Board Director Fundraising
Commitment: 15-25 hours / monthly
Dates: November 1, 2021 – September 30, 2023
Background
ChatterBox Theatre Society has been dedicated to delivering a meaningful theatrical experience to young audiences through interaction and humour. We aim to teach children positive values and offer them support in all stages of their development. In addition, we strive to build a stronger community by encouraging public engagement and dialogue, while nurturing and promoting our local artists.
What We Do
ChatterBox Theatre provides positive and interactive theatrical experiences for children in the community. Our purpose is not only to create unique and enjoyable productions, but also teach children concepts of feelings and how they influence the world around them.
Apart from the education and entertainment of our unique plays, we also offer support for the local artistic community by creating development opportunities for young performers. We also help connect the public with emerging artists, offering space for exhibitions and periodic events.
Why Should You Volunteer For This Opportunity
ChatterBox Theatre Society is a grass roots non-profit organization about to embark on a period of significant growth. We need your passion and expertise in shaping that for the future! Our volunteers are very committed and passionate, and help ensure successful outcomes of programs. Upon successful completion of the volunteer role or project, you can use us as a reference for your future roles. Volunteer hours may be used for maintaining your professional designation and/or program studies.
Purpose Of The Position
The Board Director – Fundraising reports to the Board Chair and provides leadership to the Board in the areas of fundraising strategy and budgets to achieve annual fundraising goals. This role is responsible for providing expertise in fund campaigns, grant writing, subsidies, and sponsorships. They will establish the Fundraising Committee and its members, and work closely with the Fundraising Manager to guide and coach the team on meeting its fundraising goals.
Qualifications:
- 5 – 10 years’ experience in the area of fundraising, grant writing, and/or government or corporate subsidies.
- Demonstrated work or volunteer experience in securing funding from private, foundation, and/or corporate donors.
- Experience supporting fundraising campaigns and projects within Canada.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations and/or similar role.
- Previous Board experience is an asset.
- Willingness to contribute financially to the organization through donations and comfortable asking others to do the same.
- Passionate interest in theatre and education of the fine arts in the Calgary community.
- Bringing a network of potential collaborators an asset.
- Legally entitled to volunteer in Canada, with the ability to meet volunteer screening requirements (e.g. criminal check, including a vulnerable sector verification).
Additional Details & Skills Required
We encourage interested and qualified candidates to apply to this volunteer position as the Board Director – Fundraising. Please send a brief email explaining why this is an opportunity you are passionate about, as well as your resume and brief biography to contact@
To learn more about ChatterBox Theatre Society, or to donate to our cause, please visit chatterboxtheatresociety.
