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The RSO is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team to oversee and implement a strategic approach to fundraising. The ideal candidate will bring passion, talent and energy to this position. The Development Officer will work with the Executive Director and lead initiatives such as major gift campaigns, corporate donations, grant solicitation, and in-kind resources.
Job Summary
Oversee and implement various fundraising campaigns such as the major gifts, annual appeals, donors circle campaign, artistic fund, and the RSO Business Club.
Organize fundraising events and activities such as the annual RSO Gala, Symphony under the Sky VIP event, RSO Business Club events, donor receptions, lotteries, and other related events.
Develop relationships and communications with RSO donor base and Business Club members.
Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports to foundations, corporate sponsors and government funders.
Coordinate in-kind donations and gifts.
Work with Marketing and Communications Officer to ensure proper acknowledgement of all sponsors, donors and stakeholders in all RSO materials.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
Attend RSO concerts throughout the season.
Qualifications and Skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong written communication skills for proposals and report writing
Strong interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be part of a vibrant team
University or college diploma
Knowledge of the arts industry is an asset
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web site content and press releases
- Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
- Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Develop and implement fundraising campaigns
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Liaise with community groups
Work Setting
- Cultural organization
Type of audience
- Internal or in-house audience
- External audience
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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