La Troupe du Jour is a francophone theatre company based in Saskatoon, dedicated to the creation, production, and presentation of French-language theatre. As part of its philanthropic development and community engagement efforts, La Troupe du Jour is seeking a Philanthropy Development Coordinator to support the organization’s strategies to grow, engage, and sustain its donor base and private partnerships.


Job Responsibilities
Philanthropic Development and Donations
- Contribute to the development and implementation of an annual philanthropy plan (individual donations, major gifts, and monthly giving).
- Identify, qualify, and follow up with donors (individuals, foundations, corporations).
- Maintain and manage the donor database (contact information, giving history, acknowledgements).
- Coordinate targeted fundraising campaigns (e.g., 40th anniversary, season launch, specific projects).
- Assist in the writing of donation requests and philanthropic case statements.

Donor Relations and Recognition
- Ensure personalized communications with donors (thank-you messages, receipts, follow-ups).
- Coordinate donor recognition strategies (visibility, acknowledgements, tickets, benefits).
- Organize or support donor engagement and retention activities (meetings, open rehearsals, special events).
- Maintain regular relationships with major donors and philanthropic partners.

Sponsorships and Private Partnerships
- Prospect corporate sponsors aligned with the organization’s artistic and community mission.
- Prepare sponsorship proposals (levels, benefits, visibility).
- Ensure proper follow-up of agreements (deliverables, visibility, reporting).
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications coordinator to ensure brand and message consistency.

Communications and Campaigns
- Work with the marketing to integrate philanthropy into newsletters, the website, and social media.
- Write or coordinate donation appeals, campaign pages, and promotional content.
- Contribute to the planning of integrated campaigns (ticket sales and donations).
- Track and analyze campaign results (objectives, performance indicators).

Financial Tracking and Reporting
- Collaborate with the administration to ensure accurate tracking of donations received.
- Compile data required for reports and accountability purposes.
- Monitor philanthropic financial targets and prepare periodic summaries.
- Ensure compliance with charitable donation receipting requirements, in accordance with charitable status regulations.
Internal Coordination and Governance
- Work closely with the co–Executive Directors.
- Support the co–Executive Directors and committees in philanthropic initiatives.
- Prepare support tools for the Board of Directors (prospect lists, solicitation tools, meeting documents).

Organization and Logistics
- Plan the annual philanthropy calendar.
- Coordinate campaign timelines and follow-ups.
- Document procedures and tools (templates, databases, tracking systems).


Working Conditions
Salary: To be negotiated
Work location: Saskatoon and remote work (hybrid)

Profile and Skills
- Strong interest in the arts, culture, and community philanthropy
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team environment
- Experience in philanthropic development, fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, or the non-profit cultural sector is considered an asset
- Fluency in French is required (spoken and written); proficiency in English is an asset


Application Process
Please submit your cover letter and resume no later than January 31, 2026, to the attention of Lina Ouaakarrouch, Administrative Director and Co-Executive Director, by email at administration@latroupedujour.ca

All candidates who meet the required qualifications will be considered for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in La Troupe du Jour.