Senior Manager, Major Gifts

Dance reaches across histories and continents to move the spirit, transcend the limits of the body and inspire the imagination. With a passionate commitment to excellence, The National Ballet of Canada is among the elite tier of iconic dance companies in the world and recognized as one of Canada’s top employers in the performing arts.

The National Ballet’s Development Department raises over $13 million annually towards Artistic Director, Hope Muir’s ambitious vision for artistic excellence. As the Senior Manager, Major Gifts, you will play an integral role in achieving the Development Department’s goals as the National Ballet collaborates with world-renowned artists on ground-breaking projects, tours to major performing arts venues in the US and Europe and engages meaningfully with communities across Canada. At the heart of this is our generous community of donors and our dedicated team of staff and volunteers who help to grow and shape a more diverse, equitable and inclusive future for the art of ballet to thrive.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, you will have direct revenue accountability for a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects (50K+), driving donor retention and program growth by ensuring effective donor cultivation and stewardship through excellent communications, engagement opportunities, recognition and reporting.

General Responsibilities:

  • Managing a growing portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects at the major gift level through a broad range of strategies for effective identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation
  • Achieving annual revenue targets and contributing to multi-year campaign targets
  • Acting as staff lead on key giving groups, from strategic planning to execution, on an annual basis
  • Implementing best practices in donor stewardship, recognition and reporting
  • Managing the development of materials such as proposals, presentations, brochures, customized and group reports
  • Developing in-theatre and on-site activities for various giving groups, individual donors and prospects, including donor events, backstage visits and tours, rehearsal viewings, and face to face meetings between staff, volunteers and donors
  • Working in close partnership with, and in support of, leadership volunteers to meet both annual and long-term objectives
  • Providing exemplary service to major gift donors and hosting donors at National Ballet performances
  • Developing excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organization including Communications, Events, Artistic, Production, and Audience and Donor Services teams
  • Supporting the Director of Development and Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts with strategic projects and other activities that contribute to the overall success of the Major Gifts program.

Qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent.
  • 5-10 years of fundraising experience in major gifts
  • In-depth knowledge of fundraising techniques for annual fundraising, and high-end donor cultivation and acquisition
  • A demonstrated track record of securing gifts of 100K+
  • Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, handling multiple projects at one time with a high degree of efficiency, thorough attention to detail, poise and patience.
  • Ability to take initiative and demonstrate a flexible approach in responding to needs as they arise.
  • A high level of discretion and tact with sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent computer skills and a proficiency in working with a database.
  • A passion for the performing arts
  • Conduct that demonstrates adherence to the AFP Standards of Professional Practice.

Work Requirements:

  • Primarily work out of main office, Walter Carsen Centre, located at 470 Queens Quay West, Toronto
  • Occasional work out of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, located at 145 Queen St West, Toronto
  • Staff are currently working in a hybrid model of office and remote work
  • Evening and Weekend work for donor events and performances, as required.

Qualified candidates are to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to HR@national.ballet.ca with the subject heading: "Senior Manager, Major Gifts" by no later than February 28, 2023. Resumes will be reviewed as soon as they are received. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. The National Ballet of Canada recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

The National Ballet of Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable environment where employees feel valued and respected.  We are committed to reflect the diversity of our community, our city and our country. We strive to ensure our recruitment and selection processes are bias-free.  We welcome and encourage submissions from Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, the Deaf and disabled as well as individuals of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities.  We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range: 
$80,000 - 90,000
Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Gallery School and Family Programmer – Community Services Assistant 5

SCOPE
Are you passionate about art education for families and school-aged children? Do you have a demonstrated knowledge of contemporary art? Surrey Art Gallery is looking for a School and Family Programmer.

Internationally recognized for its award-winning programs, Surrey Art Gallery exhibits contemporary art by local, national, and international artists, including digital and sound art. Gallery programs include artist talks, tours, and artmaking and learning opportunities with artists, educators, and other specialists.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Part-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES
The School and Family Programmer carries out a range of educational and administrative responsibilities for developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating exhibition-related interpretive programs, events, and resources, including:

•School Programs (K-12 tours, workshops, guides, resources, and professional development opportunities for teachers at the Gallery in classrooms, and at conferences)

•Family Programs (Family Sundays, and art making workshops)

•Casual Visitor Resources (casual education materials, interpretive activities, and self guided tour resources)

The School and Family Programmer is also responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of artist-educators and oversees participating staff and volunteers supporting education programs.

This position reports to the Curator of Education and works directly with the Volunteer Programmer, Visual Arts Programmer, art educators, volunteers, Surrey Arts Centre staff, and community committees (such as the longstanding joint Gallery and Surrey Art Teachers Association Committee), as well as the Gallery Director, Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, curatorial staff, Communications Coordinator, City staff, and contract artists, speakers, and designers.

We’re looking for a creative individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and thrives in situations requiring meeting deadlines and adapting to change.

Required skills include: strong knowledge and experience in art education theory and practice; broad knowledge of contemporary art and art history; excellent oral and written communication (including grant and report writing); solid administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and research skills; supervisory skills, effective problem-solving abilities; and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

QUALIFICATIONS
•University or college degree/diploma in a related discipline, such as, museum education, art education, or general education with an artspecialty (additional teaching certification is an asset)

• 2 years of progressively responsible experience in developing, administering, and presenting initiatives in this area of specialty, including supervision, or an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience

• Emergency First Aid with CPR certification

Applicants under consideration will be required to clear a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.

APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 5128

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range: 
30.21
Application Deadline: 
Friday, February 24, 2023
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Surrey
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Chargé.e de projet, Renforcement des capacités et actions contre le racisme dans les arts médiatiques

— CSMARI - Chargé.e de projet, Renforcement des capacités et actions contre le racisme dans les arts médiatiques

Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 24 février 2023
Date de début prévue : Jusqu’à temps que la position soit comblée
Conditions : contrat forfaitaire de 36 000 $ (estimé à 60 semaines, 14h-28h/semaine, 30$/heure)
Type de travail : À distance

Nous [À propos de l'AAMI]
L’Alliance des arts médiatiques indépendants (AAMI) est un organisme national à but non lucratif dirigé par ses membres, qui travaille à l’avancement et au renforcement de la communauté des arts médiatiques au Canada. Représentant plus de 100 organismes indépendants de production, distribution et diffusion en cinéma, vidéo, audio et nouveaux médias dans le pays, l’AAMI sert ainsi plus de 16 000 artistes indépendants et travailleurs culturels.

Quoi [Le projet]
Du 1er avril 2023 au 31 mars 2024, l'Alliance des arts médiatiques indépendants (AAMI) entreprendra le "Renforcement des capacités et actions contre le racisme dans les arts médiatiques", une initiative de renforcement des capacités pour les organismes membres à travers le Canada afin de développer et de mettre en œuvre des stratégies personnalisées pour l'équité au sein de leurs organismes, menant à des changements mesurables dans les domaines de la dotation en personnel, de la gouvernance et/ou de la programmation. Le processus engagera activement une cohorte de cinq à six organismes et jumellera chaque organisme participant avec des consultants en formation sur l'antiracisme et l'anti-oppression et en changement organisationnel afin de réaliser des auto-évaluations, d'identifier les priorités et de déterminer les objectifs. Ce cadre impliquera les parties prenantes à tous les niveaux de chaque organisation participante (personnel, conseil d'administration, membres et communauté au sens large). Les activités seront soutenues par la création de groupes d'affinité entre pairs afin de partager les apprentissages entre les organisations participantes.

