Fundraising Coordinator

Company Overview

Theatre Passe Muraille is known for developing innovative and daring Canadian theatre, but we exist to support our communities. From encouraging independent and emerging artists, and multicultural work, to inspiring our staff and artists to work collaboratively, Theatre Passe Muraille works to ensure all voices are represented on our stage.

Typically, Theatre Passe Muraille produces and/or presents 6-8 shows a year and hosts rental companies and festivals throughout the year. Theatre Passe Muraille operates 2 performance spaces – a Mainspace Theatre (160 seats), and the Bob Nasmith Innovation Backspace Theatre (45 seats).

Job Description

Start Date: January 12, 2026

Salary:  $25 per hour
Term: Part Time Contract, Jan 12, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (25hrs per week with a potential for increased hours to accommodate for periods of increased activity). 

Format: Hybrid, Option to work from home but you will be required onsite for several events.

City/Town: Toronto

Job Description 

The Fundraising Coordinator will provide essential support to the Development Department, primarily focusing on donor communications, logistics, and fundraising administration. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with donors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with donor communications, including writing and distributing fundraising newsletters and appeals.
• Maintaining and updating databases to record donor contact and preference information.
• Support the creation of marketing materials and visual content for fundraising campaigns (graphic design experience is a plus).
• Collaborate with the Development Manager and larger team to track fundraising progress and deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience or familiarity with the non for profit theatre sector at large in Toronto or Canada 
• Occasional Weeknights and weekend work is mandatory

Asset:

• Knowledge of fundraising management will be an asset
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities will be an asset
• Knowledge of special events planning and management will be an asset
• Proficiency in the use of computer for: Fundraising management software, Word processing, Databases, Spreadsheets
• Knowledge of any graphic design software, InDesign or Canva for example, will be an asset