Development Lead - Theatre Fundraising & Donor Growth

Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vacation and paid sick leave

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

Necessary Angel Theatre Company is seeking a collaborative Development Manager to lead fundraising and contributed revenue growth. Working closely with the Artistic Director, General Manager, and Board of Directors, the successful candidate will build support through individual giving, grants, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and donor stewardship.

This full-time role is hybrid and offers opportunities to advance Ontario theatre philanthropy, manage the CRM, and drive campaigns, donor

Qualifications

Minimum three years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience.
Demonstrated success writing grant applications.
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Experience using donor databases or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the annual fundraising plan.
Build, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and major gift prospects.
Research, write, and manage grants and foundation relationships.
Develop and steward corporate sponsorships.
Coordinate fundraising campaigns, donor events, and stewardship initiatives.
Maintain the donor database (CRM), process gifts, issue tax receipts, and prepare fundraising reports.
Support Board fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.