Development & Fundraising Manager

Company Overview

Theatre Passe Muraille is known for developing innovative and daring Canadian theatre, but we exist to support our communities. From encouraging independent and emerging artists, and multicultural work, to inspiring our staff and artists to work collaboratively, Theatre Passe Muraille works to ensure all voices are represented on our stage.

Typically, Theatre Passe Muraille produces and/or presents 6-8 shows a year and hosts rental companies and festivals throughout the year. Theatre Passe Muraille operates 2 performance spaces – a Mainspace Theatre (160 seats), and Backspace Theatre (45 seats).

Job Description

Job Description

The Fundraising & Development Manager leads and executes the private funding goals at TPM which includes, foundation and grant applications, implementation of fundraising plans major gifts, corporate donations, charitable gaming, and in-kind resources), in collaboration with the Leadership team, the Board’s Resource Development Committee, and the Fundraising & Development Coordinator.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead all fundraising activities, in collaboration with TPM staff and Resource Development Committee of the Board
• Actively seeking new donors and sponsors for TPM and making best efforts to meet mutually set goals for advancement including database growth and functionality and revenue
• Managing donor relationships including acknowledgements, tax receipting, meetings and events
• Managing the continual update of databases to record donor contact and preference information
• Writing grant and foundation applications and individual appeals, using direct mailing to reach a wide range of potential and current donors
• Writing final grant and funder reports
• Researching charitable institutions whose criteria match TPM’s activities
• Promoting the organization to its donors and maximizing public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development. 
• Strong analytical skills with experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies. 
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities will be an asset
• Knowledge of special events planning and management will be an asset
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and attention to detail is a necessity
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines is a necessity
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficiency in the use of computer for: Fundraising management software, Word processing, Databases, Spreadsheets is a necessity
• Knowledge of any graphic design software, InDesign or Canva for example, will be an asset  
• Experience with any or all of the following will be an asset: not-for-profit company, Toronto Theatre, arts councils
• Occasional Weeknights and weekend work will be necessary. 

Accessibility

TPM believes in a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and diversity.  As such, we encourage applications from all interested candidates without regard to age, race, colour, gender, disability, national origin or any other protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code.  We are committed to fostering an organization that reflects the diversity of Toronto.

If you identify as a person with a disability, and require the information in this application in an accessible format, or an accessibility accommodation, to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Artistic Producer, Indrit Kasapi, either via email at  indritk@passemuraille.on.ca or by phone at 416 504 8988 extension 2144 to make a request.