Key Fundraising Role in Toronto Arts Scene

5 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Luminato Festival Toronto Full time
Director of Philanthropy

Luminato Festival Toronto is a global player in performance, media, and visual arts programming. As Director of Philanthropy, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the growth and impact of our organization. You will be a collaborative leader who thinks about the individual giving pipeline from annual giving through to major gifts, with an emphasis on also growing foundation giving.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with senior volunteers and managing junior colleagues. They will possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. A passion for philanthropy and the arts is essential, as well as exceptional writing skills and proficiency working CRM products such as Raisers Edge.

Responsibilities:
  • Actively manage a portfolio of donors at various stages of their relationship with Luminato.
  • Develop tailored stewardship strategies to increase donor retention.
  • Lead and implement an effective cultivation plan for building a pipeline of prospective individual donors and foundations.
  • Lead regular face-to-face donor/prospect meetings to generate increased giving for Luminato.
  • Build relationships with new foundation funding sources both national and international through effective research, cultivate new relationships, and strengthen existing relationships with current foundation funders.
  • Steward senior assigned volunteers in donor cultivation and solicitation strategies and provide ongoing support to volunteers.
  • Influence and inspire Luminato to initiate new campaigns and giving vehicles to widen the net of donors.
  • Work as part of the Development leadership team to develop and deliver annual departmental goals, including managing a team.

About Luminato Festival Toronto:
We are committed to creating spaces where anyone can be involved, engaged, empowered, and inspired. We adhere to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will work proactively through all stages of recruitment to create a barrier-free hiring process. Our goal is to amplify QTBIPOC voices and enhance accessibility on stage, for our audiences, and for our staff.

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Benefits:
Luminato offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a minimum of 15 vacation days per year, added time off around the holidays, sick days, personal days, and spiritual days. We also offer regular internal trainings in topics such as anti-racism, disability awareness, and leadership, as well as self-led professional development opportunity support.

Work-Life Balance:
Our hybrid work environment allows for flexibility outside of core hours. Many employee-led social and wellness initiatives are encouraged, promoting a relaxed and supportive work environment.

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