Échéancier préliminaire du projet
Mars 2023 : Début du poste
Mars à avril 2023 : Recherche, consultation, conceptualisation du projet
Avril à mai 2023 : Sélection des organisations participantes
Mai à décembre 2023 : Réalisation du projet
Décembre 2023 à mars 2024 : Fin du projet

Vous [Chargé.e de projet]
Mandat

Le/la chargé.e de projet dirigera le projet et le suivra dans toutes ses phases, de l'élaboration de la vision au lancement, à la livraison et à l'évaluation.

Sous la responsabilité de la directrice nationale, vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de l'AAMI et l'équipe conseil pour mettre en œuvre le projet conformément aux besoins sectoriels, aux principes de l'EDI et au mandat de l'AAMI. Le chargé de projet sera également appelé à entretenir les relations avec les partenaires de l'AAMI et à établir de nouvelles relations stratégiques.

Responsabilités
Diriger : Le/la chargé.e de projet dirigera le projet de janvier 2023 à mars 2024.

  • Gérer les budgets du projet en collaboration avec le directeur de l'AAMI
  • Diriger la sélection des organismes participants
  • Diriger le recrutement des consultants participants
  • Concevoir et exécuter des stratégies de sensibilisation pour assurer la portée et la pertinence du projet CSMARI auprès des communautés concernées.
  • Travailler en collaboration avec des collègues pour fournir des informations concernant les phases de recherche, de sensibilisation, de sélection des participants, d'embauche, d'entretien et de communication du projet.
  • Diriger les consultations communautaires avec les parties prenantes pour informer les livrables du projet.
  • Communiquer avec les bailleurs de fonds du secteur public et préparer des rapports et des mises à jour à leur intention.
  • Produire des rapports publics à des étapes clés du processus de développement.
  • S'engager dans une évaluation active et continue du projet, en mesurant son impact et en faisant des recommandations pour des améliorations immédiates et des changements futurs.
  • Répondre aux tâches et devoirs liés au projet, selon les besoins.

Soutien : Le/la chargé.e de projet sera le principal soutien des participants au projet et veillera à ce qu'ils s'engagent avec succès dans l'initiative.

  • Assurer la liaison avec et entre les consultants et les organismes participantes.
  • Soutenir l'élaboration des plans de l'initiative, des calendriers d'apprentissage et des procédures.

Qualifications

  • Aptitude à travailler dans des cadres d'anti-oppression et d'équité et engagement critique à leur égard.
  • Expérience de la gestion de projets et de budgets
  • Expérience de travail au sein d'organisations et de collectifs d'artistes autogérés, de bricoleurs et/ou indépendants.
  • Excellentes compétences et pratiques organisationnelles
  • Expérience du travail indépendant et de la gestion de priorités multiples
  • Connaissance des organismes de financement nationaux et expérience de travail au sein du système de subventions canadien.
  • Solides compétences en communication et expérience du travail à distance et de la gestion de projets.
  • Bilinguisme en anglais et en français
  • Expérience de l'animation et du développement communautaire (ou de la recherche de consensus), un atout.

Conditions

  • Travail autonome
  • Contrat à temps partiel, contrat à honoraires fixes de 36 000 $ (estimé à 60 semaines, 14h-28h/semaine, 30$/heure)
  • Travail à distance avec un horaire flexible. Vous pouvez habiter partout au Canada.

Comment postuler
Veuillez envoyer votre CV et une lettre avec les éléments suivants :

  • Votre présentation, merci de mentionner votre expérience pertinente pour le poste et votre relation avec les arts indépendants.
  • Une brève note sur vos compétences linguistiques.
  • Toutes les propositions doivent être envoyées à hiring@imaa.ca avant le 24 février 2023. Les candidatures doivent être soumises en anglais ou en français avec pour objet "Candidature, chargé.e de projet - [votre nom]".

Si vous avez des questions ou des besoins d'accessibilité concernant la soumission d'une candidature, veuillez contacter (en français ou en anglais) Barbora Racevičiūtė (elle/her) à dir@imaa.ca.

L'AAMI est fermement engagée à corriger les inégalités historiques en matière d'emploi dans le secteur qu'elle sert et travaille de manière proactive pour centrer la diversité au sein de l'organisation. Nous accueillons toutes les candidatures de femmes, de personnes racisées, de peuples autochtones, de personnes handicapées, de personnes de toutes orientations sexuelles et de tous genres, et d'autres personnes susceptibles de contribuer à une plus grande diversification des idées. Des supports d'accès seront mis à la disposition des candidats handicapés dans le cadre du processus de recrutement. Toute information personnelle communiquée dans le cadre de votre candidature restera strictement confidentielle. Les candidatures ne seront partagées qu'avec le comité de recrutement et seront supprimées du stockage en nuage privé de l'AAMI une fois le poste de chef de projet pourvu.

Nous vous remercions de votre intérêt. En raison du volume, seul.es les candidat.es présélectionné.es seront contacté.es.

*Le bureau national de l'AIMA est situé à Montréal, mais nous considérerons les candidats basés ailleurs au Canada. Nous observons actuellement des protocoles de travail à domicile. Le candidat retenu pourrait être appelé à voyager dans le cadre de ses fonctions.

Ce poste est financé par le ministère du Patrimoine canadien.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, February 24, 2023
Start Date: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Remote (Montreal)
Province: 
Quebec
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Project Manager, Building Anti-Racism Capacity and Action in the Media Arts

— CSMARI: Building Anti-Racism Capacity and Action in the Media Arts

Application deadline: February 24, 2023
Anticipated start date: March 2023
Conditions: $36,000 lump sum contract
(estimated at 60 weeks, 14h-28h/week, 30$/hour)
Type of work: Remote*

Us [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 100 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.

We [The Project]
From April 1 2023, to March 31, 2024, The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) will undertake “Building Anti-Racism Capacity and Action in the Media Arts” a capacity-building initiative for member organizations across Canada to develop and implement tailored strategies for equity within their organizations, leading to measurable change in the areas of staffing, governance and/or programming. The process will actively engage one cohort of five to six organizations and pair each participating organization with consultants in anti-racism and anti-oppression training and organizational change to conduct self-assessments, identify priorities and determine goals. This framework will involve stakeholders at all levels of each participating organization (staff, board, members, and broader community). Activities will be supported by the creation of peer affinity groups to share learnings between participating organizations.

Preliminary Project Timeline
March 2023: Start of Position
March to April 2023: Research, Consultation, Project Conceptualisation
April to May 2023: Selection of participating organizations
May to December 2023: Project Delivery
December 2023 to March 2024: End of the Project

You [Project Manager]
Mandate
The Project Manager will lead the project and see it through all its phases from visioning, to initiation, delivery and assessment.

Reporting to the National Director, you will work closely with the IMAA team and Project Advisory to implement the project in accordance with sectoral needs, EDI principles, and IMAA’s mandate. The Project Manager will also be called upon to maintain relationships with IMAA's partners and build new strategic relationships.

Responsibilities
Lead: The Project Manager will lead the CSMARI project from March 2023 — March 2024

  • Manage project budgets in collaboration with the IMAA Director
  • Lead the selection of participating organizations
  • Lead the recruitment of participating consultants
  • Vision and execute outreach strategies to ensure the reach and relevance of the CSMARI project to relevant communities
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues providing information regarding the research, outreach, participant selection, hiring, interview, and communications phases of the project
  • Lead community consultations with stakeholders to inform project deliverables
  • Communicate with and prepare reports and updates for public sector funders
  • Produce public reports at key milestones in the development process
  • Engage in active ongoing evaluation of the project, measuring its impact and making recommendations for immediate improvements and future changes
  • Respond to project related tasks and duties as required.

