COORDINATOR, PHILANTHROPHY
About the role
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J1125-0109
Job Title: COORDINATOR, PHILANTHROPHY
Employment Type: Full-Time continuing
Job Category: Development
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: November 5, 2025
Closing Date: December 7, 2025
Salary: $52,600.00 - $65,700.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Job Reports To: Manager, Philanthropy & Campaign
Key Activities
About the National Arts Centre Foundation
The National Arts Centre Foundation raises funds to support the National Arts Centre’s work in performance, creation, and learning across Canada. Founded in 2000 as a separate legal entity, the Foundation has raised over $170 million to date and is currently in a $100M comprehensive campaign to support the revitalization of the performing arts across the country. With a staff team of 18, along with an active Board of Directors and Campaign Cabinet, the Foundation has a donor base of over 6,000 and raises $7M-$10M annually.
Key Activities
The Coordinator, Philanthropy, will liaise closely and collaborate with members of the Major Gifts Team, and occasionally with CEO of the NAC Foundation and with the Director of Philanthropy and Campaign. Reporting directly to the Manager, Philanthropy & Campaign, the incumbent will focus on supporting the team through administrative duties such as meeting coordination, meeting preparation and database upkeep.
Specific duties may include the following:
- Assist the team with external meeting management and preparation of meeting materials including briefing notes, proposals, presentations, reports and other materials as required;
- Monitor donor activity, ensuring that contract reports and follow up actions needed are recorded and completed;
- Prepare donor correspondence, gift agreements, pledge reminders, gift acknowledgement letters, briefing materials, and project and program profiles for a suite of NAC/NAC Foundation initiatives;
- Provide support in the coordination of stewardship materials with major donors and partners regarding the impact of their giving, the use of funds and periodic updates as necessary;
- Ensure appropriate and timely communications with donors including, but not limited to, prompting gift acknowledgements/thank you letters, preparing invitations to special events, etc.;
- Develop and maintain understanding of team processes and processes for working with other teams in the Foundation;
- Perform data-entry, expense reporting and filing of information on behalf of the team, maintain and update donor records, and monitor major gifts reports;
- Monitor and support the execution of donor agreement fulfillment, pledge fulfillment and stewardship activities;
- Occasionally assist in organizing, coordinating and managing donor cultivation and stewardship activations and events;
- Assist in other duties as required in furthering the goals of the Development team and the Foundation.
Skill Requirements
- College or university degree or equivalent experience;
- Experience in donor/customer/client services (an asset being in a performing arts setting);
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including MS Teams, Outlook or similar scheduling software;
- Knowledge of the Canadian charitable, philanthropic and not-for-profit sector;
- Proficiency with databases and data entry; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge specifically an asset;
- Prior customer service experience considered an asset;
- Ability to operate and thrive in a collaborative environment, as well as to work independently;
- Demonstrated flexibility and initiative;
- Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly;
- Detail oriented, focused and strategic thinker, with passion and energy;
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills in English; bilingualism an asset.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
About National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.
Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.
COORDINATOR, PHILANTHROPHY
About the role
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J1125-0109
Job Title: COORDINATOR, PHILANTHROPHY
Employment Type: Full-Time continuing
Job Category: Development
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: November 5, 2025
Closing Date: December 7, 2025
Salary: $52,600.00 - $65,700.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Job Reports To: Manager, Philanthropy & Campaign
Key Activities
About the National Arts Centre Foundation
The National Arts Centre Foundation raises funds to support the National Arts Centre’s work in performance, creation, and learning across Canada. Founded in 2000 as a separate legal entity, the Foundation has raised over $170 million to date and is currently in a $100M comprehensive campaign to support the revitalization of the performing arts across the country. With a staff team of 18, along with an active Board of Directors and Campaign Cabinet, the Foundation has a donor base of over 6,000 and raises $7M-$10M annually.
Key Activities
The Coordinator, Philanthropy, will liaise closely and collaborate with members of the Major Gifts Team, and occasionally with CEO of the NAC Foundation and with the Director of Philanthropy and Campaign. Reporting directly to the Manager, Philanthropy & Campaign, the incumbent will focus on supporting the team through administrative duties such as meeting coordination, meeting preparation and database upkeep.
Specific duties may include the following:
- Assist the team with external meeting management and preparation of meeting materials including briefing notes, proposals, presentations, reports and other materials as required;
- Monitor donor activity, ensuring that contract reports and follow up actions needed are recorded and completed;
- Prepare donor correspondence, gift agreements, pledge reminders, gift acknowledgement letters, briefing materials, and project and program profiles for a suite of NAC/NAC Foundation initiatives;
- Provide support in the coordination of stewardship materials with major donors and partners regarding the impact of their giving, the use of funds and periodic updates as necessary;
- Ensure appropriate and timely communications with donors including, but not limited to, prompting gift acknowledgements/thank you letters, preparing invitations to special events, etc.;
- Develop and maintain understanding of team processes and processes for working with other teams in the Foundation;
- Perform data-entry, expense reporting and filing of information on behalf of the team, maintain and update donor records, and monitor major gifts reports;
- Monitor and support the execution of donor agreement fulfillment, pledge fulfillment and stewardship activities;
- Occasionally assist in organizing, coordinating and managing donor cultivation and stewardship activations and events;
- Assist in other duties as required in furthering the goals of the Development team and the Foundation.
Skill Requirements
- College or university degree or equivalent experience;
- Experience in donor/customer/client services (an asset being in a performing arts setting);
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including MS Teams, Outlook or similar scheduling software;
- Knowledge of the Canadian charitable, philanthropic and not-for-profit sector;
- Proficiency with databases and data entry; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge specifically an asset;
- Prior customer service experience considered an asset;
- Ability to operate and thrive in a collaborative environment, as well as to work independently;
- Demonstrated flexibility and initiative;
- Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly;
- Detail oriented, focused and strategic thinker, with passion and energy;
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills in English; bilingualism an asset.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
About National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.
Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.