Development Coordinator Job Description

Have you helped strategize and execute integrated fundraising strategies that have increased revenue for your organization? Are you passionate about helping raise funds to grow and sustain operations and special projects that provide arts opportunities for youth across Ontario? Are you a self-starter that is ready to strategize and help develop fundraising campaigns for a province wide organization? Then we would be thrilled to welcome you to the Prologue team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Coordinator is responsible for helping to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans that raise private sector revenues and the public awareness of Prologue, and facilitating peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives that support the organization’s strategic and long-term goals.

The successful candidate will be a detailed and goal-oriented individual. They are self-motivated and can effectively articulate the goals and aspirations of the organization into meaningful cases for support which translate to effective fundraising strategies and partnership opportunities. The candidate will also be outgoing and enjoy working with the Executive Director and team members, meeting with community members, and attending networking events to build relationships with new and existing donors and supporters.

This position is a maternity leave contract with an end date of December 19, 2025, working virtually and with the opportunity to discuss and negotiate your schedule. The candidate must be able to attend client meetings, team meetings and other potential evening events in Toronto on a regular basis.

Salary: $45,000/annum

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, create a year-long integrated fundraising strategy that incorporates building and cultivating the donor database, reviewing and connecting with potential corporate and sponsorship opportunities, and creating a strategy for foundational grants.
  • Execute strategic fundraising plans that raise private sector revenues and the public awareness of Prologue, and facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives that support the organization’s strategic and long-term goals.
  • Build relationships with potential sponsors and corporate donors, and create funding opportunities to help further Prologue programming, operations, and special projects.
  • Identify, cultivate and steward new and existing donors and partners to grow the Prologue database and increase support year over year.
  • With the Executive Director, execute and plan all fundraising campaigns and events, including potential fundraisers, Spotlight Prologue, and other cultivation and stewardship events.
  • Develop written content associated with the fundraising process, including customized proposals for potential partners and donor communication.
  • Maintain an active and accurate database of prospects, donors and partnership and ensure compliance in fundraising standards and principals.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in fundraising, preferably in the arts, with strong organizational skills.
  • Experience in strategic planning for year long integrative development campaigns.
  • Strong writing and reporting skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Knowledge of fundraising standards and principals.
  • French language is an asset.

Prologue Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive company culture. If this traditional model of submitting an application doesn’t work for you, please don’t hesitate to contact Maria Williams at [email protected] and we will find an alternative method that works for you.

About Prologue Performing Arts

Prologue Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that facilitates access to performing arts experiences in schools and communities across Ontario. Our roster of professional artists and companies present performances and workshops in dance, music, theatre, puppetry, opera, storytelling, spoken word and more, in both English and French.

To apply please email your cover letter and resume to Executive Director Maria Williams at [email protected]. Please include “Development Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

Application deadline: August 30, 2024.