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Positions Currently available:

Director of Development and Marketing
Managing Director
Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Major Gifts Officer
Director of Institutional Giving
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer


Position : Director of Development and Marketing
Company : Ottawa Chamber Music Society
Location: Ottawa, ON

The Ottawa Chamber Music Society (OCMS) is recognized as one of the world's leading international presenters impacting the world of music, the arts and culture. The OCMS is a not-for-profit organization with charitable status, dedicated to presenting chamber music of the highest possible artistic standard.  Our mandate is to make classical music accessible to all.

We are seeking a dynamic marketing and fund-raising professional to design, lead and implement strategies and campaigns to drive increased revenue.   The successful candidate will bring exceptional and effective communication’s skills (oral and written) with an entrepreneurial approach that builds and nurtures strong and lasting relationships that maximize financial success.

Key Responsibilities

  • demonstrated success in developing and implementing creative strategies to grow sponsorship, recognition and stewardship programs for donors, event partners and sponsors
  • in-depth knowledge of the arts and entertainment industry embracing all aspects of  subscription and single ticket campaigns, print /electronic media campaigns
  • experience supervising box office and development staff
  • ensure database accuracy on integrated ticketing/development database (Choice Ticketing)
  • proven ability to oversee and direct the creative process for all marketing and development materials
  • a collaborative team player with a hands-on approach

Competencies

The successful candidate will offer:

  • Knowledge of and a passion for the performing arts.
  • Five+ years experience in fund-raising and marketing role, preferably for a cultural organization.
  • Post secondary education in business or arts administration, or a relevant discipline 
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
  • Demonstrated computer/software skills with advanced of knowledge Microsoft Office and database software.
  • Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking ability
  • Effective leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills: verbal, written and listening 
  • Fluency in English and French (oral and written language) an asset.

Please submit a cover letter with salary expectation and resume by April 26, 2010

Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates
1103 – 77 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON  M5B 2J7
F: 416-340-6276
E: gvasearch@gmail.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Position : Managing Director
Company : Alberta Theatre Projects
Location: Calgary, Alberta

The Managing Director is responsible for providing the business and administrative leadership to drive the economic engine that allows for artistic excellence and economic sustainability of Alberta Theatre Projects.

Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a thriving contemporary theatre company based in Calgary, one of Canada’s most vibrant and energetic cities. Founded in 1972 by artistic director Douglas Riske and producer Lucille Wagner, ATP focuses on engaging and entertaining audiences by showcasing plays from the contemporary English language repertoire and by the creation and premiering of new Canadian plays. It is considered one of Canada’s pre-eminent centre for new play development and production.

The new Managing Director will partner with Artistic Director Vanessa Porteous who was appointed as ATP’s fourth artistic leader in 2009. A distinguished director and dramaturge, Ms Porteous is celebrated for her dedication and commitment to new play development. Her own wide-ranging career includes puppetry, theatre, theatre with music, and opera.

Alberta Theatre Projects has an annual operating budget of $4.7 million and an average annual attendance of 35,000. It currently employs 18 full-time staff, over 200 part-time/contract staff, and over 85 artists each season. A 14 member Board of Directors governs the organization. The company is in strong financial condition, having posted surpluses for the past nine years; its combined endowment is approximately $2.35 million. ATP performs in the 460-seat Martha Cohen Theatre and is a primary resident of the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, one of North American’s largest performing arts facilities currently in an exciting period of redevelopment and transformation.

The signature event at Alberta Theatre Projects is the Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays, which sits at the centre of the ATP season and represents almost half of the play titles presented annually. The season begins and ends with four “Cornerstone” plays of contemporary works from the Canadian and international repertoire. The programming portfolio is rounded out with the LEGACY Program (Lifelong Education and Growth for Artists, Community and Youth) and a Family Holiday Presentation with an extended November / December run.

ATP is fertile ground, a place where great things grow. It is a launching pad, a dazzling bounce into what’s new, what’s next. It celebrates excellence, originality, and daring on the stage. This is a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and change. ATP fosters an artist-supportive, collaborative environment.

The Search Committee seeks an experienced cultural administrator who will build on the solid achievements of Alberta Theatre Projects. The new leader must bring to the role:

A strong commitment to the vision and goals of Alberta Theatre Projects, its work in new play development and presentation and the production of contemporary theatre;

Proven capabilities and experience in the areas of theatre/arts administration, budgeting and financial management, grantsmanship, communications, board development, strategic planning, and fund-raising;

Experience in attracting contributed revenues from individual donors, as well as corporations and foundations and in building and engaging audiences;

The ability to build effective working partnerships with key stakeholders;

A leadership approach that will create a positive, mutually supportive working relationship between the artistic and administrative sides of the company and inspire, mentor, challenge, and retain dedicated staff.