Support: The Project Manager will be the primary support for project participants, ensuring their successful engagement with the initiative.

  • Liaise with and between the consultants and the participating organizations
  • Support the development of initiative plans, learning timelines, procedures

Qualifications

  • Aptitude working within and critical engagement with anti-oppression and equity frameworks
  • Experience in project and budget management
  • Experience working in artist-run, DIY, and/or independent organizations and collectives
  • Excellent organizational skills and practices
  • Experience working independently and juggling multiple priorities
  • Knowledge of national funding bodies and experience working within the Canadian granting system
  • Strong communication skills and experience with remote work and project management
  • Bilingualism in English and French
  • Facilitation and community building (or consensus building) experience is an asset

Conditions

  • Self-employment
  • Part-time contract, $36,000 fixed fee contract (estimated at 60 weeks, 14h-28h/week, 30$/hour)
  • Remote work with a flexible schedule. You can live anywhere in Canada.

How To Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter with the following elements:

Your interest and qualifications for the role, please mention your experience relevant to the position and your relationship to the independent arts.
A brief note on your language skills.

All proposals should be sent to hiring@imaa.ca by February 24, 2023. Applications should be submitted in either English or French with the subject line "Application, Project Manager - [your name]".

If you have any questions or accessibility needs regarding the submission of an application, please contact (in French or English) Barbora Racevičiūtė (she/her) at hiring@imaa.ca.
IMAA is strongly committed to correcting historical employment inequities in the sector it serves and is working proactively to centre diversity within the organization. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Access supports will be made available to applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. Any personal information shared as a part of your application will be kept strictly confidential. Applications will only be shared with the hiring committee, and will be deleted from IMAA's private cloud storage once the Project Manager position is filled.

We thank you for your interest. Due to volume only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*IMAA’s National Office is located in Montréal, but we will consider applicants based elsewhere in Canada. We are currently observing work from home protocols. The successful candidate may be required to travel as part of their functions.

This position is funded through the department of Canadian Heritage

Application Deadline: 
Friday, February 24, 2023
Start Date: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Remote (Montreal)
Province: 
Quebec
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Direction générale

Placée sous l’autorité du comité d’administration, la direction générale du CCF est la première responsable de la gestion de l’organisme. À ce titre, elle planifie, coordonne et supervise l’ensemble des activités de gestion des ressources humaines et financières ainsi que la réalisation de la programmation et de projets dans le but de mettre en oeuvre la planification stratégique de l’organisme. De plus, elle effectue des activités de représentation et de démarchages tant au niveau provincial que national. Elle peut agir à titre de porte-parole de l’organisme lorsque cette tâche lui est déléguée par la présidence.

Les tâches de la direction générale comprennent :
– Informer et conseiller le conseil d’administration relativement aux grandes orientations et au développement stratégique de l’organisme (incluant son plan stratégique) ;
– Rapporter sur les progrès réalisés et l’atteinte des objectifs stratégiques ;
– Coordonner la mise en oeuvre du plan stratégique ;
– Embaucher et gérer des ressources humaines ;
– Superviser ou gérer des projets ;
– Gérer les finances de l’organisme ;
– Rechercher des sources de financement diversifiées ;
– Faire de la représentation, tant en relations gouvernementales que publiques ;
– Assurer les bonnes communications internes et externes ;
– Assurer la liaison auprès de la présidence de l’organisme ;
– Coordonner les réunions du conseil d’administration et l’AGA

Profil recherché :
• Diplôme universitaire en administration, sciences sociales, ou arts et médias ; ou expériences dans le milieu culturel et artistique équivalentes.
• Très bonne capacité de communication en français et en anglais, à l’oral et à l’écrit ;
• Expérience en poste de leadership ;
• Excellente capacité à déterminer des priorités ;
• Capacité à agir comme porte-parole et/ou habilités en représentations publiques ;
• Expérience relative aux médias un atout ;
• Capacité d’analyse et de développement stratégiques ;
• Expérience en revendication et en démarchage ;
• Connaissances de la réalité des arts et de la culture en Saskatchewan et compréhension des besoins des communautés francophones en lieu minoritaire ;
• Connaissances des outils informatiques, tels que la navigation internet, la suite Office et l’environnement MAC ;
• Expérience en gestion des ressources humaines; supervision d’une équipe en télétravail / travail à distance un atout ;
• Expérience de gestion et/ou de coordination de projets et excellent sens de l’organisation ;
• Capacité de gestion de budget un atout ;
• Expérience de création de partenariat un atout ;
• Connaissance du secteur associatif francophone de la Saskatchewan un atout.

Autres éléments pertinents
• Être citoyen.ne canadien.ne ;
• Flexibilité dans la gestion du temps ;
• Disponibilités occasionnelles soirs et fins de semaine ;
• Déplacements fréquents à l’intérieur de la Saskatchewan ;
• Permis de conduire obligatoire.

Toute personne intéressée est invitée à soumettre sa candidature en envoyant une lettre de motivation et son curriculum vitae par courriel à ccf@culturel.ca et en CC à presidence@culturel.ca jusqu’au 28 février 2023 inclusivement.
Seules les personnes sélectionnées seront contactées.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range: 
Salaire et bénéfices compétitif avec les normes du secteur communautaire et culturel en Saskatchewan ; organisation des plages horaires et salaire ouverts à la négociation.
Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Start Date: 
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Le poste de D.G. est rattaché au siège social du CCF, situé au 216-1440 9e Avenue Nord à Regina en Saskatchewan; flexibilité pour exécution de la fonction à partir de Saskatoon (bureau satellite).
Province: 
Saskatchewan
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
French
Additional Languages: 
L'anglais
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

General Manager

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this position works collaboratively and in partnership with the Artistic Director to advance the mission, vision, and strategic plans of the organization, and is responsible for all administrative and operational areas of WCD’s operations, including financial, personnel, facility, marketing, and fundraising.

This is a position for a self-starter who is comfortable implementing strategies and taking initiative, as well as being hands-on managing day-to-day office administration. As WCD gears up for its 60th anniversary season, we are looking to grow our subscriber and donor base. While fundraising experience is not required, it is considered a valuable asset.

While a full-time position is preferred, we are open to flexible working arrangements and discussions about how to best structure the position. This position will occasionally work evenings and weekends to accommodate activities such as board meetings, performances, fundraising events, and representation of the organization at public events.

