DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
About the role
Company Overview
Porte Parole creates and produces documentary theatre that engages audiences with contemporary Canadian realities and sparks critical dialogue around urgent social issues. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth, including the launch of a major three-year philanthropic campaign beginning in fall 2026. (www.porteparole.org) This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of Canada’s leading documentary theatre companies during a significant period of organizational growth. We are seeking a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising leader to advance Porte Parole’s next phase of development. Reporting to Senior Management and collaborating with the Board of Directors, the Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships will lead the expansion of the organization’s private fundraising initiatives, including foundations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and strategic partnerships. This role will play a key role in advancing Porte Parole’s national philanthropic ambitions and deepening relationships with supporters across Canada.
Job Description
The Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships leads Porte Parole’s philanthropic strategy and private fundraising activities. The role oversees major gifts, foundation partnerships, donor stewardship, campaign development, and strategic relationship-building in support of the organization’s artistic and strategic ambitions. It also proactively identifies emerging philanthropic opportunities and funding trends at the provincial and national levels. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the next phase of Porte Parole’s national growth and deepen relationships with philanthropic leaders across Canada.
For the full job description please visit our website here
About Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)
PACT is the collective voice of professional Canadian theatres, a leader in the performing arts community, and a devoted advocate of the value of live performance. PACT represents over 160 professional English-speaking theatre companies operating in communities across the country, ranging from the largest performing arts organizations in Canada, to smaller theatre companies that serve their audiences in a wide variety of communities; from rural to urban, commercial to independent, theatre for young audiences to culturally specific, and everything else in between.
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DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
About the role
Company Overview
Porte Parole creates and produces documentary theatre that engages audiences with contemporary Canadian realities and sparks critical dialogue around urgent social issues. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth, including the launch of a major three-year philanthropic campaign beginning in fall 2026. (www.porteparole.org) This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of Canada’s leading documentary theatre companies during a significant period of organizational growth. We are seeking a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising leader to advance Porte Parole’s next phase of development. Reporting to Senior Management and collaborating with the Board of Directors, the Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships will lead the expansion of the organization’s private fundraising initiatives, including foundations, major gifts, annual campaigns, and strategic partnerships. This role will play a key role in advancing Porte Parole’s national philanthropic ambitions and deepening relationships with supporters across Canada.
Job Description
The Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships leads Porte Parole’s philanthropic strategy and private fundraising activities. The role oversees major gifts, foundation partnerships, donor stewardship, campaign development, and strategic relationship-building in support of the organization’s artistic and strategic ambitions. It also proactively identifies emerging philanthropic opportunities and funding trends at the provincial and national levels. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the next phase of Porte Parole’s national growth and deepen relationships with philanthropic leaders across Canada.
For the full job description please visit our website here
About Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)
PACT is the collective voice of professional Canadian theatres, a leader in the performing arts community, and a devoted advocate of the value of live performance. PACT represents over 160 professional English-speaking theatre companies operating in communities across the country, ranging from the largest performing arts organizations in Canada, to smaller theatre companies that serve their audiences in a wide variety of communities; from rural to urban, commercial to independent, theatre for young audiences to culturally specific, and everything else in between.