Philanthropic Giving Manager

Company Overview

The Citadel Theatre is an Edmonton-grown theatrical powerhouse that creates extraordinary productions, made for Edmonton but fit for any of the world’s great stages. It offers new and veteran theatregoers exceptionally polished, inventive live experiences that transport them, for a moment, to worlds beyond their imagination.

The Citadel is one of the largest not-for-profit theatres in North America, drawing patrons from a large geographic region that includes the greater Edmonton area as well as central and northern Alberta.

We believe that young people are integral to the artistic fabric of our community. As such, we are committed to programming and initiatives that develop their creative voices and encourage their participation. These include theatre classes, training and camps for the Foote Theatre School and Citadel Young Companies, school educational programming from the Students Club and Inquiring Minds, and more.

Job Description

The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, is currently seeking a Philanthropic Giving Manager. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, the Philanthropic Giving Manager will be essential for advancing philanthropic support for The Citadel Theatre and building relationships with community stakeholders. The Philanthropic Giving Manager will successfully cultivate and solicit donors securing gifts and increasing individual support for the theatre. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to increase revenue in the portfolio which contributes to the overall fundraising goals of the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Successfully cultivate, solicit and steward gifts from the community of donors. 
• Meet individually with current and prospective donors to build meaningful relationships, determine philanthropic interests, and secure major gifts from donors.
• Prepare briefing documents, presentations, gift agreements and other materials as required. 
• Spearhead annual giving efforts, including mail and email campaigns to a broad donor base. 
• Build strategies to connect with organizations and individuals and encourage participation in fundraising and community-building efforts.  
• Strategize and implement techniques for donor retention and acquisition. 
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to improve donor pipeline management. 
• Work together with Marketing and Artistic staff to identify and communicate opportunities to support the Citadel Theatre.  
• Accurately inputting donor data and activities into Customer Relations Management Software.  
• Other duties as required. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A post-secondary degree/diploma or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.  
• Experience: 3 years of experience in fund development including donor management, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.  
• Skills: 
  • Demonstrated track record working with donors and independently securing major gifts.   
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills including effective communication with a diverse set of stakeholders through written, verbal, and in-person communication.  
  • Ability to think strategically, work independently, and work collaboratively in driving new initiatives or enhancing existing programs. 
  • Experience with Tessitura or other fundraising CRM.  
  • Effective organizational and time management skills. 
  • Experience connecting with people and cultivating support for a cause.  
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards or completed CFRE designation. 
• Experience with development communications and writing for a major donor audience. 
• Experience with organizing and executing fundraising events.
• Experience with campaign fundraising.  
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or volunteer sector. 
• Knowledge and appreciation of theatre.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends.  
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license, clean drivers abstract, acceptable insurance coverage, and access to vehicle is required.  

The Citadel Theatre wishes to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatories – Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and Cree-Iroquois – as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupy this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.

Nikistêyhtamâkânân oma askîwihtâwin ita kâ mâwasakôyâhk Nikotwâsik Kâ akihtêk omâmawôpayônôwâw Nistam Îyinôwak, nânapo ôkih tipahamawâkan tahkikwanênkêwak-Nêhîyawak, Nahkawînôwak, Opwâsîmowak, Asinî Pwâtak êkwah Nêhîyaw Paskosikanak-êkwah kotakak Îyinôwak, tâpiskôc Kaskitêwayasitak êkwah Âpihtwâyak, kâkîh kikîwîhkêcik otah. Nitâniskê nanâskôtênân tawâw ôtah êh ayâyâhk tita wîci pimâtisîhtamâhk, tita osîhcikêyâhk êkwah tita nôkohtihiwêyâhk otah askîwihtâwinihk.