsorships for non-profit organizations, please submit your resume and a cover letter with three references to: dir@imaa.ca and info@imaa.ca.
Deadline: May 17th, 5PM (East time)
