Development Officer

Company Overview

Young People’s Theatre (YPT), now in its 60th season, is co-led by Artistic Director Herbie Barnes and Executive Director Camilla Holland. As Canada’s largest and oldest professional theatre for young audiences, the company produces and presents a full season of theatre and arts education programming, serving approximately 150,000 patrons annually. With the purchase and renovation of YPT 161 Studios across the street from its historic theatre, YPT has expanded its footprint, increased its accessibility, refreshed its lobbies, and upgraded the theatrical equipment capabilities of its 433-seat Ada Slaight Stage and 115-seat Studio. United in vision, the two facilities anchor the corner of Front and Frederick streets in downtown Toronto creating Canada’s largest theatre complex for young people. With its broad-ranging educational programs and exceptional professional productions, the company has an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million.

Job Description

YPT is currently searching for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Development Officer. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will play a key role in the Development department, managing YPT’s Individual Giving portfolio and stewarding the seamless execution of YPT’s signature fundraising events. This position offers a salary in the range of $50,000-$54,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage YPT’s Individual Giving portfolio, including acquisition, solicitation and stewardship campaigns for both monthly and annual donors;
• Helm the organization and planning of YPT’s annual fundraising events, the late spring Golf Classic and the winter Imaginarium Gala;
• Assist the Director of Development in creating robust stewardship opportunities and cultivating a culture of intentional philanthropy with all current and prospective donors;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Required Skills:
• Work experience or equivalent educational experience – not-for-profit, children & youth and/or arts experience an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Organized with meticulous attention-to-detail;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with donors, Board members, volunteers, staff and the general public in an efficient, tactful and friendly manner;
• Creativity, flexibility and forward-thinking mindset;
• Enthusiasm for YPT’s mission and values, as well as fundraising;
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in keeping with legal and generally accepted professional practices;
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary.