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Development Coordinator

The Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and built in London, Ontario . As southwest Ontario’s premiere producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in Canada , the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists, artisans, and technicians.

As a vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the Grand serves to gather, inspire, and entertain audiences in London and beyond. At our home in downtown London, we create productions on two stages : the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Developments Stage (144 seats). The Grand season of theatrical offerings runs from September to May, and we collaborate with companies and artists across the country through our co-productions that see London-made artistic and creative work travel to audiences nation-wide. Through our successful COMPASS New Play Development Program , the Grand is committed to developing and premiering new, original works and supporting the growth and reach of theatre writers and creators. Our recently renovated venue offers a contemporary and welcoming environment that is also home to several successful music series’, community arts rentals, cultural and special events.

A cornerstone of the organization is our place as a teaching theatre, exemplified in our many mentorship programs and highlighted in our annual Grand Theatre High School Project . As the only program of its kind in the country and currently in its twenty-sixth year, the High School Project involves as many as one hundred high school participants annually from schools across the region. These students participate at no cost and take on roles both on stage and off, in a fully realized mainstage production under the direction of a professional creative team.

The Grand Theatre is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron Peoples. We acknowledge with gratitude the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional Indigenous Peoples and of all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America). We are honoured to live, work, and tell stories together on this land.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & RECONCILIATION

The Grand Theatre is committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.We encourage applicants to review the Grand’s commitments to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation on our website to confirm that your personal and professional values are aligned with this vision, and we invite you to reflect on these commitments in your submission.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Grand Theatre (London, ON) has an exciting opportunity in our development department for an aspiring, dynamic, and energetic fundraising and development professional. The DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR will work directly with the Director of Development and closely with the rest of the Development team, to implement the annual individual giving strategies and to achieve revenue goals by sustaining and growing the number of individual donors to the theatre, activating strategy and fulfilling tasks and responsibilities as delegated, with main responsibility over the day-to-day operations of the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee fulfillment of donor benefits, donor correspondence & acknowledgements, major donor stewardship
• Ongoing management of house program listings and mailings, booking and tracking of tickets for donors
• Work with the Director of Development in supporting implementation of fundraising plan and appeal campaigns, and activate strategies for solicitation that will grow annual revenue and meet individual giving goals
• Coordinate donor cultivation and stewardship through customer service, outreach, fundraising and donor events to ensure an exceptional donor experience
• Gather statistics & prepare regular reports on all campaign activities, to support various efforts of the department
• Monitor revenue and expenses related to individual giving and support the Director in all areas of development reporting
• Ensure accurate database management and analysis through Tessitura and Excel
• Assist the development department and work collaboratively with other program areas to advance fundraising goals
• Meet with donors as determined by the Director of Development
• Work with the Director to provide support to the Board of Directors and the Fund-Raising Committee on fundraising initiatives.
• Support the individual & major giving efforts of the Director Development, Director of Business Development, Artistic Director and Executive Director and members of the Board of Directors
• Work with the Director of Development in coordination with communications team to develop strategies for development presence in communications and marketing, website
• Assume other tasks and responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Formal training in fund development

POSITION DETAILS

TO APPLY

Please submit your creative resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample in a single PDF by email to :

Subject : Coordinator Position – (Your name here)

Applications will be reviewed as received, no later than November 7, 2024. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, please note that only those selected for an interview may be contacted.

The Grand Theatre is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible. We welcome applications from qualified individuals that reflect the abilities and diversity of communities we serve. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request for job applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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