Fringe Theatre Adventures–Fund Development Director
Are you a strategic thinker with well-developed communication and presentation skills? Do you value freedom of expression and have an open approach to individuality? If your career is focused on Fund Development, and you are looking for a challenging leadership role in a respectful environment that matches your values, Fringe Theatre Adventures would like to hear from you.
As one of the top ten major performing arts organizations in Alberta, Fringe Theatre Adventures is dedicated to the creation of theatre that challenges and celebrates the cultural fabric of our communities, and provides a home for developing new and emerging artists, audiences and forums.
We are committed to connecting artistic expression and artists to the community of Edmonton. With a $3.8 million budget, 20 dedicated staff and 1400 volunteers, we are a mid-sized organization that serves over half a million people annually through the producing of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, the operations and management of the TransAlta Arts Barns and year round theatre presentations and partnerships.
Fringe Theatre Adventures operates with the following values:
- We value integrity, imagination, daring, ingenuity and professionalism in our staff
- We value trust, integrity, freedom and responsibility, and respect for the individual
We are looking for a Fund Development Director who matches our values and has a post-secondary education, 5 years of experience in a senior Fund Development role and a passion for the arts. We need someone experienced in developing and managing a comprehensive Fund Development Program with a sound knowledge of the principles and proven methods in sponsorships, annual, monthly and major giving.
If you are as comfortable in a Board room as you are in an audience, love to meet new people, can easily establish rapport and relationship, and have a sharp focus on fund development, please submit a cover letter showcasing how your background will match our needs.
Attach your resume and submit by the application deadline: 5 p.m., November 30, 2011 to julian.mayne@fringetheatre.ca
Proficiency in MS Office Suite is a requirement. The full job description can be found at: FringeTheatreAdventures.ca/employment.
Fringe Theatre Adventures is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this posting, however, only applicants considered for this position will be contacted for an interview.