Key Responsibilities of this position:
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director, implement and monitor strategic initiatives and take a lead role in future planning, with the understanding that artistic programming is lead by the Artistic Director
- Maintain full awareness and oversight of financial records of the organization; Prepare budget reports (including actuals and projections) for each board meeting and to the Treasurer as requested
- Lead grant writing, in collaboration with the Artistic Director, prepare all applications and final reports for operating and project funding to government agencies and departments
- Develop and drive the Company’s fundraising efforts to governments, corporations, foundations, and individuals; Actively seek out additional opportunities for funding support and donations (foundations, corporations, and individuals), leveraging support from the Artistic Director and Board
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director, oversee recruitment, selection, and compensation of staff and contractors. Supervise the activities of administrative personnel. It is understood that the Artistic - Director manages all artistic staff including technical personnel
- Ensure the facility is maintained and oversee contracting, service, and rental agreements
- Work with third-party providers to develop and oversee annual marketing and publicity plans to ensure subscription and single-ticket revenues are met, and the Company maintains an active community profile
In collaboration with the Artistic Director, seek out opportunities to elevate the profile of the Company
Additional administrative responsibilities including office management

Please Apply if You Have:
- Work experience in the arts or another non-profit environment
- Strong relational and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven ability to work independently
- Experience managing budget/financials; basic understanding of accounting
- Strong operational, organizational, and problem-solving skills with proven results
- Grant writing experience

Not Required, but Considered to be an Asset:
- Knowledge or passion for contemporary dance
- Experience with Quickbooks
- Knowledge of fundraising and audience development
- Experience with marketing/social media
- Experience with volunteer management

To apply for this position, please submit your resume by email to the Board of Directors at jobs.winnipegcontemps@gmail.com by Friday, March 3rd, 2023.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be subject to a Criminal Background check and Child Abuse Registry check. WCD recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

WCD is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other applicable Provincially protected status. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

About WCD
WCD advances the artistic vitality and excellence in dance by creating, producing, teaching, and presenting contemporary dance with a view to advancing the art form for professional artists and audiences alike. Evolving and responsive, WCD enables vital intersections, linkages, and exchanges among dance creators, dance interpreters, spectators, and communities. WCD presents a broad range of creative work, the choreography of its Artistic Director, and is committed to being a place where the creative work of Indigenous, Black, People of Color, and other marginalized groups is respected, encouraged, and shared. WCD’s three-show subscription series is typically the focal point of each season. Additional programming since 2020 includes touring, community performances, WCD’s Emerging Artist Initiative, opportunities for Guest Artists, creative workshops, professional-level classes, and more.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range: 
45,000 - 50,000
Application Deadline: 
Friday, March 3, 2023
Start Date: 
Monday, May 8, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Additional Languages: 
French
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Director of Finance

Summit Search Group has partnered with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC) on the recruitment of a Director of Finance. The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre was Canada’s first English language regional theatre, created when two Winnipeg theatre companies merged in 1958 under Artistic Director John Hirsch and General Manager Tom Hendry. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, Royal MTC aspires to both reflect and engage the community it serves. Royal MTC produces ten plays at two venues, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, extensive engagement, outreach and educational activities, and an annual Regional Tour.

Reporting to the Executive Director and a valued member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall management of financial and accounting operations, budgeting, banking and investments. This includes Box Office, Fundraising and the accounts of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. The Director of Finance manages two staff members (Accounts Payable Administrator and Payroll Administrator), and third-party contractors including commercial banking, investment managers, and an audit firm.

The Director of Finance is a self-motivated, hands on, detail oriented professional. The ideal candidate must be well organized, able to meet deadlines and enjoy the challenges and rewards of working in a busy but small office environment. As the successful candidate, you must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and communicate effectively.

Financial Accounting and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare monthly financial statements.
  • Develop and maintain financial accounting systems.
  • Conduct bookkeeping functions including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payrolls.
  • Prepare Bank reconciliations for operating and investment accounts.
  • Ensure that capital assets are properly recorded and amortized.
  • With Department heads, develop and manage annual budgets.

Payroll:

  • Supervise Payroll Administrator to ensure that independent contractors and employees are paid in a timely, accurate manner and that union dues, employee insurance, benefits, and RRSP contributions are processed accurately.
  • Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time.
  • Negotiate and manage employee insurance and benefits plans.
  • Banking and Investment Management:
  • Manage relationships with bank and with investment managers.
  • Renew banking and investment management agreements as required.
  • Report to key external funders regarding investment returns and disbursement of funds.
  • Complete annual Canadian Arts Data (CADAC) financial filings, statutory and ad hoc sectoral surveys.

Compliance to Laws and Regulations:

  • File annual Registered Charities Returns with CRA.
  • Ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations, including GST and PST, and payroll statutory remittances
  • Maintain all legal records.

Board and Committees:

  • Prepare materials for monthly Finance (OP) Committee meetings.
  • Present financial statements and investment returns to MTC Foundation meetings annually.
  • Attend Foundation, Finance Committee meetings, Board meetings occasionally, and AGM.

Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary education in Commerce, Accounting, or equivalent.
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of senior management experience preferably in a non-profit organization or equivalent.
  • Technology competencies including business accounting software (Sage Accounting, Microsoft Excel), Payroll systems (Grand Master is considered an asset), and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Royal MTC is on a deliberate and strategic path to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and to becoming an anti-racist organization. We desire to attract a workforce that reflects and shares these values. Recognizing the history of underrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and people of colour (IBPOC) leadership positions in our company, we will prioritize qualified individuals who self-identify as IBPOC. MTC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with all applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of our process.

For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Gail Eckert, Director, at Summit Search Group, Gail.Eckert@summitsearchgroup.com

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

 

 

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range: 
90,000 - 105,000
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Start Date: 
Monday, May 1, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail
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Programming Manager

THE ORGANIZATION

Northcrest Developments (“Northcrest”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP”), which owns the 370-acre Downsview Airport Lands. Northcrest is responsible for leading the redevelopment of this extraordinary site, which will be transformed into a series of thriving complete, mixed-use communities over the coming decades.

With a 30-year horizon before development is complete, Northcrest recognizes the opportunity to pursue public-facing activities on the lands to create an early sense of place. Using arts & culture, sports & recreation, innovation pilots, and other placemaking initiatives, there is an opportunity for the Downsview Airport Lands to immediately become a hub for community, commercial and cultural activity, with programming taking place across the 2.1km runway and inside large-scale hangars. This is a once in a generation opportunity to become a part of an extraordinary city-building and destination-making project.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director, Site Activation & Programming, the Programming Manager will curate and produce experiences, events, installations and activations on the site, as well as provide client-servicing to third parties who choose to host their independently produced activities on the Downsview Airport Lands. With the unique opportunity to help build a vibrant public destination from the ground up, the Programming Manager will curate and implement high-quality and well-executed programs that reflect local priorities as well as activities with city-wide appeal.

The Programming Manager will ensure the success of these programs by collaborating with other internal departments to drive attendance and secure external partnerships. In addition, this role will work collaboratively with the rest of the Northcrest team to support the overall master plan development, to assist in implementing organizational strategy, integrate responsible development, and participate in community outreach and engagement.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programming

  • Develop programs that drive traffic to the site and enrich both the local community and city-at-large.
  • Build strong relationships with a diverse group of talent who deliver programming and activation, with a high priority on local talent.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director, Site Activation & Programming to create a programming calendar of Northcrest-produced events and installations onsite.
  • Curate and hire artists, animators and activators to fulfill the programming plan.
  • Establish mutually beneficial partnerships and co-producing relationships.
  • Collaborate with external advisory committees.
  • Deliver programming plans through a lens of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
  • Participate in setting the direction of both the interim activation strategy and long-term district activation strategy.

Producing

  • Produce and oversee the smooth execution of all Northcrest-produced events and installations including contracting, logistics and safety-planning.
  • Manage a program budget and schedule, including identifying all resources, such as event support staff and suppliers.
  • Ensure all permit requirements are in place for events and activations and ensure all bylaws requirements are met.
  • Supervise and support placemaking and public art consultants in the execution of their mandates.
  • Create systems and processes that ensure a smooth and positive customer service experience for attendees.

Event Management

  • Serve as a point person for short-term third-party event and activation rentals.
  • Lead tours, prepare initial estimates and negotiate license agreements.
  • Assist and guide clients in determining event requirements.
  • Act as liaison between the client and the site to ensure successful execution.
  • Coordinate the timely implementation of all landlord obligations for third-party events and activations.

Marketing, Sponsorship & Community Engagement

  • Support communications, sponsorship and engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with the marketing department to develop communication plans for all onsite events.
  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, Site Activation & Programming, pursue sponsorship and other funding opportunities to support in-house programming and ensure the fulfillment of all sponsor or partner obligations.
  • Support the Public Affairs team in maximizing the value of onsite programming for community engagement, community relations and government relations.
  • Other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

 

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in an events or cultural environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
  • Demonstrable experience with both grassroots and large-scale programming and producing.
  • Practical experience in curating, event logistics, community outreach, and production management.
  • Proven ability to be detail oriented in a faced-paced environment while managing the dynamic of multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to be both a creative spirit and pragmatic implementer.
  • An entrepreneurial approach to working, with an independent and highly motivated work ethic.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
  • A proven commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, interpersonal relationship management, and conflict resolution.
  • Excellent and proven organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and react quickly to changing circumstances.
  • A strong team orientation and collaborative approach.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to work occasional variable work hours in accordance with event schedules which could include early mornings, late nights and or weekends (time off in lieu will be given).
  • Proven success in fundraising and sales is an asset.
  • Commitment to the company’s goals and values.

 

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be offered, complete with salary and benefits.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by email with your cover letter and resume by no later than March 5th, 2023. Send to: Northcrest@searchlightpartnersgroup.com

Northcrest Developments is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of the public we serve.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted by Searchlight Partners.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Director of Operations

THE ORGANIZATION

Northcrest Developments (“Northcrest”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP”), which owns the 370-acre Downsview Airport Lands. Northcrest is responsible for leading the redevelopment of this extraordinary site, which will be transformed into a series of thriving complete, mixed-use communities over the coming decades.

With a 30-year horizon before development is complete, Northcrest recognizes the opportunity to pursue public-facing activities on the lands to create an early sense of place (“site activation”). Using arts & culture, sports & recreation, innovation pilots, and other placemaking initiatives, there is an opportunity for the Downsview Airport Lands to immediately become a hub for community, commercial and cultural activity, with programming taking place across the 2.1km runway and inside large-scale hangars. This is a once in a generation opportunity to become a part of an extraordinary city-building and destination-making project.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director, Site Activation & Programming, the Director of Operations, Site Activation (“Director of Operations”), will oversee the physical transformation of key areas on the Downsview Airport Lands into programming spaces for events, festivals, recreation and innovation pilots, and then develop and manage the operational systems for the day-to-day management of these new cultural destinations.

With a combination of project management, site management and general management duties, the Director of Operations will oversee infrastructure development, leasing and licensing, scheduling, operating policies, permitting, financial systems, staffing and site servicing in the programming zones in order to effectively host first-class internal and third-party activities. In addition, this role will work collaboratively with the rest of the Northcrest team to support the overall master plan vision, to assist in implementing organizational strategy, integrate responsible development, and support community outreach and engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Development

  • Manage the physical development of the site that is required to support the programming zones.
  • Contribute infrastructure, operational and financial planning to the design of programming areas in order to create spaces that will meet the needs of users.
  • Prepare RFP and RFQ for the procurement of services.
  • Manage project managers, designers and other consultants and contractors to implement programming areas including access, servicing, parking, and other supporting infrastructure on time and on budget.
  • Collaborate with prospective anchor cultural tenants to assess their needs and provide information and guidance on relevant site conditions.
  • Coordinate all permits and site plans required for programming zone activities in collaboration with the Development team.
  • Prepare capital improvement and maintenance plans and assess ongoing repairs and upgrades to the programming zones.

Operations

  • Develop long-range and short-term strategic and operational plans and systems with the site activation team.
  • Create and maintain systems for scheduling and managing internal and external programs and activities.
  • Develop contractual policies and obligations for all-third parties who license or lease space in the programming zones.
  • Create and maintain security, health & safety, staffing and operating policies that govern all site activation activities and ensure a first-rate public experience.
  • Develop and manage financial systems for efficient budget tracking and the tracking of receivables and payables related to site activation.
  • Establish and manage property management and site management contracts and schedules for the programming zones, as well as a parking strategy.
  • Collaborate with the Infrastructure team on shuttle routing and operations, as well as active transportation routes to address first/last mile solutions.

General Management

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the programming zones.
  • In partnership with the Executive Director, Site Activation & Programming, negotiate license and lease agreements.
  • Manage the development, administration and monitoring of annual and project budgets including processing, tracking and submission of purchases, contracts, revenues and expenditures.
  • Review both internal and third-party event plans and ensure they are comprehensive and at a high standard of safety and excellence.
  • Implement and supervise all landlord obligations required for license and lease fulfillment in the programming zones.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with all relevant city departments and neighbouring organizations, and ensure compliance with all relevant Federal, Provincial and City policies, bylaws and guidelines.
  • Hire and supervise contract staff.
  • Attend key events and event milestones.
  • Other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

 

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in an events or cultural environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
  • Demonstrable experience with large-scale site/venue management, project management, and operations management.
  • Experience in site/venue infrastructure and operations, lease/license negotiation and management, parking management, health & safety planning, event logistics, and/or production management.
  • Practical experience in coordinating contractors and external suppliers involving a wide range of contracts and trades.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislations, regulations, codes, collective agreements, protocols and policies such as Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health protocols, AODA, WHMIS, relevant City By-Laws, etc.
  • Ability to work with and create AutoCad drawings is an asset.
  • Past experience managing construction projects is an asset.
  • Proven ability to be detail oriented in a faced-paced environment while managing the dynamic of multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • An entrepreneurial approach to working, with an independent and highly motivated work ethic.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
  • A proven commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, interpersonal relationship management, and conflict resolution.
  • Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and react quickly to changing circumstances.
  • A strong team orientation and collaborative approach.
  • Willingness to work occasional variable work hours in accordance with the event schedule which could include early mornings, late nights and or weekends (time off in lieu will be given).
  • Commitment to the company’s goals and values.

 

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be offered, complete with salary and benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by email with your cover letter and resume by no later than March 5th, 2023. Send to: Northcrest@searchlightpartnersgroup.com

Northcrest Developments is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of the public we serve.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted by Searchlight Partners.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Director of Advancement

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Faculty of Music is seeking a high-performing senior fundraising professional to fill the role of Director of Advancement. Possessing a track record of success in increasingly senior advancement leadership positions in large-scale institutional settings, the Director of Advancement will lead and manage the Faculty of Music’s advancement programs with the goal of increasing fundraising revenues and alumni engagement in support of the Faculty of Music’s highest academic and institutional priorities.

This is an exciting time to join the University of Toronto and work on the most ambitious campaign in Canadian history. Launched in December 2021, Defy Gravity: The Campaign for the University of Toronto seeks to raise $4 billion for the University’s highest priorities.
The Director of Advancement will be a member of the Vice-President, Advancement’s University-wide Senior Advancement Leadership Team. The Director will report jointly to the Dean of the Faculty of Music and to the Vice President, Advancement or designate (typically the AVP Divisional Relations). 

