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Description

This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program & will provide the unique opportunity to work at a non-profit theatre organization. This position will report jointly to our Development Officer & Executive Director. The applicant will receive one-on-one mentoring support from our team.

Duties
Assist with communications & meeting with prospective sponsors
Assist with securing targeted amounts of gifts & sponsorships identified in the fundraising plan
Assist in soliciting Sponsorships for season/specific plays/ initiatives
Coordinate face to face solicitations
Assist with coordination of mail-out & email solicitations
Assist with donor recognition and stewardship obligations
Assist with coordination of annual fund statements to donors & sponsors
Assist in creating & implementing our donor recognition program
Assist with optimization & updating database, in coordination with Box Office, as a tool
Assists with the mailing or emailing of tax receipts for donations over $20
Other projects, as required

Skills & Qualifications
This is a Canada Summer Jobs grant funded position
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-30 years old
Experience in a fundraising or donor relations
Event management with a focus on relationship management, sponsorship solicitation and volunteer leadership
Grant or foundation writing experience an asset
Personable with strong customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to draft materials
Knowledge of fundraising/database software
Experience with relationship management
Attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to work in a changing environment while maintaining a positive outlook
Must be a team player, and should have a love of the theatre and the performing arts
Strategic thinking and problem solving
See full posting on https://persephonetheatre.org/about-us/careers/development-assistant/