Director of Programs and Development

2 weeks ago

Canada Workinculture Full time

THE ORGANIZATION The Disability Screen Office (DSO) is a national, disability-led, bilingual, not-for-profit organization that works with the Canadian screen industry to eliminate accessibility barriers and foster authentic and meaningful disability representation on and off the screen. Our vision is to realize a Canadian screen sector that is fully inclusive and accessible. Our goals include advocating for people with disabilities by influencing policies and removing barriers, educating industry players by providing tools and programming, and creating awareness by fostering authentic representation of people with disabilities in the media.The DSO is thrilled to invite applications for the role of Director of Programs and Development. The selected candidate will support the organization in realizing its mission, by designing and executing DSO programs and fundraising initiatives in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan and long-term vision to build a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive screen industry for persons with disabilities. THE POSITION Are you passionate about advancing accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the Canadian screen industry? Are you a strategic thinker with a strong background in program management and development? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team, a leading organization dedicated to promoting authentic representation and breaking down barriers for persons with disabilities in film, TV and media.As the Director of Programs and Development, you will be at the forefront of driving our initiatives and fundraising forward. Your strategic vision, combined with a deep understanding of program management, will be instrumental in creating and implementing impactful programs that contribute to a more inclusive and accessible screen sector. Your responsibilities include supporting the organization in securing financial support and resources by developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain funding and sponsorship partners. You must possess a strong commitment to the DSO’s mission and vision and a deep understanding of the diversity and needs of, and the barriers faced by, persons with disabilities in the Canadian screen industry and beyond.If you are ready to make a significant impact on the intersection of disability and the Canadian screen sector, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to reshape the narrative and create a more authentic, accessible, and inclusive experience for all.WHAT YOU’LL DO: KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPROGRAMS

  • Work closely with the Executive Director, the Chair of the Funding and Partnerships Committee, Committee members, and the Board of Directors in shaping the DSO’s programs and initiatives.
  • Lead the development and execution of programs aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion within the screen industry in line with the DSO’s mission.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of programs, from conceptualization to evaluation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Create timelines, design, host, and implement all elements for DSO programs and initiatives.
  • Oversee program budgets and work with the Executive Director to implement and track expenses for activities.
  • Manage and work closely with project advisory groups, committees and consultants, including sourcing members for advisory groups, committees, and consultants.
  • Participate on panels, roundtables and occasionally external committees around DSO programs, priorities, and key topic areas.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and funding.
  • Support the national and international activities of the Executive Director in relation to programs, communicating the needs of those activities to other stakeholders and coordinating materials as required.
  • Communicate with creatives, talent, partners, contractors, service providers, vendors, venues, etc. around the planning, logistics, general needs of programs.
  • Coordinate travel, per diem and accommodations for consultants, filmmakers, panelists, participants, etc.
  • Provide additional support to the Executive Director as required.
  • Work with DSO bookkeeper to collect invoicing information and consulting fees
DEVELOPMENT
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director, the Chair of the Funding and Partnerships Committee, Committee Members, and the Board of Directors to create a fund development plan which increases revenue to support the strategic direction of the organization.
  • Design, scale and manage fundraising and development activities to secure financial support for our initiatives.
  • Cultivate relationships with industry professionals, disability advocates, and community partners.
  • Working closely with the Executive Director and Chair of the Funding and Partnerships Committee, write grant and funding proposals, oversee and deploy annual fundraising activities, lead in the solicitation of in-kind fundraising opportunities, and oversee the DSO stakeholder database.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, funding and sponsorships.
  • Track and complete funding deliverables, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Develop a pitch deck for DSO programs and activities.
  • Oversee special programs related to revenue generation as required.
  • Build relationships with the organization’s external stakeholders including government officials, policy makers, broadcasters, funding bodies, industry talent and creatives, festivals, program beneficiaries to raise the organization’s profile.
OPERATIONS
  • Support DSO annual and strategic planning.
  • Support the design and delivery of DSO’s annual general meeting.
  • Support operational budgeting pertaining to programs and revenue generation.
  • Occasionally represent DSO on panels and at events, festivals and conferences across the country.

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