Passionate about music and the arts, the new incumbent will have superior solicitation experience and will be enthusiastic and committed to setting and achieving bold advancement goals in the areas of major gifts, stewardship, annual leadership giving and alumni engagement. As such, the Director will also embody a strong dedication to define the leading edge of advancement practice in Canada and to enhance the University’s overall reputation for advancement excellence.

The Director of Advancement will demonstrate exemplary leadership and team building skills, as well as a strong commitment to develop and empower a team of high-performance advancement professionals to new heights of achievement.

With a sincere openness to continued growth and learning about equity, diversity and inclusion, the Director of Advancement will be supported by and will build upon the University of Toronto’s collective efforts to strengthening the foundations of inclusivity and belonging, ensuring an environment where all are welcome and can thrive.

Possessing outstanding communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with others, the Director will effectively establish and foster efforts to meaningfully engage alumni and volunteers in support of the Faculty of Music’s academic mission.

This position has a target hiring salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 per annum. A full range of pension and benefits are also provided, and further information about University of Toronto benefits can be found at https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

This is a continuing, full-time position and will be based at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. Regular work during evenings and weekends will be required for this position as the role will require attendance at evening and weekend performances. This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Deeply rooted in one of the world’s most diverse city regions, U of T brings a comprehensive approach to solving complex social, economic, and health issues at scale. Our unrivalled commitment to excellence, inclusion, and removing barriers to higher education opens up worlds of opportunity for students.

Canada’s largest and most renowned research-intensive university, the University of Toronto has more than 95,000 students in more than 1000 programs of study across three campuses, along with nearly 23,000 faculty and staff, and more than 640,000 alumni in over 180 countries.

Widely recognized as a global leader in research and education, the University is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the world and the top university in Canada, placing 18th in the most recent annual Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, and 26th in the QS World University Rankings. The University of Toronto is also 1st in Canada in the research-focused Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Established in 1827, the University has an operating budget of $3.12 billion, research grants and contract support of $1.45 billion, and more than 19 million holdings in a research library that is ranked one of the top three research libraries in North America. 

U of T’s globally recognized network of faculty members, alumni, and partners creates a unique educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students. With one of the strongest teaching faculties across all disciplines – spanning medicine to business, urban studies to engineering, humanities to education, and more – our students have the opportunity to learn from and work with professors who are some of today’s thought leaders.

Canada’s leading teaching and research University, the University of Toronto is ranked one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2023 for the 17th consecutive year, and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers for 2022. Committed to enhancing the diversity and experience of both staff and students, U of T offers employees challenging work, flexible family-friendly programs and opportunities for professional and personal development.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF MUSIC
For more than 100 years, the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto has been Canada’s leading institution for music creation, performance education, and research. As a cultural cornerstone in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic cities, the Faculty prepares future generations of arts leaders — hundreds of performers, composers, scholars, and educators who shape tomorrow’s musical experience, sustain Canada’s cultural economy, and have significant global impact.

Values
• The transculturally transformative power of music
• Diversity and fostering individuality in our students, faculty, and staff
• Excellence and equity of opportunity, developing individuals to the best of their and our ability
• Tradition and innovation, reaffirming fundamental practices while creating new ones
• Education and the responsibility to create positive change
• Academic and artistic freedom of expression

With over 550 undergraduate and over 350 graduate students, the Faculty of Music is home to 60 internationally renowned full-time faculty members and over 130 part-time faculty members, many of whom continue to actively work in a professional music capacity.  Academic areas for education and training at the undergraduate level and for study and research at the graduate level include:  Composition, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Theory, Music Education and Music Technology.  The Faculty offers more than 37 degree programs, including BMus, MMus, DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts), MA, PhD, diplomas and certificates. 

Research at the Faculty of Music focuses on understanding music and sound in a global context as expressive cultural communication. Music researchers decipher music and its cultural codes as a reflection of societal values. At UofT Music, creativity-driven research encompasses humanities and social-sciences disciplines, music composition and performance, and many interdisciplinary fields such as music technology & digital media, and music & health sciences. 

Making an impact in cultural communities across the globe, the 7,500 alumni of the Faculty of Music include the caliber of:  mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo (BMusPerf 2016), Grammy nominee, Juno Award winner, Winner of First Prize in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions; soprano Teresa Stratas (ADip 1959), winner of multiple Grammy Awards; Liona Boyd (BMusPerf 1972), Juno Award-winning classical guitarist; Owen Pallett (BMus 2002), composer and violinist who won the Polaris Music Prize in 2006 and was nominated for Best Original Score at the Academy Awards for Her (2013); Roydon Tse (DMA 2019, MMus 2015), composer who has worked with numerous prestigious companies, including the Brussels, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Brno Philharmonic Orchestras, and members of the Paris Opera; Kris Davis (BMusPerf 2001), composer and jazz pianist whose album Diatom Ribbons was named the top Jazz Album of 2019 by The New York Times.

The Visiting Artists & Scholars program is a distinctive feature of the Faculty. Each year, the program provides the community with rich opportunities for interaction with the world’s leading scholars, composers, educators and performers.

The Faculty of Music offers world-class performance space where notable Faculty graduates can return to dazzle audiences, talented students can hone their artistic skills, and community members can enjoy and participate in a diverse array of programming. More than 600 events and performances are offered in most years.

Performance Venues:
Our venues host more performances annually than any other local institution, making them some of the most visible stages in Toronto.
• MacMillan Theatre (815 seats) - Located in the Edward Johnson Building, one of Toronto’s largest stages, with an orchestra pit for 50 musicians, and the only full fly-tower in a post-secondary institution in Canada.
• Walter Hall (490 seats) - Walter Hall is one of Toronto’s finest and most intimate auditoriums and the city’s most active chamber music venue. The concert hall features a world-class Casavant Frères pipe organ.
• Jay Telfer Forum - Currently in the planning stages in an exciting new facility at 90 Queen's Park Crescent.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Toronto and the Faculty of Music
The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto is deeply committed to furthering equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our community, city, and the world. We are working to weave these principles throughout the Faculty of Music, in our programs, teaching and learning environments, concerts and performances, committee work, and special events.

The Task Force on Equity and Belonging, the Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Committee, and the Teaching and Learning Committee are three key components of our collective efforts to strengthening the foundations of inclusivity and belonging, work that will benefit all who learn, teach, and work at the Faculty of Music to ensure an environment where all are welcome and can thrive. The Faculty of Music has also recently hired an inaugural Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to help support these efforts.

ADVANCEMENT AT THE FACULTY OF MUSIC
The Advancement Team is an administrative unit of the Faculty of Music and is a high-performing team of four advancement professionals, who are responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of alumni and friends and raising awareness among current and prospective stakeholders about the importance of investing in the Faculty. Key components of the Faculty Advancement program are fundraising, alumni engagement, advancement communications and special events.

The office works in partnership with the Vice-President, Advancement and the Division of University Advancement (DUA) as part of the joint reporting and to ensure alignment and consistency with the overall goals of the University and Faculty.

Faculty of Music Campaign Priorities & Philanthropic Opportunities
As the Faculty of Music enters its second century, a new level of achievement is envisioned – becoming a truly global leader in research, composition and performance. The Faculty of Music will accomplish this through internationalizing our student body, strengthening our interdisciplinary research and impact and community outreach, and undertaking essential upgrades to our infrastructure. The Faculty of Music presents an array of projects and unique opportunities for donors and partners to help elevate the Faculty’s global stature by providing private funding for its top strategic priorities.

