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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Job (Vancouver, BC): Director of Fund Development – Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts Job (Vancouver, BC): Director of Fund Development – Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts KAY MEEK CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver seeks a Director of Fund Development. The Meek opened its doors November 6, 2004. Since then it has grown and developed into a cultural jewel for West Vancouver and the North Shore. Recently, the Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan for 2012-2017 to reflect the evolution of the organization. Our mission is
“To produce, provide and present excellent performing arts experiences and opportunities for our community and beyond.”
With the recent addition of a professional theatre operation, TheatreK, the organization is poised for significant growth. We seek a dynamic team player to carry out the ongoing activities related to raising our community and regional profile, increasing sponsorship, foundation, individual,



grants and annual giving to our various activities and operations and generally partnering with other staff members to make each event and presentation more visible to the entire local and Lower Mainland community.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide advice and guidance to the Managing and Artistic Director on marketing and publicity strategies for all productions and events.
Provide advice and guidance regarding branding in all communications
Plan and execute one annual major fundraiser…This event raised over 50K in 2012
Plan and execute an annual giving Campaign
Create an endowment and planned giving campaign
Implement stakeholder communication related sponsorships and corporate support:
Steward existing funders through regular and timely communication
Renew and grow revenue with existing sponsors by exploring new options
Work with relevant staff on proposals, stewardship and recognition programs and reports
Establish new relationships and recent sources of funding
Participate in fund-raising and stewardship events as needed.
Requirements/Qualifications A university degree in music/arts and/or business management or equivalent experience
A minimum of three years’ experience of progressively responsible experience in fund-raising, particularly in the area of sponsorship
Ability to inspire trust and confidence in stakeholders
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral/written) skills
Knowledge of the performing arts, particularly theatre and music
Financial and budgeting abilities, strong research and organizational skills as well as exceptional attention to detail.
Additional Information This position can be managed as a “fee for service” contract position or as a full time salaried position depending on the candidate’s preference and organizational situation. In either situation the salary and benefits are excellent for the industry.
Deadline is August 25th, 2012.

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📌 Job (Vancouver, BC): Director of Fund Development – Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts (British Columbia)
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