Job Profile
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Development Coordinator will contribute to the sustainability of the organization through the coordination of our fund-raising program, focusing on increasing Corporate and Foundation support. The Coordinator will be responsible for donor and patron recognition and stewardship.
Expectations:
We are looking for an enthusiastic hands-on go-getter for this newly created position. The successful incumbent must be self-motivated, a strategic thinker and planner, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. This position is a part-time contract position, commencing November 1st.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in fundraising
- An awareness of current public sector and foundation fundraising opportunities in the performing arts
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional computer literacy and research skills
- Ability to function well in high-paced environment
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Attention to detail and deadlines
- Experience in the arts industry is a tremendous asset
Duties will include:
- Coordination of fundraising plans
- Prepare applications for corporate, foundation and some government support
- Design and Implement individual donor campaigns
- Develop and execute corporate sponsorship campaigns
- Establish and nurture positive relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, partners, donors and foundations
- Ensure stewardship through all campaigns and update information in our database
- Prepare and send out all communication materials required
- Research and recommend corporate giving programs, applicable charitable foundations and alternative sources of government funding for ongoing programs and initiatives
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Natalie Ackers, Managing Director at natalie@roseneath.ca by 5pm on Monday, October 17, 2013.