Community Partnership Manager
(June 10, 2011)
Toronto Arts Foundation seeks a Community Partnership Manager to plan and implement a comprehensive development program. The Community Partnership Manager is a key position in the operations of the Toronto Arts Foundation and will work very closely with TAF’s Community Investment Manager, under the guidance of the Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Donor Stewardship:
- Friends of the Foundation campaign
- individual giving and foundation campaigns
- maintain donor database
- take a key role in donor stewardship
- liaise with Board members and other volunteers
- complete and report on all grant applications
Special Projects and Event Planning
- Mayor’s Arts Awards Lunch
- assist with the Mayor’s Ball for the Arts
- take part in planning meetings for the Neighbourhood Arts Network
Communications
- maintain TAF websites
- integrate social media into TAF activities
- write and disseminate annual reports, newsletters and other materials
Organizational Management
- supervise Foundation Interns as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience working in development within an arts environment and will demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Experience working with volunteers, donors and corporate sponsors
- A talent for working collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel is essential. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, web 2.0, web-hosting, electronic communications, and database software is an asset.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:
This is a full-time, permanent position to begin in early July.
Please apply by forwarding a covering letter and resume (via email or post) by June 10 to:
Susan Wright
Director of Operations
Toronto Arts Council/Foundation
141 Bathurst St.
Toronto M5VR 2R2