Manager of Development
Alberta Theatre Projects
This position is required to work in office and can only be based out of Calgary
Key accountabilities
• Creates, implements and presents the annual fundraising plan and budget including involvement in the multi-year strategic plan.
• Secures funds to achieve annual fundraising revenue goals within the segments of strategic campaigns, individual, corporate, events, sponsorships, and community grants and foundations.
• Prepares all levels of grant applications and is responsible for all required correspondence and on-going reporting.
• Builds and manages relationships with donors, key prospects and community stakeholders. This includes a strong presence in the community and networking to build relationships to promote ATP.
• Manages the donor recognition and stewardship initiatives.
• Has strong analytical skills to interpret development data and create a forecast model. Provides monthly reporting to the Management Team, Board of Directors and the Fund Development Committee (FDC).
• Oversees the planning and impact of key fundraising events and campaigns.
• Produces the annual donor impact report and oversees administration in the realm of AGLC partnerships, data tracking and donor pipelines.
• Works collaboratively with the marketing team to ensure clear and timely communications to all donors and stakeholders.
• Champions a culture of philanthropy within the ATP family by engaging all stakeholders.
• Reports to the Executive Director. Works collaboratively with the ATP staff, Board of Directors and volunteers and is the lead on various committees to meet annual objectives.
Qualifications
Must have
· 3 -5 years of experience in a position with transferrable skills that include networking, grant writing, developing relationships and strategic proposals and campaigns. This could include some of the positions below, but we are certainly open to candidates from other career backgrounds.
o Marketing, Fundraising, Community or Corporate Investment, Business Development or another position with transferrable skills
o Job titles may include a Marketing Manager, Fundraising Manager, Commercial Banker/Relationship Manager, Business Development Manager or similar job titles
· Has a passion and commitment to the performing arts and understands the niche and value ATP holds.
· Is a keen self-starter who exhibits strategic and creative thinking to keep donors engaged.
· A compelling storyteller to deliver the right message to the right donors both written and in person.
· Must have critical skills in leadership, managing multiple priorities and the ability to be flexible.
· Being accountable to donors and stakeholders and performs to the highest of standards.
· Please note that an employee police record check and a vulnerable sector check will be required prior to joining the organization.
Nice to have
· Track record of success in creating and implementing non-profit/charitable fundraising strategies and achieving revenue goals.
· Membership in AFP and interest in pursuing the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
· A key understanding of working relationships with a Board of Directors and its committees.
· Knowledgeable and a leader in ethical fundraising.
· Working knowledge of the Spektrix CRM system an asset.
· Knowledge and experience of CRA charitable giving and receipting requirements, AGLC funding and reporting, endowment funds, legacy giving, and foundation fundraising.