Attracting Global Student Enrolment
To be a truly global music school, we need to ensure we have the resources needed to compete for the best students from around the world. The academic world of music research, training and performance is highly competitive, and top institutions in the U.S., Europe and Asia actively seek out the most promising and talented students both at home and internationally. To ensure we can contend for the same talent, the Faculty of Music needs to build a robust endowment to support competitive scholarships. We also need a fully staffed international recruitment office that can proactively seek out the international scholars, composers and performers who truly represent the future of our field and will, in turn, raise the global stature of the institution that trained them. Our goal over the next decade is to increase our intake of international graduate students.

Deepening our interdisciplinary partnerships
The Faculty of Music has numerous active partnerships within the University, including collaborations with research units in the humanities, education, business, law and medicine. To further cultivate these interdisciplinary projects and programs, we seek funding dedicated to innovation, and dedicated champions to lead new areas of interdisciplinary scholarship such as a Chair in World Music and Ethnomusicology, and a Chair in Music and Health.

Revitalizing our World-Class Venues
To attract the best students and cultivate our interdisciplinary strengths, we need to bring our infrastructure into the 21st century. Most of the Faculty of Music’s infrastructure was built more than 50 years ago. While these spaces have served our students and faculty admirably, we have outgrown our physical plant in many ways. Capital revitalization will focus on four areas: Walter Hall, MacMillan Theatre and Opera, the Music Library and the new Jay Telfer Forum.

 

ADVANCEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
The Division of University Advancement (DUA) promotes and supports the University of Toronto by engaging a worldwide community of more than 640,000 alumni, plus many donors and friends. DUA encompasses a highly skilled team of staff focused in the areas of development, alumni and volunteer engagement, advancement services, and advancement marketing and communications. The uniquely integrated structure of University Advancement encourages each division to bring its particular strengths and expertise to the common cause of advancing U of T’s relations with alumni, donors, and friends. In this ecosystem, there is an emphasis on the collaboration, diplomacy, teamwork and mission focus as the Division of University Advancement supports our Faculties, Campuses and Divisions as a shared service.

The Division of University Advancement at the University of Toronto is committed to a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on doubling annual fundraising performance on a sustainable basis; doubling the number of newly engaged alumni by 2023; achieving Advancement goals through the foundational integration of Alumni Relations and Development both centrally and through collaborations with divisional colleagues; creating an organization and culture that fosters leadership, initiative, effectiveness, and community; and contributing to the creation of an external relations strategy for a transforming image, reputation and standing of U of T along an axis of differentiation and excellence.

DEFY GRAVITY: THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
On December 13, 2021, the University proudly launched Defy Gravity: The Campaign for the University of Toronto. The largest university campaign in Canadian history will harness the power of our worldwide community, including 640,000 alumni, 95,000 students, and 23,000 faculty and staff, for the betterment of humanity.

From pioneering work in the humanities to the breakthrough development of neural networks, the University of Toronto has a long history of tackling the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity of its faculty, students, and alumni. 

In a world searching for positive change, we will build on this tradition to address some of the biggest challenges facing our city, country, and planet as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and grapple with this age of climate change, inequality, and mass technological disruption. 

Through our commitment to inclusive excellence, we will bring together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to lead pandemic recovery and enable healthy lives, build inclusive cities and societies, create a sustainable future, spark creativity and culture, drive scientific discovery, power bold innovation and entrepreneurship, and support student success as we educate the next generation of creative, engaged, and empathic citizens.

The campaign theme, Defy Gravity, reflects U of T’s history of advancing the frontiers of knowledge by transcending disciplines and borders in a diverse and inclusive community that emboldens students to think big—a community that accomplishes things no one else believed possible.

Our campaign has two ambitious goals to meet today’s challenges

For the first time in U of T history, the campaign will include a goal for alumni engagement: to inspire 225,000 alumni to get involved as volunteers, mentors, donors, participants, and leaders and encourage them to contribute their time and talent to the University one million times collectively.
The campaign will also seek to raise $4 billion for the University’s highest priorities, a goal commensurate with our excellence, the breadth of our aspirations, the global footprint of our faculty, students, alumni, and donors, and our potential for life-changing impact.

Our Campaign Priorities
The campaign will advance U of T’s commitment to inclusive excellence and help the University bring together people from every conceivable background to create a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable world.
• Support Student Success
• Create a Sustainable Future
• Build Inclusive Cities & Societies
• Enable Healthy Lives
• Drive Scientific Discovery
• Spark Creativity & Culture
• Power Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Music Links:
https://faculty100.music.utoronto.ca/ 
• EDI at The Faculty of Music
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THE ROLE: DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT, FACULTY OF MUSIC
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, lead, and implement annual and multi-year plans and strategies to achieve transformational growth in lifting the Faculty of Music’s overall fundraising and alumni engagement results and to advance the Faculty’s highest academic, strategic and institutional priorities.
• Provide exemplary leadership, direction, and mentorship to a team of advancement professionals, in order to increase the impact and effectiveness of staff in advancing the Faculty of Music’s goals and to build the Faculty’s capacity in major gifts, stewardship, annual leadership giving, and alumni engagement. By example and direction, the incumbent will help create an organization and culture that values excellence, initiative, effectiveness, and community, and offers opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work closely with the Faculty of Music’s academic leadership to translate academic priorities into compelling funding propositions and alumni engagement propositions that create opportunities to advance the Faculty’s academic, institutional, and strategic priorities, both within the immediate community of the Faculty of Music’s alumni, friends, and partners, and among broader national and international constituencies.
• Represent the Faculty of Music’s priorities and mission to external constituents as an effective, credible institutional leader, persuasively projecting opportunities for engagement and maximizing opportunities for giving. This will include contributing to the Faculty’s fundraising performance by assuming personal responsibility for cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects.
• Work closely with the leadership of University Advancement to ensure alignment with the University’s best practices for fundraising and alumni relations programs, compliance with relevant University and Provostial guidelines and policies, collegial and collaborative engagement with other University advancement programs, and to take full advantage of the broad range of Division of University Advancement’s services and supports for the benefit of the Faculty of Music’s advancement programs.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Strategic leadership and management
• Lead the Faculty of Music’s advancement functions, ensuring the alignment of the Faculty’s development and alumni activities with its academic and institutional priorities and with University-wide advancement initiatives and with Provostial and Governing Council guidelines, policies and best practices.
• In close collaboration with the Dean, senior academic leadership of the Faculty of Music, and senior advancement leadership within the DUA, develop and implement strategies, initiatives, campaigns, and annual business plans that integrate development and alumni engagement activities and that advance the Faculty’s overall academic mission.
• Develop multi-year campaign strategies that frame the Faculty’s unique strengths and opportunities, align with University-wide campaign structures and practices, integrate alumni and development strategies, maximize support, and rally the Faculty community around a compelling vision for the Faculty of Music’s longer-term aspirations and goals.
• Direct the Faculty’s advancement staff, implementing measures to develop and maintain a strong team environment and a goal-oriented and evaluative approach to all advancement activities. Oversee the development, implementation and management of the departmental budget and ensure that all HR and appointment practices comply with University policies and guidelines.
• Provide input and advice to the Dean and to the Faculty of Music’s senior team with respect to advancement implications of campus projects, initiatives and priorities. Advance community building and outreach activity as an executive committee representative of the campus by attending events, speaking engagements, and advancing the Dean’s community building objectives.
• Participate on the University-wide Senior Advancement Leadership Team, and work closely with the AVP Divisional Relations and other members of the DUA leadership team as a member of the University’s senior advancement community. Represent the Faculty on important forums and works to ensure that University-wide initiatives appropriately recognize the distinctive nature of the Faculty of Music’s campus identity and requirements.

