Development officer

Position Type: Full-time / Permanent
Reports to: Director of Development
Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday office hours, occasional evenings

Salary range: $41,000 to $45,000 annually

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Officer to join our wonderful team. This role is crucial to supporting the Centre’s strategic fundraising efforts, including donor relations, event management, and administrative coordination. If you’re a detail- oriented professional with a strong understanding of donor engagement and the nonprofit arts sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

Administrative support

Manage donation processing and maintain accurate donor records in the Theatre Manager database.
Pull and analyze weekly progress reports for campaigns.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure donor recognition across all

platforms.
Assist with grant applications and corporate sponsor reports.
Process accounts receivable and generate tax receipts in collaboration with the Finance

Department.

Event management

Plan and coordinate development events, including pre/post-show receptions and special fundraising gatherings.
Handle event logistics, including staffing, catering, décor, and guest communications.
Manage RSVPs and liaise with relevant departments to ensure seamless event execution.

Donor relations and solicitation

Coordinate the production and distribution of development materials, including brochures and promotional items.
Manage phone inquiries, process donations, and assist with donor follow-up.
Support the Director of Development with personalized donor communications.

Collaboration and reporting

Provide regular updates on fundraising activities and collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive strategies.
Serve as a key point of contact for donors, ensuring consistent and professional communication.

Qualifications:

Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken).
Bachelor’s Degree, with preference to Business, Communications, Marketing and/or Social

Sciences.
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with databases (Theatre

Manager or Spektrix is an asset).
Familiarity with Canva and Adobe software is a plus.
Experience in a nonprofit or arts organization is an advantage.

Why join us?

We believe in the magic of theatre! At the Segal Centre, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and creative team, contributing to the arts and cultural landscape in Montreal. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to via Isarta by October 13, 2024. Please include "Development Officer Application" in the subject line. We cannot wait to meet you!

Segal Centre for Performing Arts