Director of Development

Company Overview

Outside the March (OtM) creates unforgettable immersive encounters—redefining the experience of theatre for a new generation of audiences. Since 2009 we’ve welcomed our audiences to over 20 critically-celebrated, award-winning productions that seek to embody our values of Curiosity, Care, Thrills, Connection and Immersion.

Our values of Curiosity, Care, Thrills, Connection and Immersion are also at the heart of our company culture. We enjoy working with each other. We strive for excellence in our work. And we lead with care, ensuring every one of our team members feels proud of their portfolio and connected to the art we make. We want our staff to feel propelled to bring their best selves to their work—and to be their best selves outside of work. 

Upholding this culture means creating an environment where flexibility, communication and accountability are the norm. When we can’t accommodate, we’re clear and honest about why. Accommodations may include, but aren’t limited to: remote workflows; unpaid leave; and other individualized access supports as they arise. We strive to meet our staff’s needs with a generous, anti-racist, and anti-ableist lens, and we’re game to be called-in when we can do better.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Outside the March is seeking a part-time Director of Development to develop and manage a comprehensive development strategy for our growing organization. Reporting to the Managing Producer, the Director of Development will be a vital member of the OtM team supporting our fundraising, development, and stewardship efforts. 

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a values-based fundraising plan, with budgets and strategies for individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and government & foundation grants.

• Design and launch our new Creative Capital campaign to fund immersive works in development. 

• Create and manage donor events from conception to execution, including the coordination of annual donor events, opening nights and ancillary events.

• Work with the Board of Directors to achieve the annual board fundraising goals.

• Manage contacts, charitable receipts, and communications in our CRM.

The above responsibilities will be supported by Outside the March staff, each focusing on a specific area of development, working in collaboration with the Director of Development. 

COMPENSATION

This permanent part-time position is salaried at $30,000 per year for 20 hours of work per week. Hours will be scheduled allowing for flexibility based on both the Director of Development and OtM’s needs, with occasional evening and weekend work required.

The position includes participation in OtM’s staff support program: the BOOST Fund which allows members of the company to apply for additional support in moments of need. 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

We encourage applications from professionals from within and outside the theatre industry. The most important asset is excitement about creatively funding art. We’re seeking fundraising geeks, dorks, wonks, and nerds! Apply if you’re genuinely obsessed with discovering new revenue streams and cultivating new relationships, by enhancing development strategy with creative thinking. A love or appreciation of immersive theatre is a definite benefit. But don’t know what immersive theatre is? No worries, an open heart and open mind are just as important. 

All OtM employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 using a Health Canada-approved vaccination dosage before joining the team. Please note that there may be times when all team members are asked to wear a mask while indoors working together and/or test for COVID-19 using a company-supplied rapid antigen test. 

OtM works both in person and remotely. Priority will be given to applicants based in the GTA.