Development
• Prepare an annual development plan outlining the Faculty of Music’s advancement goals, priorities and objectives. Establish fundraising priorities and goals in conjunction with various stakeholders both within the campus and within the DUA and ensure that goals are achieved.
• Working in close collaboration with the University’s Prospect Management Office, oversee the management of major gift prospects on the campus, ensuring gift officers have strong prospect portfolios and supports that enable them to meet University-wide major gift performance standards, and ensuring major gift prospects enjoy tailored cultivation and stewardship strategies that are designed to enhance their interest and involvement in the Faculty of Music and the wider University and to maximize their satisfaction and giving over time.
• Define goals and desired outcomes for the incumbent’s own major gift prospect portfolio; identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors, and effectively steward all donors.
• Oversee the gift planning activity for the Faculty, ensuring that the program is fully functional.
• Oversee the design and implementation of an overall donor relations program that complements other University initiatives while focusing on stewardship of all donors to the Faculty of Music. Ensure the coordination of the recognition of donors at all levels pursuant to University guidelines for stewardship.
• Recruit strategic volunteer leadership and manage volunteer committees established to support the Faculty of Music’s advancement activities, to help broaden the base of meaningfully engaged prospects and donors and to help create and project an environment of warmth and appreciation for the Faculty’s donor community.
• Ensure that the Faculty of Music’s fundraising priorities, funding proposals, gift agreements, and gift announcement strategies are developed to the University’s standards in close collaboration with senior DUA leaders and in compliance with all relevant Provostial and Governing Council policies for approval, so that they protect academic integrity, embody/exemplify best practice, manage reputational issues, support equity across the University, and achieve optimal results.
• Establish the infrastructure to support the needs and aspirations of the Faculty’s academic units within the Faculty’s overall advancement strategy and annual plan. Advise academic leaders on strategic plans and policies relating to advancement to ensure the development and implementation of appropriate, effective and coordinated programs at the departmental level.
• Work with senior academic leaders and their faculty to advance prospects and steward donors.
• Maintain communications with key stakeholders (departments, alumni, students) on development strategies, activities and achievements.

Alumni Relations
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Faculty of Music’s alumni relations activities, ensuring consistency with the Faculty’s advancement strategic goals and objectives and with University-wide standards and best practices for alumni engagement and programming and ensuring integration with desired development outcomes.
• Working in close collaboration with the AVP Alumni Relations and the DUA Directors of Business Analytics and Alumni Engagement Metrics, oversee the development of plans and strategies in support of both acquisition and deepening alumni engagement. Actively collaborate with DUA Alumni Relations Program and Services team on the evolution and continuous improvement of alumni engagement strategies and align these efforts to support philanthropic goals.
• Selectively build relationships with high profile or highly motivated alumni. Ensure the development of effective volunteer identification and recruitment programs to develop resources for various Faculty needs.
• Work with the AVP Alumni Relations and AVP Divisional Relations in the development of annual business plans and strategies that include clear, measurable goals for alumni engagement, and ensure that the Faculty’s engagement data is recorded in University-wide systems.

Advancement Communications
• Liaise with the Faculty’s staff on the development and implementation of the Faculty’s advancement-related communications strategies and alignment of all messaging with the Faculty’s overall communications priorities.
• Work closely with the DUA’s advancement communications and marketing unit to develop persuasive advancement communications materials that project a compelling vision for the Faculty of Music’s unique strengths and opportunities.

Operations and Finance
• Develop, implement and manage the overall Faculty of Music’s advancement budget. Develop plans for use of budgetary resources in collaboration with the Dean of the Faculty and the Vice President, Advancement.
• Track financial performance including revenue/experience and budget controls.

Human Resources Management
• Has full managerial authority over the staff in the Faculty of Music Advancement unit.
• Working in close collaboration with the Dean, FIFSW Human Resources, and the AVP Divisional Relations, plan strategically for and define the organizational structure for the advancement unit, including the development of its organizational structure, organizational change, hiring, layoff, demotions, creating and eliminating positions, defining classifications and the qualifications for positions.
• Determine work assignments for staff based on understanding of needs, individual skill, project requirements and availability of resources.
• Ensure work tasks are completed on schedule and staff follow standards and policies.
• Discuss performance with employees to provide feedback and address performance related issues as part of the employee development process.
• Recommend training courses, seminars and conferences for staff to update and enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Consult with HR when dealing with serious issues that affect employment relationships.
• Maintain positive relations with union representatives.
• Has budget responsibilities related to the human resources management.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Required Experience & Education
• Progressive professional fundraising experience and a proven track record of executive advancement responsibility and leadership in annual, major and planned giving programs in a large complex organization, preferably in an educational or medical institution.
• Ideally, demonstrated experience in securing intricate 7 and 8 figure gifts.
• Experience in a management capacity and directing the work of others.
• Experience in organizing complex programs and events.
• Demonstrated volunteer management experience.
• Highly knowledgeable and experienced in both new and traditional channels of revenue generation.
• Proficient with and demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience working with Arbor or a similar donor and alumni database management system.
• Demonstrated strategic conceptualization, analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of current trends as they relate to duties and responsibilities of the role.
• A University degree is required.

Abilities, Qualities, and Attributes
• Real interest and appreciation for music and the arts.
• Vision, the ability to think and plan strategically, and a creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
• Demonstrated experience and success managing, motivating, and mentoring volunteers and advancement professionals, bringing out the best in teams and individuals.
• The ability to mentor, coach, motivate and inspire colleagues and volunteers.
• High level of initiative, maturity, tact and diplomacy; excellent judgement and discretion.
• A deep understanding of and sympathy for the mission of an academic and research-intensive university.
• The ability to serve as an articulate, credible representative of the University with diverse constituencies and particularly with the sophisticated individuals who support the institution.
• The ability to understand the research and teaching dimensions of a proposed project, to conceptualize them in an integrated proposal, and to make a compelling case to a donor for philanthropic support.
• An engaging personal style, a sincere interest in people, patience, a willingness to listen, and the capacity to engender trust and to establish lasting relationships.
• Reputation for integrity, openness, decisiveness and sound judgement.
• A high level of comfort interacting with academic leaders as well as donors and volunteers.
• The ability to navigate and be effective within a complex matrix organization that values collaboration and teamwork as well as individual initiative and creativity.
• Excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills, including the ability to set ambitious fundraising goals and to establish an internal system for meeting deadlines, tracking, follow-up, monitoring, and reporting of progress.
• Ability to work in a hectic and results-oriented environment with a strong capacity to meet targets, deadlines and budgets.
• A high energy level, an appropriate degree of sophistication and self-confidence, optimism (and the ability to engender optimism in others) and a sense of humour.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and capacity to work with international students and donors.
Other Considerations
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required.
• Valid passport for international travel required.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS
For more information, please contact Sylvie Battisti, at KCI Search + Talent via email at UofTMusic@kcitalent.com by March 3, 2023.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should please send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

To view full position brief, please visit: www.kcitalent.com

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.
Vaccination: The University may from time to time introduce or re-introduce new, previous, or revised measures relating to COVID-19 or any future pandemic. You will be provided with appropriate information and instruction on applicable measures. For more information on the University’s COVID-19 response, please refer to the University’s Response to COVID-19.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, March 3, 2023
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

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