Dancer
Transition Resource Centre
Founded in 1985, the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) is the only
organization in Canada dedicated to helping dancers make necessary transitions
into, within, and from professional performing careers. Since its inception,
the DTRC has assisted over 10,000 professional dancers and provided more than
$4 million in retraining gra
nts, subsistence and a full range of academic,
career, financial, legal and personal counselling referral services. With
offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver and regional representatives across
the country, the DTRC works towards increasing public awareness of dancer
transition and enhancing the socio-economic conditions of artists
nationwide.
Job Description
Position available: The Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) is looking for a
creative, innovative individual to spearhead the organization’s efforts to
diversify funding by developing and implementing a strategic National
Fundraising Program. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive
Director, the Development/Communications Manager will be responsible for
maximizing the DTRC’s fundraising revenue through donations from individuals,
corporations and foundations, major and planned gifts, and special events.
creative, innovative individual to spearhead the organization’s efforts to
diversify funding by developing and implementing a strategic National
Fundraising Program. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive
Director, the Development/Communications Manager will be responsible for
maximizing the DTRC’s fundraising revenue through donations from individuals,
corporations and foundations, major and planned gifts, and special events.
As well, the incumbent will be responsible for developing key
messages to the organization’s defined target audiences. While the percentage
of time spent on Development versus Communications activities may vary
depending on the time of year, in general it is expected to be a 70/30 split.
messages to the organization’s defined target audiences. While the percentage
of time spent on Development versus Communications activities may vary
depending on the time of year, in general it is expected to be a 70/30 split.
The Dancer Transition Resource Centre is a national
not-for-profit charitable organization that helps dancers make necessary
transitions into, within and from professional performing careers. For
more information visit our website www.dtrc.ca
not-for-profit charitable organization that helps dancers make necessary
transitions into, within and from professional performing careers. For
more information visit our website www.dtrc.ca
Responsibilities:
§ Develops and implements a fundraising strategy which will
provide a regular source of income for the DTRC.
provide a regular source of income for the DTRC.
§ Identifies, cultivates and manages private funding
prospects to diversify income.
prospects to diversify income.
§ Plans and organizes Annual Donor Campaign and Special
Events.
Events.
§ Develops and tracks proposals and reports for government,
foundation and corporate fundraising.
foundation and corporate fundraising.
§ Manages the recognition and stewardship of donors.
§ Provides direction and support to national staff and board
for fundraising and communication activities.
for fundraising and communication activities.
§ Keeps abreast of giving trends and social media
technologies to maximize fundraising opportunities.
technologies to maximize fundraising opportunities.
§ Evaluates fundraising programs, analyzing progress against
targets.
targets.
§ Prepares communication materials for the DTRC’s multiple
audiences.
audiences.
§ Maximizes public and dance community awareness of the DTRC
and its activities.
and its activities.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
§ Experience in fundraising activities within a
not-for-profit organization.
not-for-profit organization.
§ Knowledge of and keen interest in dance.
§ Superior written and verbal communication skills.
§ Demonstrated experience in grant writing.
§ Creative, with excellent interpersonal, organizational and
project management skills.
project management skills.
§ Good French language skills is a desirable asset.
§ Well-developed computer skills – knowledge of In Design is
an asset.
an asset.
§ Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a
staff team and volunteers.
staff team and volunteers.
How to Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to:
Amanda Hancox, Executive Director
Resumes must be received by April 27, 2015
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
The DTRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
