Director of Development
Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival
The Inside Out office is in the 401 Richmond building, Toronto's downtown arts hub.
For complete details about the Director of Development Job Posting and Inside Out, please go to https://insideout.ca/careers/
Inside Out is a not-for-profit registered charity that strives to be a community leader in the elevation of films by and about 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages, races, and abilities through promotion, production, and exhibition. Our community-driven touchpoints include the annual Festival in Toronto, collaborative filmmaker initiatives and youth engagement programs, as well as year-round events and screenings.
The Director of Development position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the leadership of an internationally recognized 2SLGBTQ+ film industry organization – collaborating with people who are passionate about film and the queer communities we serve. We are seeking an energetic and innovative fundraising professional with a range of fundraising knowledge and experience, a results-driven team player, and bridge-builder.
The Director of Development is responsible for leading the organization’s individual, government, corporate, and foundation fundraising revenue streams. Working closely with the Executive Director, Fundraising Committee and Inside Out staff, the Director of Development initiates, develops, and evaluates annual fundraising initiatives in alignment with the organization’s annual and long-term strategic goals in support of and in accordance with Inside Out’s mission and vision.
The current fundraising portfolio includes over $1.4M across multiple revenue streams. Supporting the Executive Director, the Director of Development will manage key relationships and ensure retention of current partners, while developing a strategy to diversify and increase revenue.
TITLE: Director of Development
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
STATUS: Full-time, Permanent
SALARY: $72,000 - $78,000
SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours weekly
START DATE: July or August 2026
BENEFITS:
● Comprehensive employee insurance plan (100% paid for by Inside Out) plus additional $500 in Health Spending Account (HSA)
● $2,000/ year for professional development
● Hybrid work environment: three (3) days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), two (2) days remote (Monday and Friday)
● Ten (10) vacation days, six (6) personal days, three (3) sick days
● Three (3) weeks off over winter holiday break in addition to vacation days
● Ten (10) “Summer Fridays” days off in addition to vacation days and holiday office closure