Development Officer

Company Overview

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is dedicated to creating, producing, and presenting world-class English-language theatre, and to showcasing the best professional artists from Montreal and beyond.  

A part of the community since 1967, the organization was reborn in 2007 as the Segal and has expanded to become a nationally recognized venue for the performing arts with a focus on creation, innovation, diversity, and cross-cultural collaborations. 

Driven by a belief in the power of the arts to strengthen and connect communities, the Segal’s programming emphasizes original interpretations of popular classic and contemporary works, new Canadian musicals, and engaging productions with universal appeal. The Segal also believes in the importance of celebrating and exploring Jewish identity through the arts.

Based on the belief that theatre should be accessible to all, our professional performing arts Academy and diverse Educational programs inspire the next generation of artists and enrich the audience’s theatre experience. 

Working closely with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities, the Segal also offers ASL-interpreted performances for certain productions and assisted listening audio-systems. It is also easily accessible to patrons with reduced mobility. We are committed to making each of our guests visit to the theatre as convenient as possible.

Job Description

Position Type: Full-time / Permanent
Reports to: Director of Development
Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday office hours, occasional evenings

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Officer to join our wonderful team. This role is crucial to supporting the Centre’s strategic fundraising efforts, including donor relations, event management, and administrative coordination. If you’re a detail oriented professional with a strong understanding of donor engagement and the nonprofit arts sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

Administrative support

• Manage donation processing and maintain accurate donor records in the Theatre Manager database.
• Pull and analyze weekly progress reports for campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure donor recognition across all platforms.
• Assist with grant applications and corporate sponsor reports.
• Process accounts receivable and generate tax receipts in collaboration with the Finance Department.

Event management

• Plan and coordinate development events, including pre/post-show receptions and special fundraising gatherings.
• Handle event logistics, including staffing, catering, décor, and guest communications.
• Manage RSVPs and liaise with relevant departments to ensure seamless event execution.

Donor relations and solicitation

• Coordinate the production and distribution of development materials, including brochures and promotional items.
• Manage phone inquiries, process donations, and assist with donor follow-up.
• Support the Director of Development with personalized donor communications.

Collaboration and reporting

• Provide regular updates on fundraising activities and collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive strategies.
• Serve as a key point of contact for donors, ensuring consistent and professional communication.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s Degree, with preference to Business, Communications, Marketing and/or Social Sciences.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with databases (Theatre Manager or Spektrix) is an asset.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe software is a plus.
• Experience in a nonprofit or arts organization is an advantage.