The City of Calgary has enjoyed a surge in arts and culture activity and attendance with assistance from local and provincial governments. Last year, at the annual professional theatre awards, eligible productions numbered 53 in total, one of many reasons that McLean’s Magazine listed Calgary as “Canada’s most cultured city” in 2008.

The Managing Director reports jointly with the Artistic Director to the Board of Directors and has a senior management team of four directors: marketing and communications, resource development, business manager, and front of house manager.

The ideal candidate will have five to seven years senior experience in a cultural leadership position, preferably theatre; a track record in business development, the building of community partnerships, marketing, fund-raising, labour negotiations, human resources and staff development. Innovation, inventiveness, integrity, flexibility, and a sense of humour are key personal attributes. In partnership with the Artistic Director, the Managing Director represents ATP to the media, patrons, supporters and all other stakeholders, as well as the performing arts industry at large, through leadership and participation in community activities.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of references in confidence to:

Margaret Genovese, Senior Partner,
Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates, 77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103, Toronto, ON, Canada
M5B 2J7. Email: gvasearch@gmail.com Fax: 416/340-6276.

Deadline for applications: Friday, March 19, 2010. Preference given to qualified Canadian applicants.

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Position : Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Company : Opera Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON

Opera Hamilton invites applications for the position of Executive Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the Chief Operating Officer of Opera Hamilton.  He/she will assume leadership of the day-to-day administrative operations of the company, overseeing the company budget, and seeking and managing the revenues necessary to assure a sound financial base.

Since its inception in 1980 Opera Hamilton has established itself as a strong artistic presence within the Hamilton community and its surrounding area.  Its 2009/10 30th anniversary season includes DIE FLEDERMAUS and LA BOHEME,

a POPERA PLUS Gala, the annual school tour, as well as many other educational activities, and a number of special celebratory events.

In 2007/08 the company made the very difficult but necessary decision to abridge its season in favor of focusing on the financial challenges facing the organization.  Since the Fall of 2007 Opera Hamilton has retired more than $1.5 million of debt and has completely re-organized its operations.  Extraordinary funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Ontario Ministry of Culture has facilitated the repositioning of Opera Hamilton in the community. 

This funding, plus the generosity of the company’s audience, contributors, business and artistic partners, corporations, foundations, and government has made it possible for Opera Hamilton to overcome enormous financial obstacles and to move forward in a stable and sustainable manner with new strategic and business plans.  The new Executive Director is a key player in Opera Hamilton’s future progress, working closely with General Director David Speers.      

The successful candidate will have experience in the areas of financial management, strategic planning, staff/board development, and have a proven track record in seeking earned and contributed revenues (including subscriptions, corporate sponsorships, grantsmanship, individual contributions, and special events). 

Fund-raising would be a shared responsibility with the General Director who has a key role as an ambassador and advocate for Opera Hamilton in the community.

Major areas of responsibility include finance, recruiting and supervising administrative personnel, carrying out the long-range plan, board liaison, and income generation. 

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with experience in not-for-profit cultural management, preferably opera; excellent analytical, financial and organizational skills; prowess in both written and oral communication; a knowledge of opera production and repertoire, as well as track record in responsible fiscal stewardship and good board relations.  Political savvy and the ability to deal humanely with a broad spectrum of personalities would be essential characteristics.

Training in not for profit management/arts administration or finance would be helpful.  Preference would be given to qualified Canadian applicants.

Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements and a list of references by Tuesday, January 5, 2010  to:

Margaret Genovese, Senior Partner
Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates
77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103
Toronto, ON
Canada M5B 2J7
gvasearch@gmail.com

For additional information: www.operathamilton.ca; www.genovesevanderhoof.com

 

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Position : Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Company : FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Location: Burlington, VT

The FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS invites applications and referrals for the position of Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer.

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts:

The Flynn has been at the center of Vermont’s cultural landscape for more than 75 years: through five decades as a premier movie theatre to its present incarnation as an acclaimed center for performances and arts education.  Today, the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts is recognized internationally for the caliber of its presentations, its significant artistic, educational, and community outreach activities, its superb technical capacity, its beautiful ambiance, and its sound fiscal management.

The Flynn incorporates two performance spaces: the original theatre, restored to its Art Deco splendor, and FlynnSpace, an intimate black box/cabaret performance setting, as well as education and dance studios and an art gallery.  The Flynn produces and provides artistic direction for the ten-day Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, in association with Burlington City Arts.

