Job (Edmonton): Corporate Giving Manager – Citadel Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton seeks a full-time Corporate Giving Manager to drive sponsorships and partnerships. Reporting to the Fund Development Director, you will build relationships, manage a 40–50 prospect portfolio, and collaborate across departments to reach fundraising targets.

The role requires strong communication, relationship skills, and knowledge of charity guidelines. Vaccination and safety policies are in place as part of our returning Safely protocol.

Qualifications

• Proven history of effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong networking, social, and sales skills.
• Creative thinking with holistic view.
• Outstanding customer service and stewardship.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma is an asset.
• Experience with Tessitura is an asset.
• Knowledge of CRA guidelines for charities.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed goals for corporate giving and sponsorship renewals and acquisitions.
• Manage a portfolio of ~40-50 prospects and sponsors.
• Maintain and grow current partnerships with corporate partners.
• Identify and cultivate prospects and attract new corporate partners.
• Generate tailored proposals for partnerships.
• Create and manage partnership agreements and deliverables with other departments.
• Handle online applications and collect supporting data.
• Complete partnership reports with data to demonstrate outcomes.
• Manage admin tasks including database updates and financial reporting.
• Assist planning and execution of fundraising events.
• Represent the theatre at networking and community events.
• Assist other Fund Development staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Sales skills

Creative thinking

Customer service

Communication

CRA knowledge

Tessitura

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Edmonton): Corporate Giving Manager - Citadel Theatre

Job (Edmonton): Corporate Giving Manager - Citadel Theatre

The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, has an opening for a full time Corporate Giving Manager. We are seeking a highly collaborative individual who can connect with current and prospective corporate sponsors to continue the Citadel’s history of building strong partnerships.

Function/Role:

Reporting to the Fund Development Director, the Corporate Giving Manager is an integral part of the Fund Development team. The successful candidate will work to ensure the Citadel Theatre’s continued success by assisting in achieving an overall, budgeted fundraising target of $1.1 Million. This will be achieved by identifying and cultivating new relationships with corporate partners and stewarding existing relationships. This role requires an outgoing, positive individual who is able thrive in a lively, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. The Corporate Giving Manager must be ready to take a proactive leadership role in creating a respectful and positive workplace where all of our stakeholders are excited, connected and invested in the work of the theatre.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Meet or exceed budgeted goals for corporate giving and sponsorship via renewals and acquisitions
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 40-50 prospects and sponsors:
  • Maintain and develop current partnerships with corporate partners through various stewardship opportunities
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with prospects and develop strategies to attract new corporate partners
• Generate tailored proposals for current and prospective partnerships
• Create, manage, and execute partnership agreements, and the deliverables associated with each individual agreement, which includes strong collaboration with other departments
• Fulfillment of online applications and collection of pertinent supporting data
• Completion of partnership reports including gathering of relevant data to support outcomes
• Management of various administrative duties including database updating and financial reporting
• Assist with the planning, management, and execution of fundraising events
• Represent the Citadel Theatre at networking and community events
• Provide assistance to other Fund Development staff when required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven history of effective relationship building, including internal relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize in a timely and efficient manner
• Strong networking, social, and sales skills
• Ability to be creative and think holistically
• Outstanding customer service and stewardship capabilities
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Post-secondary degree or diploma is considered an asset
• Experience with Tessitura is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the guidelines for charities from the Canada Revenue Agency

Posting will remain open until July 18, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Citadel Theatre’s COVID-19 protocols (such as masking, screening, testing, vaccinations) are a part of our Returning Safely Policy, to ensure everyone is safe in at the work place. PLEASE NOTE – Citadel Theatre’s vaccination protocol will be in place for this position. Anyone working in the building is expected to be fully vaccinated (if they are medically able). Please be aware of this requirement before you submit your resume.

The Citadel Theatre is committed to having our team reflect the community it serves and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. The Citadel also endeavors to create and guard a culture of respect and cooperation with all staff, artists, colleagues, volunteers and internal / external parties.