Development & Fundraising Manager
Application Deadline: December 20, 2025
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Annual Salary $60K, prorated for the 6 month contract
Term: Contractual basis – Full-time January 27, 2025 – July 25, 2025.
Format: Hybrid, Option to work from home or onsite
City/Town: Toronto
Organization Description
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 Backspace Theatre (45 seats).
Job Description
The Fundraising & Development Manager leads and executes the private funding goals at TPM which includes, foundation and grant applications, implementation of fundraising plans major gifts, corporate donations, charitable gaming, and in-kind resources), in collaboration with the Leadership team, the Board’s Resource Development Committee, and the Fundraising & Development Coordinator.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead all fundraising activities, in collaboration with TPM staff and Resource Development Committee of the Board
- Actively seeking new donors and sponsors for TPM and making best efforts to meet mutually set goals for advancement including database growth and functionality and revenue
- Managing donor relationships including acknowledgements, tax receipting, meetings and events
- Managing the continual update of databases to record donor contact and preference information
- Writing grant and foundation applications and individual appeals, using direct mailing to reach a wide range of potential and current donors
- Writing final grant and funder reports
- Researching charitable institutions whose criteria match TPM’s activities
- Promoting the organization to its donors and maximizing public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities will be an asset
- Knowledge of special events planning and management will be an asset
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and attention to detail is a necessity
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines is a necessity
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Proficiency in the use of computer for: Fundraising management software, Word processing, Databases, Spreadsheets is a necessity
- Knowledge of any graphic design software, InDesign or Canva for example, will be an asset
- Experience with any or all of the following will be an asset: not-for-profit company, Toronto Theatre, arts councils
- Occasional Weeknights and weekend work will be necessary.
Accessibility
TPM believes in a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and diversity. As such, we encourage applications from all interested candidates without regard to age, race, colour, gender, disability, national origin or any other protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to fostering an organization that reflects the diversity of Toronto.
If you identify as a person with a disability, and require the information in this application in an accessible format, or an accessibility accommodation, to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Artistic Producer, Indrit Kasapi, either via email at indritk@passemuraille.on.ca or by phone at 416 504 8988 extension 2144 to make a request.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with the names and phone numbers of 2 references attached as a PDF or Word document to Artistic Producer, Indrit Kasapi, indritk@passemuraille.on.ca
If you wish to provide a video or audio application, please upload your application and provide the appropriate link and password (if applicable) via email indritk@passemuraille.on.ca
Please use the subject line: “Application for Development & Fundraising Manager”. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
Join our Board!
Join our Board!
Join our Board!
We’re looking for volunteers interested in joining our Board of Directors. We seek people who love the work of our theatre along with our commitment to develop innovative Canadian theatre that is inclusive, eclectic, and representative of our city.
The Board’s main responsibilities include supporting the executive and artistic leadership in an advisory capacity, fundraising on behalf of the theatre, providing legal and financial oversight of the organization, engaging with local communities, supporting equity and inclusion in the theatre, and promoting the theatre and enhancing its public standing.
You will also be responsible for attending regularly scheduled board meetings (about 6 per year, which are generally held at the Theatre Passe Muraille offices), and to sit on at least one committee according to your interest and skill set. Board members are encouraged to participate in fundraising activities.
At this time, we are seeking applications from people with experience in the following areas:
Accessibility, Law; Community Development; Fundraising or Philanthropy; Accounting; Engineering or Architecture; Government Relations; Non-Profit, Artists, and those who live or work in Theatre Passe Murailles’ neighbourhood. However, we are always looking for committed and active champions of our theatre and encourage those with experience in other areas to apply as well.
In addition to general board members, we are also seeking applications for the roles of Treasurer of the Board.
Above all, we want our Board to fully reflect the people who live, work, play and study in our neighborhoods and communities. We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples, Black, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Please send your resume with a short cover letter describing why you are interested in joining the Board of Directors of Theatre Passe Muraille to:
Michelle Knight | Managing Director, Revenue & Strategy michellek@passemuraille.on.ca
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TPM is an equal opportunity employer and accepts applications from all qualified candidates. TPM strongly encourages submissions from candidates of Indigenous and diverse backgrounds, as well as individuals who identify as having a disability.
Please contact us if you have any access needs or require any support in regards to your application (for example: video/ audio submissions, deadline extensions, etc.). We can also be reached by phone at 416-504-7529.
Please note that TPM does not do general auditions. If you wish to submit your headshot and resumé to be kept on file, please email April Leung | Artistic Associate.