Individual Giving Officer

INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER

Create exceptional donor experiences. Drive excellence. Lead with

confidence. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative team

environment.

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This brand-new permanent full-time position is located in London,

Ontario and will commence July 13, 2026, or date otherwise agreed

upon. This position requires the candidate to work onsite at the Grand

Theatre with hybrid working options available when necessary.

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Regular work hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 9am5pm but will require the candidate to work evenings and weekends as

required. Please note that this position’s hiring process does not

involve the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select

applicants.

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Individual Giving Officer | The Grand Theatre

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants

must have a valid employment visa and proper documentation

authorizing their ability to work in Canada on a part-time basis.

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Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

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ABOUT THE GRAND THEATRE

The Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and

built in London, Ontario. As southwest Ontario’s premiere

producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in

Canada, the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists,

artisans, and technicians. We are World Curious. London Made.

As a vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the

Grand serves to gather, inspire, and entertain audiences in London and

beyond. At our home in downtown London, we create productions on

two stages: the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Developments

Stage (144 seats). The Grand season of theatrical offerings runs from

September to May. The Grand is committed to developing and

premiering new work and supporting the growth and reach of theatre

writers and creators.

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A cornerstone of the organization is our place as a teaching theatre,

exemplified in our many mentorship programs and highlighted in our

annual Grand Theatre High School Project. As one of the only

programs of its kind in the country and currently in its twenty-sixth

year, the High School Project involves as many as one hundred high

school participants annually from schools across the region. These

students participate at no cost and take on roles both on stage and off,

in a fully realized mainstage production under the direction of a

professional creative team.

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The Grand Theatre is located on the traditional lands of the

Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, and Lūnaapéewak Peoples. We

acknowledge with gratitude the significant historical and contemporary

contributions of local and regional Indigenous Peoples and of all the

Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America). We are

honoured to live, work, and tell stories together on this land. 

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & RECONCILIATION

The Grand Theatre is committed to creating and practicing a company

culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming

space for all.  We encourage applicants to review the Grand’s

commitments to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation on our

website to confirm that your personal and professional values are

aligned with this vision, and we invite you to reflect on these

commitments in your submission.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Individual Giving Officer is responsible for building and growing

revenue from individual donors and grant funders through strategic

prospecting, relationship management, and stewardship. This role

manages a portfolio of donors contributing up to $5,000 annually, while

actively developing a pipeline of future mid-level and major donors.

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You will support the Director of Development in executing key

strategies, support major giving efforts, moves management and

pipeline development, as well as support the execution of exclusive

donor events throughout the season. This position will be forward-facing with the community.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Portfolio Management & Stewardship

Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors contributing up

to $5000 annually

Execute personalized moves management strategies to cultivate,

solicit, and steward donors in order to move donors thoughtfully

through the donor pipeline journey

Build strong relationships with existing donors through consistent

communication, engagement, and recognition

Help develop and implement stewardship strategies to increase

donor retention and satisfaction

Coordinate donor recognition, impact reporting, and ongoing

engagement initiatives

Ensure all donors receive timely and meaningful acknowledgment

and communication

Support integrated fundraising campaigns and cross-departmental

initiatives

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Prospecting & Pipeline Development

Identify, research, and qualify new individual donor prospects

Contribute to and implement strategies to grow individual giving

revenue

Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of future mid-level and

major donors

Leverage special events, campaigns, and community networks to

expand the donor base

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Grant Research & Writing

Conduct ongoing research to identify grant opportunities from

foundations and other funders

Assist in tracking deadlines, deliverables, and reporting

requirements to ensure compliance

Write and submit compelling grant proposals, applications, and

reports

Support relationship management with grant funders where

appropriate

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Individual Giving Events

Plan and support individual giving events throughout the season to

support donor acquisition, stewardship, and engagement

Support Gala success through ticket invites, sales, and planning

Coordinate donor event logistics, invitations, and follow-up

communications

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure strong donor

experiences and outcomes

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Data Management & Reporting

Monitor performance, track key metrics, and adjust tactics as

needed

Track donor activity, pipeline progression, and revenue outcomes

Utilize data to provide regular reporting and inform strategies and

decision making

Utilize CRM (Tessitura) within the department to inform strong

processes and record-keeping to create and maintain clean and

clear data for future use

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing,

and/or donor relations

Demonstrated ability to write compelling grant proposals, direct

mail appeals, website copy

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Experience with moves management and donor pipeline would be

an asset

Experience with event planning and logistics an asset

Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines,

priorities, and fast-paced environment

Experience with CRM systems (Tessitura), Microsoft Office, and

donor databases preferred

Experience and/or knowledge of the arts & theatre philanthropic

community would be an asset

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HOW TO APPLY:

Your application should include:

Cover letter and resume

Please email submissions to mcoddington@grandtheatre.com with

YOUR NAME, INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER POSITION in the subject line

by 5:00 PM on MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026. Thank you to all who submit,

but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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