With an annual budget of $6.4 million, the Flynn has 33 FTE staff members, as well as box office and front of house staff, production crew, and teachers, and a deeply committed board of directors with 27 members.  It is the proud home of many thriving arts groups including Lyric Theatre, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Vermont Youth Orchestra, and the Vermont Stage Company.  It also is the strategic partner in the first Arts Integrated Magnet School in the State of Vermont. 

Recognized as a leader in the mid-sized arts center field, the Flynn is the recipient of many honors including the League of Historic American Theatres’ Outstanding Historic Theatre Award in 2007 and the Arts Presenters/MetLife Foundation Award for Innovation in Arts Access, as well as major support from the Ford Foundation, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Hearst Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

The Position of Executive Director:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and is charged with external and community relations, fund development, strategic planning and artistic and programmatic policy as well as operational, financial, and administrative management.    

Senior staff reporting to the Executive Director include the Chief Programming Officer/Artistic Director, the Chief Financial Officer/Director of Administration, the Directors of Education, Development, and Facilities, and the Managing Director of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

The City of Burlington:

The Flynn is a critical economic asset that contributes to Burlington’s vibrant downtown.

Burlington is the largest city in the State of Vermont with a metropolitan area of approximately 210,000 people.  Rich in history and close to the Canadian border, its position on Lake Champlain helped it develop into a center for trade and a port of entry.  Its current economy is based in education and health services, as well as transportation, utilities, and manufacturing.  It is the home of The University of Vermont, St. Michael’s College, Burlington College, Champlain College, and a Community College of Vermont campus.  It is not a coincidence that Burlington regularly finds itself included at the top of “Best City for…” lists, most recently The Best City to Raise Your Kids (Business Week) and The Best City to Retire Young (CNN).    

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have senior experience in leading a dynamic arts organization, a minimum of seven years of not-for-profit arts venue management, and a university degree in arts, humanities or business management or equivalent experience in facility management and administration. 

The new Executive Director will have demonstrated leadership in fund-raising with superior analytical, financial, and organizational credentials.  Other necessary characteristics include a passion for the performing arts and arts education, political savvy and diplomacy, exceptional oral and written communication skills, a track record in building community participation and partnership, and the ability to deal humanely and wisely with a broad spectrum of personalities.

The Executive Director must be a strategic thinker and a relationship builder: someone who maintains a high professional profile, can secure financial resources, and, with his or her staff, is able to develop unique collaborative relationships with other organizations. 

The Founding Executive Director & CEO, Andrea Rogers, retires in June of 2010.  Hiring an Executive Director who can sustain the Flynn’s team-oriented culture is a priority for the Search Committee as this operational model has been critical to the organization’s past success.  

Other Information and Application Process:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of references by Friday, January 15, 2010 in confidence to:

Margaret Genovese, Senior Partner
GENOVESE, VANDERHOOF & ASSOCIATES
77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103
Toronto, ON, Canada  M5B 2J7
416/340-2762; Fax: 416/340-6276
gvasearch@gmail.com

For additional information see: www.flynncenter.org, www.genovesevanderhoof.com

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Position : Major Gifts Officer
Company : The Cleveland Orchestra
Location: Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Orchestra’s Miami Residency is among the most innovative business models in the orchestral field today.  Launched in 2006 and with three successful seasons completed, the Miami Residency is beginning to influence perceptions and demand, and to expand what is possible for the performing arts in Miami-Dade.  The Residency includes education and community programs as well as subscription performances at the state-of-the-art Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade.  It is supported by individual and foundation contributions and earned revenue and sponsorships made to the Musical Arts Association of Miami (MAAM), 501c3 managed by the Miami-based board dedicated to supporting the Miami Residency. In 2008 MAAM completed the first phase of a planning process that informs the strategic direction for the Residency to 2015 and beyond.  For further information see: www.clevelandorchestramiami.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cleveland Orchestra is moving towards a major comprehensive campaign and is seeking to build upon its development capability with a new Major Gifts Officer for its Miami Residency.  Reporting to the Residency Director, the Major Gifts Officer is a senior member of the Residency staff and resides in Miami with occasional trips to Cleveland for meetings and workshops. Working with the orchestra’s extensive base of Florida supporters, the Major Gift Officer focuses exclusively on developing relationships for the Miami Residency, and manages all major gift planning, prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation, primarily from individuals and family foundations. 

The position oversees the stewardship of the Residency’s major gift donors and those activities in support of the Musical Arts Association of Miami which raises funds for the Residency and the community.

The Major Gifts Officer interfaces with the Orchestra’s Development Department in Cleveland as a member of the Major Gift Team.  The Department also provides services including prospect clearance, research, and proposal writing to the Miami Residency effort. 

