Toronto Children's Chorus
Recognized as one of the world’s leading treble choirs, the Toronto Children’s Chorus performs with an artistry that inspires audiences and critics alike. Providing life-enhancing experiences through the study and performance of the choral art, the Toronto Children’s Chorus stands as a model in the international children’s choir movement.
Job Description
The TCC is currently seeking a Development Officer to complement the strong administrative team that supports the artistic vision of the organization. This role is a part-time position for a one-year contract with the possibility for permanent employment in the following year.
Working closely with the Managing Director, the Development Officer is responsible for co-leading the design and execution of development initiatives, campaigns and other revenue-generating activities. The role requires a flexible, highly skilled and organized person who enjoys the challenge of a busy, artistic non-profit environment and who is equally comfortable dealing with prospecting, cultivating and stewarding donors at the individual, corporate, and foundation level, as well as with chorister families, board members and volunteers.
Responsibilities
In consultation with the Managing Director and development advisors to the organization:
• assess and implement the long-range development plan
• renew existing donors and identify and cultivate prospective donors
• identify, write and steward applications for prospects using the Imagine Canada Grants Connect database in addition to other research tools
• prepare briefing and proposal packages for solicitation activities
• research and craft all individual, corporate, and foundation solicitation materials
• ensure proper stewardship of gifts and fulfillment of donor privileges (including tax receipting)
• implement an individual giving campaign to include Alumni and their families
• develop and implement a bursary campaign to aid choristers in financial need
Manage and implement growth of our annual chorister-driven fundraising campaign
• manage all aspects of the campaign, including the active encouragement of chorister families to participate; the logistical planning and implementing; tracking and reporting and receipting incoming gifts and pledge forms; coordination of staff, volunteers and choristers
• organize and manage parent communications alongside Marketing Coordinator
Coordination of Annual Treblemakers Fundraising event
• working with staff and volunteers and the Marketing Coordinator, organize development-specific aspects of this important event, including: advance planning; tracking and increasing ticket sales; silent and live auction item acquisition; sponsorship/donor opportunities
Special Projects Management
· Plan and organize concert receptions, festivals and other events to support development activity targets
• Leverage current TCC events to support development activity targets
Requirements:
• Ideally 2-5 years fundraising and development experience with proven results in achieving goals
• A post-secondary education in Arts Administration or professional experience equivalent in the non-profit sector with comprehensive knowledge of fundraising principles, practices and techniques and the four major areas of support (individual, corporate, foundation, government agencies)
• Experience with database systems and gift administration; knowledge of Sumac database an asset
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple-tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills in dealing with supporters, volunteers, co-workers, suppliers, and other contacts
• Sound written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Creative thinker with good judgement, common sense, and tact
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year, as required
• Flexible working options including remote working capabilities
• Experience in the performing arts and interest in choral music an asset
Additional Info:
What the TCC can offer you
• A relaxed, family-friendly workplace with a professional administrative and artistic team who are passionate about children, performance and music education. We welcome applicants who share these values and are enthusiastic about being part of a dynamic, non-profit organization with all the charms and challenges of charitable work.
• All staff receive 1 complimentary ticket for all TCC produced-concerts
• Professional development opportunities
• Upgraded office systems to allow for flexible work options and connectivity
• Lieu days to compensate for high-periods of activity that may require additional working hours (always discussed in advance)
• A two-week vacation period with this position
Please note there are no benefits with this position.
The Toronto Children’s Chorus is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and to build diversity into our teams, creative communities and programs.
The Toronto Children’s Chorus is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by email.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note interviews may begin during the open application period. No phone enquiries please.
Please apply, no later than 5pm - Monday, May 9, 2016 to Victoria Buchy, Managing Director.
victoria@torontochildrenschorus.com
