Development Coordinator
Deadline to Apply: July 27, 2018
Support the Donor Relations Manager and the Development Officer in specific, and the department in general, with a focus on fund development processes for donor renewal and donor acquisition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Secure appointments and manage the moves management calls process for the Development Officer.
- Provide administrative support to the Development Department including mailings, data entry, meeting minutes, etc.
- Administer all donor payment processes including tax receipting.
- Assist Donor Relations Manager with stewardship recognition and stewardship activities, including all contracted benefits and recognition delivery.
- Coordinate volunteer activity as required, specifically front of house, public events, and casinos.
- Work with corporate sponsors to engage their volunteer corps.
- Coordinator Jubilee FOH activities for mainstage productions including volunteers, Opera Shop, and lobby animation, as well as act as FOH liaison with Jubilee.
- Coordinate the annual fundraising raffle.
- Coordinate silent auction component on annual fundraising rvent (Opera Gala).
- Produce reports as required.
Qualifications:
- College degree and 2+ years of related experience.
- Not-for-profit experience a plus.
- Thorough understanding and ability to use Window based Microsoft office programs.
- Experience with Tessitura a plus.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to new software programs.
- Knowledge of fundraising and the arts.
Compensation:
- Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits, including holiday, flexible leave days, health benefits, opera tickets, and RRSP matching.
For questions or to apply for the position contact Lauren Martin by email at lmartin@calgaryopera.com.
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