Job (Calgary): DEVELOPMENT AND MAJOR GIFTS MANAGER – Alberta Theatre Projects

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Theatre Projects seeks a full-time Development and Major Gifts Manager to work with the Executive & Artistic Director to secure corporate sponsorships and drive fundraising from individual donors. The role develops strategic plans to meet annual, endowment, and special project goals, while building strong relationships with sponsors and donors.

The successful candidate will lead fundraising initiatives, supervise staff, and contribute to a collaborative team environment, leveraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years fundraising/administrative experience.
• Experience with grant writing and research and preparation of corporate sponsorship and philanthropic proposals.
• Track record in achieving fundraising goals via relationships, annual appeals, major gifts, direct mail, digital campaigns and events.
• Experience developing annual fundraising targets and departmental budgets; multi-year projections.
• Supervisory experience and strong MS Office skills; Tessitura or CRM experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term fundraising plans to meet annual, endowment and project goals.
• Secure corporate sponsorships and drive fundraising efforts from individual donors.
• Collaborate with Executive & Artistic Director and team to advance the organization’s mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Supervisory experience

Digital campaigns

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

CRM software

Job description

Job (Calgary): DEVELOPMENT AND MAJOR GIFTS MANAGER – Alberta Theatre Projects

Alberta Theatre Projects seeks a full-time Development and Major Gifts Manager to work closely with the Executive & Artistic Director to secure corporate sponsorships and actively drive fundraising efforts from individual donors to support the organization’s mission.

The Development and Major Gifts Manager will develop and execute both short-term and long-term strategic fundraising plans to meet annual fund, endowment and special project campaign fundraising goals.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated success working with sponsors and individual donors. Knowledge of the arts and the Calgary corporate and philanthropic community are a plus. Candidates must have the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment, an interest in regional theatre and the desire to grow in the field of fund development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years fundraising and administrative experience.
• Experience with grant writing and research and preparation of corporate sponsorship and philanthropic giving proposals.
• Track record of achievement in fundraising goals; specifically, through relationships, annual appeals, major gift asks, direct mail, digital campaigns, and special events.
• Experience developing annual fundraising targets and departmental budgets as well as multi-year projections.
• Supervisory experience required along with excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience utilizing Tessitura or other CRM software is an asset.

At Alberta Theatre Projects we are committed to a diverse workforce and a respectful work environment. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best talent by encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. People with disabilities and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

For more information about Alberta Theatre Projects please visit our website at www.atplive.com