Development Coordinator

Join the hardworking and dedicated team delivering exciting arts and culture programs and activities to our community – and beyond. Reporting to the Development Officer, the Development Coordinator will be accountable for supporting the fundraising operations of the Aurora Cultural Centre to realize the mission of the Aurora Cultural Centre (ACC). The Development Coordinator supports relationship building in the community, stewardship of patrons, and conducts research and data-mining to stimulate opportunities for people to connect with the Aurora Cultural Centre.

The Development Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and preparing communications with partners, donors, and Board committee members, is the lead on fundraising events and the donor CRM software. The position is a permanent full-time role. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday with a requirement for flexibility for work at events on evenings, weekends, start early, stay late as required. Pre-approved periods of over-time may be required.

About the Aurora Cultural Centre

At the Aurora Cultural Centre, we believe that arts, culture, and heritage can play a role in changing our world and our community. This is the fabric that deepens our understanding of our shared experience and creates a more compassionate society. Since 2010, the Centre has welcomed the community to create and participate in diverse experiences for all ages. We proudly program four vibrant gallery exhibition spaces, a range of instructional classes for children, teens and adults, an eclectic live music series, special family events and summer arts camps.

At ACC, we embrace everyone’s uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences. We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the Persons with Disabilities, Black, Indigenous, other racialized candidates and/or candidates from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the Aurora Cultural Centre. Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to influence and affect the future of our community through the arts.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Event planner for fundraising events
• Lead for prospecting research activities
• Individuals
• Companies
• Foundations/Trusts
• Support Board Development Committee meetings and actions
• Support stewardship of all sponsors and donors
• Lead donor management in database system
• Reconcile tax receipts
• Prepare corporate proposals
• Grant writing, tracking and reporting
• Track and support delivery of sponsor benefits
• Donor/Sponsor research and reporting
• Create internal and external communication packages, write copy and design
• Organize and maintain paper files for development activities

Other

• Undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Education

• Minimum completion of Community College or similar
• Relevant education in sales, marketing, customer service or equivalent
• Office Administration certificate an asset
• Fundraising/development training or certification an asset

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a fundraising and/or grant writing role;
• Fundraising in arts or social programming an asset, preferably performing arts, arts education, or galleries
• Experience in non-traditional/informal settings welcome. If you can connect your experience to the role, we welcome your application.

Skills

We recognize that the applicant may not have all of these skills upon application. We welcome a growth mindset is required to grow into the skills for the role.

• Excellent customer service skills
• Enthusiasm, creativity and strong organizational skills
• Proven experience in a not-for-profit or other organization delivering programming in arts and/or recreation in an asset.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally independently, and within a team environment.
• Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint), experience with Donor Perfect and Canva is an asset.

How will you create impact?

• By bringing fresh, dynamic ideas to the table
• By contributing to the team with a strong and thoughtful work ethic
• By sharing your knowledge of current trends to help influence the outcomes

How will you fit into the team?

• Being outgoing and adaptable
• A resilient and flexible personality as plans can change from day-to-day
• You are a consummate professional and can represent the Aurora Cultural Centre not just creatively but also in experience, insight, and attitude.

Location: This role is in person at the Aurora Cultural Centre offices. Flexibility can be given for remote work on dedicated tasks.

Salary: $38,000-45,000 salary range. Upon successful completion of a 3-month probation period, the successful candidate will also participate in a full suite of employee benefits including: group medical and dental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, an employer RRSP contribution, paid personal days, paid vacation days, paid time off for 14 recognized holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information: A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate that is acceptable to the Aurora Cultural Centre.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter to Glenn Coulson, Development Officer through this link: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/auroraculturalcentre/53938

Applications are assessed as received and competition may be closed early if a suitable candidate is identified early.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the staffing process, please do not hesitate to contact us at 905-713-1818 or [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, and all responses will be held in strictest confidence. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.