Director, , Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Director of Advancement
Fractional | Contract | Hybrid | Flexible Schedule

Potential to Grow with the Organization

Final date to receive applications:
October 9, 2026

Initial Term: 6 – 12 months to be finalised based on organizational needs, with potential for

extension.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2 – 3 days per week, to be finalised based on candidate

and organizational needs.

Reporting to:
The CCOC’s Board of Directors, working in partnership with the Executive

Director, Artistic Director, other staff members and designated board members.

The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) is dedicated to providing unmatched opportunities for young people to connect, collaborate, created, and grow through opera. We believe every child has the right to quality music education, and that music and storytelling play a vital role in a young person’s artistic, social, and personal development. As Canada’s only permanent children’s opera company, the CCOC has inspired thousands of young performers for more than 58 years through exceptional training, innovative productions, and community engagement.

Every day, our artists, educators, staff, and volunteers, work together to create transformative experiences that inspire artistic excellence and enrich the lives of young people, their families, and our community. Learn more about the CCOC at

The Opportunity
The CCOC is seeking an experienced, strategy-to-execution Fractional Director of Advancement. The Director of Advancement will play a pivotal role in strengthening individual and major donor giving, expanding corporate partnerships, and building a robust, renewable, and sustainable fundraising pipeline. They will join a passionate team dedicated to nurturing young artists who grow into tomorrow’s leaders. As the CCOC approaches its 60th anniversary, the organization is preparing for a milestone year that celebrates decades of artistic excellence, youth development, and national impact.

Looking ahead, the CCOC is committed to building a more resilient and diversified revenue model including the launch of a long-term endowment that will sustain the organization for generations.

The Director of Advancement will lead the CCOC’s fundraising and advancement strategy across individual giving, major donors, corporate sponsor ships, and institutional support.

The role will focus on:

Growing individual and major donor giving, including donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, and leadership giving.

Expanding corporate partnerships, with an emphasis on multi-year relationships aligned with youth arts, education, and leadership development.

Providing strategic oversight of grants and foundations, supported by the CCOC’s fractional grant writer.

Building a robust, renewable, and sustainable advancement pipeline, including identifying and cultivating new prospects beyond the CCOC’s community.

Strengthening Board engagement, providing tools, clarity and opportunities for

Aligning advancement strategy with organizational priorities, including the 60th anniversary and endowment launch.

Key Responsibilities

Assessing the current donor base, giving history, and practices.

Developing a comprehensive individual giving strategy aligned with organizational capacity and ambitions.

Segmenting and prioritizing donors and prospects.

Establishing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship practices.

Building a major donor pipeline, including leadership and transformational giving.

Developing recurring and upgraded giving opportunities.

Developing practices that strengthen donor satisfaction and deepen long-term donor relationships, contributing to both retention and increased giving.

Supporting the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Board members in donor engagement.

Creating compelling donor…