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If you want to make a difference in the arts sector and build a career in fundraising ornot-for-profitadministration,this could be the ideal chance for you.

Employment: Fixed-term contract(Full-time)toAugust 28,2027,Onsite

Deadline: September17, 2026(Applications will be reviewed as received)

Location: Victoria,BC

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Locatedonthe territories of the Lekwungen-speakingpeoples,the Belfry Theatre is Victoria, BC’s largest skilled not-for-profit theatre. As a professional theatre company, we are dedicated to producing contemporary plays, with an emphasis on Canadian work, and to promoting artistic, cultural, and educational events in the Greater Victoria Region.

Each season, the Belfry producesor presentsfour to six primarily Canadian contemporaryplays andpresents productions from across Canada as part of our annual SPARK Festival. The company actively commissions and develops new work from the national community, hosts localartistsand companies, and provides access to several community organizations. For moreinformation,please visit belfry.bc.ca

This is an exciting time to join the Belfry team as we launch our51 st season ofprogrammingand artistic outreach. We are increasing our revenues tomaintainour heritage venue andsupport our expandingrole within our community. The Development Department is vital tothe Belfry’ssuccess in generating funds from donations, sponsorships, and events.

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Reporting to the Director of Development, theDevelopment Coordinatoris a full-time,



onsite,contractpositionuntilAugust 28,2027,with the possibility of extension.The positioninvolves working collaboratively on fundraising events andextensivestewardship of donors and sponsors. The position entails working in a busy two-person fundraising department withgeneral team, board, and committee support, with good opportunities for growth and collaboration.Occasional evening and weekend hours arerequired(with time off in lieu).

If you are looking tomake adifferencein the arts sectoranddevelop a career in fundraising ornot-for-profitadministration,this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Responsibilities Include:

- Coordinatearangeofdonor and fundraising eventsincludinglogistics,maintainingguestlistsand generating name tags
- Build relationships with sponsors and donorsthroughpositive communications and outreach in the community.
- Assistwith the stewardship of supportersincludingtracking benefits,conducting tours,maintainingcorrespondence,andphone calls
- Generate donor and sponsor recognition materials,andbuild lists for direct mail campaigns, theatrepublicationsand events;
- Generatetax receipts and thank you lettersusingExcel andSpektrix,aCustomerRelations Management (CRM) software




- Assistwith foundation grant applicationsandreports for program funders
- Updatewebsite and createsocial media posts fordevelopmentpurposes
- Coordinate,supportand minute-taking atfundraising committee meetings

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:

- Knowledge ofany CRM software is an asset, with specific list-buildingcapabilities.
- Fundraising-related experience is preferred
- Self-motivation, an ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and social skills
- Strongorganizationaland administrativeskills with superiorattention to detail
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Experience working for a professional arts organization
- Above average competency with MicrosoftOffice,especiallyWord andExcel,includingsortfunctions.
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada

COMPENSATION:

- Salarywill be pro-ratedbased on$50,000-$55,000per annum,commensuratewith experience and qualifications
- Health benefits will be offered after a 90-day probation period.
- The Belfryoffersone-week administrative closures during the winter and summer.

The Belfry is strongly committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

The Belfry islargely anaccessiblefacility,and further accommodation would be made forpersonswith physical disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Start date for the position is negotiable,witha preferred start dateofOctober 19, 2026.

The Belfry thanks allapplicants,but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Development Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 The Belfry Theatre
📍 Victoria