Job (Edmonton): Fund Development Coordinator – Grindstone Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grindstone Theatre in Edmonton is seeking a Fund Development Coordinator to cultivate relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and the community. You will plan fundraising events, manage sponsorships for Grindstone programming, and work with the Artistic Director to grow giving levels.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years in fundraising, strong communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and events, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and grow donor portfolios and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Develop strategies to reach targets and key market segments.
• Plan and organize fund development events and activities.
• Coordinate sponsorships for Grindstone produced programming.
• Assist with policy development relating to donors and fund development.
• Participate in regular prospect management meetings.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Keela

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Keela

Job description

Job (Edmonton): Fund Development Coordinator – Grindstone Theatre

The Grindstone Theatre is seeking a Fund Development Coordinator to join our growing team! The Fund Development Coordinator is responsible for developing and furthering relationships with the Grindstones existing donors, prospective donors, corporations and the community at large. This position is also responsible for seeking sponsorship for Grindstone produced programming and coordinating fundraising events such as Casinos and Bingos. The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized and creative individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects and work closely with the Artistic Director to strategically steward donors to higher giving tiers.
• Develop and refine strategies for achieving the organization’s targets and for reaching key market segments
• Liaise with the Classes Coordinator to find ways of incorporating educational programming into annual donor cultivation efforts.
• Be responsible for achieving the annual giving revenue target each year and managing annual budgeting and reforecasting for Individual and Institutional Giving areas
• Plan and organize fund development events and activities
• Assist with development of policies and guidelines relating to donors and fund development.
• Take part in regular prospect management meetings to discuss strategy and action plans with regard to prospects and current donors.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years experience in Fundraising and Donor Relations
• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills. Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships with prospective donors and staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with various software programs including: MS Office Suite and Keela
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities at work.
• Self-directed with the ability to take initiative.

Schedule/Wage

• 1 part-time Canada Summer Jobs position is available
• 15-20 hours per week.
• Must be available some nights & weekends for special events.

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