MFG NEWS / NOUVELLES DU MFG

Posted August 1st, 2006:

Two cool jobs brought to our attention by ELAN http://www.quebec-elan.org/

1. Blue Metropolis Foundation is seeking a new Director of Development

Applicants are asked to send a CV and cover letter by Email (info@blue-met-bleu.com) or by fax (514 932-1148) by August 25, 2006.
Please do not call us.

Interviews will take place at the end of August. We regret that we can respond only to candidates invited for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Metropolis Foundation.


The Director of Development reports to the General Manager of Blue Metropolis Foundation. The Director will be working with the executive of the Fundraising Committee, volunteer leaders and volunteers, and will be expected to take the Foundation’s private and public fundraising capacity to new heights.

Qualifications:
Ø A recognized university degree in a relevant field
Ø A minimum of four years of professional experience in private and public sector fundraising
Ø A track record of closing major contributions from private individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Qualities:
Ø Leadership abilities
Ø Entrepreneurial
Ø Dynamic
Ø Highly organized
Ø Superlative communications skills, both oral and written
Ø Team player
Ø Initiative
Ø Extreme attention to details
Ø Excellent computer skills
Ø Bilingualism
Ø Literary and/or educational interests an asset

Responsibilities:
Ø The Director chairs the Fundraising Committee.
Ø The Director is expected to lead the design, implementation, and execution of the fundraising strategy for the Foundation as approved by the executive and the Fundraising Committee.
Ø The Director is responsible for the coordination and direction of all aspects of fundraising including providing support for volunteers.
Ø The Director is responsible for the development of membership in the Foundation and in the Blue Network.
Ø The Director is responsible for identifying and updating information on individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations with an interest in supporting the work of Blue Metropolis Foundation through donations and in-kind donations.
Ø The Director is responsible for researching new sources of funding in the public and private sectors.
Ø The Director is responsible for all grant applications (letters, proposals and final reports) in the public and private sectors.
Ø The Director is responsible for stewardship of public and private granting officers, public affairs executives and other supporters, donors and sponsors.
Ø The Director participates in Board meetings as appropriate.


2. Centaur Theatre, Quebec’s leading English-language theatre company, is looking for a Donations Coordinator to join our fast-paced team. This is an entry-level, full-time position in the Development Department and reports to the Director of Development.

Requirements

This position requires: excellent oral and written communication skills (English & French); organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills (Word for Windows, Excel); basic accounting skills, and, an interest in working as part of a team. This position also involves some evening and weekend work (opening night performances, committee meetings and special events). Experience in fundraising, database (Raiser’s Edge) and working in a performing arts environment would be an asset.

Responsibilities

The Donations Coordinator provides clerical and administrative support for all areas of the company’s fundraising and development department activities. The duties include:

data entry and database maintenance
donation campaigns co-ordination
account balancing
special event co-ordination
program advertising sales
mailings
all other tasks as assigned by the Director of Development

Applications will be reviewed starting on August 7, 2006. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a résumé by mail, fax, or e-mail to:

Haleema Mini
Director of Development
Centaur Theatre Company
453 St. Francois-Xavier
Montreal, QC, H2Y 2T1
Phone: (514) 288-1229, extension 235
Fax: (514) 288-8575
E-mail: haleema@centaurtheatre.com