Company Overview For nearly 50 years, Necessary Angel Theatre Company has been one of Canada's leading creators of original theatre, producing bold, innovative, and socially relevant work.

Company Overview For nearly 50 years, Necessary Angel Theatre Company has been one of Canada's leading creators of original theatre, producing bold, innovative, and socially relevant work.

We are seeking a collaborative and motivated Development Manager to lead fundraising and contributed revenue growth. Working closely with the Artistic Director, General Manager, and Board of Directors, the successful candidate will build support through individual giving, grants, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the annual fundraising plan.

Build, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and major gift prospects.

Research, write, and manage grants and foundation relationships.

Develop and steward corporate sponsorships.

Coordinate fundraising campaigns, donor events, and stewardship initiatives.

Maintain the donor database (CRM), process gifts, issue tax receipts, and prepare fundraising reports.

Support Board fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.

Required Qualifications

Minimum three years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience.

Demonstrated success writing grant applications.

Excellent communication, organizational,



and relationship-building skills.

Experience using donor databases or CRM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Canadian arts funding landscape.

Exposure to major gifts, donor stewardship, or corporate sponsorships.

The Ideal Candidate You are a proactive relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about the arts. You are organized, self-motivated, and excited by the opportunity to build meaningful relationships that strengthen Necessary Angel's future.

Why Join Necessary Angel? This is more than a fundraising role-it's an opportunity to work alongside an experienced philanthropic consultant and a Board member with extensive fundraising expertise while making a meaningful impact at Necessary Angel.

Work Hours & Compensation & Perks

Full-time position Monday-Friday with flexible hybrid working conditions

Occasional evenings or weekends for donor events may be required

Reports to the Artistic Director and General Manager

Annual Salary of $60,000-65,000, commensurate with experience

Vacation and Paid sick leave in accordance with Ontario labour laws

Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Canadian theatre A supportive and creative work environment that values innovation, inclusion, and artistic risk

📌 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Winnipeg)
🏢 Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)
📍 Winnipeg