The Theatre Centre is currently seeking a Capital Campaign Manager to oversee stakeholder relations and contributed revenue generation for the $5 million renovation of a heritage building in Toronto. The Capital Campaign Manger will report directly to the Artistic Director. The responsibilities of this position are broader than fundraising – the successful candidate will secure government funding and assist with all aspects of government relations.
Responsibilities
Planning:
- Ensure the goals identified in the Strategic Plan and the Business Plan are being met
- Oversee development of capital plan, including financing
Stakeholder Relations
- Develop and implement a government relation strategy in partnership with the Artistic Director.
- Establish a Capital Campaign Cabinet.
- Act as liaison between The Theatre Centre staff, Board of Directors, and Community Builders Committee.
- Develop contacts, and nurture and enhance relationships with people in the community who have affluence or influence
- Advocate with other stakeholders and build new partnerships as required.
- Develop and implement a private sector fundraising strategy with the Artistic Director and in house Development staff.
Day-to-Day Management
- Constantly monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders
- Provide monthly reports to the Artistic Director and Board of Directors
Evaluation and Reporting
- Evaluate the materials prepared by the staff and volunteers to make sure the work meets project requirements and maintains a high level of quality.
Required Skills
- A passion for the project, and an ability to convey that passion
- Experience in capital project development
- Ability to interpret and convey diverse types of information: financial, marketing, design, development
- Knowledge of the political and government environment for arts funding
- Knowledge of the running of a capital campaign.
- Solid financial management and budgeting skills
- Solid planning and management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the theatre community in Toronto
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Salary
The salary is in the range of $70,000 per annum based upon experience.
Interested candidates should respond in writing by Wednesday November 4, 2009 to:
info@theatrecentre.org . Please include Capital Campaign Manager Search in the subject line.
Thank you to all those who apply, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Theatre Centre
Mission
The Theatre Centre develops, presents and produces live performance through collaboration between artists, staff and community. We provide artists with infrastructure and resources to make their art – from the idea to production. The Theatre Centre is committed to new work and new ways of working.
The Theatre Centre is a not-for-profit arts organization that was founded in 1979. A highly regarded interdisciplinary arts incubator, The Theatre Centre is a unique facilitator for dozens of independent artists and companies every year. As a Canadian leader in performing arts research and development, The Theatre Centre is indispensable to grass-roots collaboration and innovation in Toronto and Canada.
The Theatre Centre has an extraordinary opportunity to relocate to a magnificent heritage building one block from its current home. This building is a former Carnegie Library located at 1115 Queen Street West. It is owned by the City of Toronto and is currently used as offices for the City’s Public Health Department. The anticipated cost of the project is $5 million.
The Theatre Centre acknowledges the ongoing support of the George C. Metcalf Foundation for its continued support of this project.
