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Job Description:
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ROLE STATEMENT
Position Title: Grants and Sponsorship Officer
Department:The Power Plant
Reporting to:Director, The Power Plant
Salary:$45,000-$60,000
Key Relationships: Director; Donor Programs & Major Events Manager; Individual Giving & Membership Officer; Curator of Exhibitions; Curator of Education & Public Programs; Finance Coordinator; Marketing & Communications Officer; Executive Assistant
Type of Employment: Full Time
Summary of Function:
The primary function of this position is to identify, define and develop funding sources from public, private foundations, corporate entities and foreign organizations to support existing and planned program activities at The Power Plant, as well as: develop, write, submit and manage grant proposals, sponsorship applications and project proposals to foundations and corporate entities; oversee the implementation and reporting on all successful funding applications; build and maintain positive, healthy relationships with a network of contacts at government, private and corporate agencies; manage and implement ongoing stewardship for portfolio of accounts; manage and track annual application calendar; oversee budget management, invoicing and accounts receivable for portfolio of accounts; developing and successfully attaining annual revenue targets; briefing and creating meeting notes and packages for the Director as needed. The Power Plant secures funding for a wide range of its activities, from operational activities to Curatorial to Education and Public Programs.
DUTIES
Revenue Generation
• Create and implement a strategy with the director and the Development team, to further grow the revenues generated from grants, originating from government, institutional and private sources.
• Research and identify grant opportunities and appropriate prospects.
• Work with gallery staff to identify new core funding opportunities that align with the needs and interests of trusts and statutory funders, packaging these creatively and strategically.
Grants & Sponsorship
• Prepare proposals and grant applications and sponsorship packages, with approval of the director.
• Manage relationships with new and existing sponsors and develop and deliver Sponsorship strategy and protocols.
• Create sponsorship packages and campaign plans for exhibitions and Education and Public programs.
• In collaboration with the Curatorial and Education and Public programs departments write reports to government, corporate, and institutional foundations as required.
• Engage with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals
• Deliver sponsor and VIP donor events
• Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.
Financial Budget
• Manage, coordinate, track and evaluate the annual grant calendar and budget.
• Work closely with the director and the fundraising team to develop and track the grants and sponsorship budget and expected income throughout the year.
• With the Finance and Administration Coordinator monitor the financial management of designated grants and sponsorship programs.
Administration
• Manage and update the Tessitura data base to ensure that public grants and foundations records on the gallery’s database are accurate and up to date.
• Adhere to a calendar of both new applications and reporting requirements for secured grants.
• Manage or contribute to production of both interim and final reports for funders.
• Assure the completion of acknowledgement/thank you letters relating to awarded grants and sponsorships.
• Manage and ensure accurate and timely entry of grant institution contact information.
Workplace Health and Safety
• All staff are required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of other personnel (including volunteers and interns) who may be affected by their conduct.
Key Performance Indicators
• Ability to meet revenue targets
• Ability to identify and cultivate new revenue sources
• Establishing multi-year and/or repeat gifts
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness to take on tasks as required
• Courteous approach to all written and verbal communications with patrons, members, sponsors, and vendors
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Positive approach to working in a fast paced environment
• Flexibility in working with shifting priorities Skills & Requirements
Essential Criteria
• Resourceful, lateral thinker with initiative and flexibility to create and articulate a convincing, coherent fundraising case in writing and in person.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, liberal arts, art history or other related area;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in grant writing and fundraising with demonstrated experience researching, writing and with other fundraising initiatives for a cultural or educational institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data and possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of people at all levels
• Discrete with sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential matters in a professional manner
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Good working knowledge of Canadian, Ontario and Toronto governmental agencies is required, as well as current knowledge of the art scene and environment in Toronto, Canada and abroad.
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple and simultaneous deadlines.
• The successful candidate must be able to work outside of normal office hours as and when required.
Desirable Criteria
• Experience in a visual arts organization is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of French will be an asset
Acceptable Applications must include:
• A current resume
• A cover letter addressed to the Director of TPP [Gaëtane Verna], including salary expectations, indicating how you meet the essential criteria of this key position
Qualified applications are invited to apply by: August 27, 2018
Please quote Job Reference # 18F019-ET
E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.
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