Opportunities

Theatre Calgary is seeking a Manager, Individual Giving to join our team. This position plays a key role in the success of Theatre Calgary by championing a roster of major gift donors who can provide a strong and sustainable revenue stream. The successful candidate will manage our successful premium membership program. This person will also pursue six- and seven-figure leadership gifts that can provide transformational outcomes for the theatre. Reporting to the Director of Development and works cooperatively with the staff and community volunteers to achieve organizational goals.

This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development. This position requires availability outside of standard office hours, including some evenings and weekends to support performances, events, and community engagement activities.

Individual Gifts:

• Oversee Individual Giving at Theatre Calgary.
• Manage the Theatre Calgary Artistic Champions membership program (donors $1,000-$25,000), ensuring a high-quality donor experience and a robust revenue stream for the theatre.
• Manage the Legacy Giving Program.
• Grow philanthropic support of both the membership and legacy programs, collaborating with marketing to promote these giving vehicles.
• Work closely with other Development staff to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to fundraising and donor engagement.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop an effective strategy to promote major gifts.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Leadership Gifts:

• Serve as a front-line fundraiser responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of 100+ major gift prospects ($25,000+).
• Develop tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for assigned prospects.
• Develop clear and compelling funding proposals that make a strong a case for support of Theatre Calgary’s programs and reflect donors' interests.
• Develop and adapt narrative copy, program budgets, and other assets to articulate a personalized and persuasive case for support.
• Advance gift conversations for the successful solicitation and closing of major gifts, engaging key volunteers and staff as appropriate.
• Lead and execute multi-channel outreach, donor segmentation, moves management, and year-over-year growth strategies.
• Proactively identify and cultivate new donors and conduct research on their interests and capacity to help develop and produce new prospect lists and fundraising strategies.
• Organize donor visits and cultivation events in coordination with cross-departmental staff to deepen donor engagement, and attend key membership, public, and special events to actively build relationships with current and prospective donors.

Stewardship:

• Work collaboratively to develop and implement a stewardship plan to nurture donors and encourage further philanthropic support.
• Host targeted events for assigned prospects and donors. This may include a series of "behind the scenes" events or other format that will motivate and engage prospects and donors.
• Appropriately recognize and thank donors.
• Develop and implement clear, timely, and compelling donor communications, including impact reports, updates, gift agreements, and acknowledgments.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records and track progress towards annual fundraising goals.

Industry Knowledge:

• Be knowledgeable regarding Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Alberta Municipal Affair’s regulations and guidelines regarding fundraising in Canada and specifically, Alberta.
• Ensure that all Theatre Calgary development activities, for both staff and volunteer participants, are fully compliant with both the AFP Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the Imagine Canada’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in fundraising, donor relations, and non-profit development strategy.

Other:

• Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador for Theatre Calgary.
• Support team activities as required; and
• Bring creativity, professionalism, and enthusiasm to the workplace.

For the full job posting, including experience, qualifications, and submission information, please click on the box below.

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm MT on Friday, September 26, 2025.

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Child Supervisor

Theatre Calgary is seeking Child Supervisors for three (3) of its upcoming productions (A Christmas Carol, The Tale of the Gifted Prince, A Doll's House). The Child Supervisors report to the Company Manager and Stage Manager and are responsible for ensuring every Young Company (YC) Member’s participation in a professional production at Theatre Calgary is a positive, educational, enjoyable, and safe experience. The Child Supervisor will ensure the safety, well-being, and preparedness of the YC Members during rehearsals and backstage and facilitate a supportive environment that allows them to rehearse/perform at their best.

This role will be based out of the Theatre Calgary rehearsal hall and Max Bell Theatre located in
Werklund Centre in the heart of downtown. This job description outlines the primary duties and
responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Child Supervisors may be required to perform other duties as assigned. This position requires availability during the rehearsal process and run of each production.

Please see more show-specific information on the three productions by downloading the full job posting below.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Helping the Theatre to uphold Clause 59:00 of the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA), on engaging Child Performers. The Theatre will review this clause with the Child Supervisor prior to the first day of rehearsal.
• Greeting the Young Company (YC) Members at the beginning of all rehearsals and staying with them until they are picked up by their Parent/Guardian.
• Supervising/supporting the YC Member during their scheduled rehearsal time to help them run lines, keep track of blocking, or supervise them doing their homework from school.
• Encouraging the YC Member to keep their space tidy, if necessary.
• Ensuring the YC Member is on task and focused in the rehearsal hall.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the YC Members under their care
• Communicating information from the Stage Management team with the parents/ guardians when applicable and requested.
• Supporting the YC Members backstage during tech rehearsals and performances. Specific instructions may change based on the needs of the show.
  • The Child Supervisor will be required to be at each performance.
• Setting up and maintaining the tidiness of the YC Green Room for YC Members (A Christmas Carol ONLY).
• Additional duties assigned by the Stage Manager within the parameters of supervision of the YC Member.
• If hired for A Christmas Carol, you will be responsible for the supervision of 8 children.
• If hired for The Tale of the Gifted Prince, you will be responsible for the supervision of 2 children.
• If you are hired for A Doll’s House, you will be responsible for the supervision of 2 children.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.

For the full job posting, including experience, qualifications, and submission information, please click on the box below.

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm MT on Monday, October 6, 2025.

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