Duties and Responsibilities:                                            

  • Manage the key program areas of individual giving; prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for major gifts from individuals and family foundations for major gifts;
  • Develop major gifts fundraising plans that will meet measurable performance objectives and goals;
  • Work with the Residency Director, communicate the plan and provide weekly updates of status and progress;
  • Direct major cultivation of prospects and current donors with major gift potential;
  • Steward current donors to maximize philanthropic potential;
  • Develop and deliver performance specific donor stewardship programs;
  • Prepare remarks for relevant hosts, board members and executives for cultivation and stewardship events.
  • Support cultivation efforts of key board members and staff to carry out overall solicitation strategy;
  • Ensure that efficient management systems of the highest standards are in place including income and expense reporting and optimal use of  Tessitura for solicitation, income tracking, research and general data on prospects; 
  • Regularly provide reports and forecasts to Miami Residency leadership and volunteers;
  • Work with Residency Director in establishing budgets;

Candidate Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years of direct major gift experience combined with a measurable record of achievement.
  • Ability to communicate The Cleveland Orchestra’s Miami Residency mission.
  • Responsive, communicative and possessing a strong entrepreneurial sense and instincts for opportunities.  
  • A passion for symphonic music.
  • Proven experience working directly with Board of Directors and volunteers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective public speaker.
  • Knowledge of South Florida and Spanish language skills an asset.
  • Mobile, flexible with strong sense of loyalty.

Additional Information:

This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For further information regarding the position, please contact Mr. Dory Vanderhoof, Senior Partner, Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates at 832-398-0837.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume and references in confidence to:  Karen Tucholski, Director of Human Resources, The Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 email: ktucholski@clevelandorchestra.com.

No telephone calls please.

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Position : Director of Institutional Giving
Company : The Cleveland Orchestra
Location: Cleveland, OH

Long considered one of America’s great orchestras, The Cleveland Orchestra is among the world’s most revered symphonic ensembles.  In concerts at home in Severance Hall, at Blossom Music Center, and on tour  throughout the world, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to set standards of performing excellence and imaginative programming that serve as models for audiences and performers alike.  For further information see:  www.clevelandorchestra.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cleveland Orchestra seeks to build upon its development capability as it moves towards a major comprehensive campaign. In order to support the orchestra’s institutional mission and objectives, the organization is seeking a new Director of Institutional Giving.  Reporting to the Director of Development, this senior position is responsible for maximizing revenue from corporations, foundations, and government.  The Director manages the institutional gifts team, overseeing the development and execution of the overall strategy for achieving the division’s short and long-term fundraising goals.  In addition, the Director manages the portfolio of corporate contributors, and involves trustees in prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Duties and Responsibilities:                                            

  • Responsible for approximately $8.0 million in annual revenue from corporations, foundations and government and between $2 m and $10 m in special and one-time gifts, including appropriations and capital grants.
  • Management and control of related expenses for each constituency.  
  • Manage The Cleveland Orchestra’s corporate, foundation and government development programs including all solicitations, applications, benefit delivery, entertainment and recognition.
  • Develop campaign analysis and income worksheets, generate reports, forecast progress, and implement new strategies.
  • Identify, recruit and manage corporate volunteer council, foundation and government volunteers to meet all revenue and forecasted goals.
  • Interact with and involve Chief Development Officer and Board of Trustees in solicitation process.
  • Identify, track, and leverage board linkages to corporate prospects, foundation prospects, and those individuals who have influence at levels of government.
  • Coordinate with Special Events regarding corporate, government and foundation fundraising / entertainment for each group.
  • Provide strategic direction and creative solutions to fundraising and donor servicing.
  • Collaborate with Development Researcher in maintaining up-to-date research on prospects and donors.
  • Initiate and arrange an established goal of face-to-face contacts and solicitations.
  • Work closely with other departmental Directors to ensure cohesiveness within the Department.
  • Coordinate and supervise the activities of any assigned support staff including Foundation and Government Manager, Grant Manager and Development Associate.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; graduate degree a plus.
  • 10+ years experience in diverse non-profit fundraising, with direct responsibility for institutional portfolio (including local, state and federal government, public and private foundations and both corporate philanthropy and sponsorship).
  • Demonstrated success managing and building a team, including previous supervisory experience a must
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Superior interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong planning, problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to operate independently, and adapt productively to change
  • Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization, from board members, volunteers and the corporate community to all Cleveland Orchestra staff etc.
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Additional Information:

This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For further information regarding the position, please contact Mr. Dory Vanderhoof, Senior Partner, Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates at 832-398-0837.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume and references in confidence to:  Karen Tucholski, Director of Human Resources, The Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 email: ktucholski@clevelandorchestra.com.

No telephone calls please.

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