Summary 

The Senior Coordinator, Philanthropy (2 Roles Available), reports to the Senior Manager of Development and works closely on the development of philanthropic partnerships and individual gifts. The Senior Coordinator supports the Foundation’s sponsorship and events-based fundraising program and manages a portfolio of donors at the mid-level and major levels. The Senior Coordinator also oversees gift-in-kind relationships and partnerships, and actively solicits unique community partnerships, including third-party fundraising. The Senior Coordinator supports the Senior Manager, Development and Director, Development and Engagement in implementing the major giving program, including supporting the booking of meetings, fundraising stewardship events, and drafting of proposals. The Senior Coordinator maintains data entry and record keeping in the database, coordinates gift reconciliation, processes cheques, assists with stewardship, and supports the Foundation’s fundraising events as required.    

Partnerships & Philanthropy  

• Coordination of the Foundation’s corporate partnerships and event-based fundraising programs,  
• Oversee a portfolio of 50-100 donors for the purposes of deepening engagement and support of the Foundation’s programming at the mid-level and major gift levels ($2,500-$25,000) 
• Oversee gift-in-kind and community partnership fundraising, including third-party fundraising 
• Assist in the stewardship of donors, in person, on phone and through email, including ensuring that donors are appropriately recognized across Foundation collateral and at events
• Support leadership team in fundraising, including providing support drafting proposals and writing fundraising applications, gift administration, and in supporting donor recognition
• Supports the internal development of a culture of philanthropy by determining opportunities for donor volunteerism and engagement through Foundation and Toronto Arts Council programming
• Coordinate digital and in-person donor gatherings for cultivation and stewardship
• Support the engagement and stewardship of donors onsite at Foundation fundraising events, and support the production of events as required 

Fundraising Administration & Support 

• Enter data, create reports, issue payment and tax receipts, print and mail thank you letters using the organization’s CRM database. 
• Ensure compliance in tracking donor communications via the organization’s CRM database 
• Reconcile revenue with finance, and ensure cheques are processed accordingly 
• Conduct research on potential prospects and donors, including supporting the Board and Fundraising Committee in their fundraising efforts 
• Assist at donor events, including welcoming guests, registration, set-up, and misc. duties. 
• Take minutes/notes at fundraising committee meetings for distribution to attendees 
• Assist with tasks or special projects as assigned, including fundraising administration duties 

Qualifications: 

• 2-4 years of fundraising experience, with a demonstrated history of success in corporate fundraising, partnerships and/or major gifts, or equivalent fundraising or partnership development experience 

• A post-secondary degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Experience working on integrated fundraising campaigns or strategies, with a strong capacity in fundraising communications and writing 

• Previous history of stewarding donors or sponsors of all types, including working with donors via events and coordination of donor recognition programs 

• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. 

• Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously, including experience working with donor databases and ensuring documentation of donor communications and processes. 

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Experience working in the arts and culture sector is an asset.  

To apply: 

Please submit cover letter and resume in a single pdf attachment, to Dane Bland, Director of Development & Engagement, dane@torontoarts.org subject line: Senior Coordinator, Philanthropy by June 20. 

Toronto Arts Council/Toronto Arts Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its employment. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as belonging to our equity priority groups: Persons of Colour, Deaf Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons Living with Mental Illness, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+. 

Accessibility 

Toronto Arts Council/Toronto Arts Foundation adheres to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to candidates with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and may include: 

• Providing alternative formats of this document on request (audio transcript, ASL video). 
• Accepting applications in point form, through video and/or voice memo. 
• ASL interpretation, captions on Zoom, or meeting by phone for candidates selected for an interview. 
• Other accommodation as requested 

If you require accommodation, please send an email to dane@torontoarts.org.