Strategic Fundraising Plan

Positions available: Up to 3 To navigate the financial challenges as a result of the pandemic, we are looking for a student to help us develop a fundraising plan which involves researching opportunities, brainstorming ideas and developing a plan. The project will include, but may not be limited to: Researching opportunities - Finding various online donation platforms and donor management programs that we can tap into to source funding for our theatre Brainstorming - Working with us to brainstorm ideas on how to raise funds more proactively and efficiently Developing a plan - Developing a plan and content for our donors, in the form of a donor stewardship calendar that will propel relationship-building and communications that will take place after the donor's gift has been received.

Digital Content Creation

Positions available: 1 team of 3 We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: Write blog articles, email newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topics Assist with a social media posts to promote our organization Assist with the roll out of our new YouTube channel, including video ideas Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Identify media outlets that are most beneficial to share our story Ultimately, you will be working on content creation for our organization, including video, social media, and other collateral that we can use as go-to marketing tools. If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent writing and video skills would be the ideal candidate for this project.

Virtual Internship Opportunity: Funding and Grant Research

Our organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for up to 3 students or teams. The primary focus for the student will be: Research into funding opportunities and available grants for small non-profit theatre company Our goal at the end of this experience is: Identify 10 grant possibilities and compile links, application deadlines, and details of required application material. Other duties the student may complete could include : Interested students may work on draft applications for selected grants. We will plan to communicate with our virtual intern using these communication tools: Email Student's primary contact : Elaine Smith, Producing Artistic Director

Virtual Internship Opportunity: Social Media Content Research

3 individual positions available Our organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for up to 3 students or teams. The primary focus for the student will be: Compilation of ideas for Facebook posts in line with our Social Media Posting Plan, which consists of a rotating series of general topics in line with our brand and industry. Our goal at the end of this experience is: Generate a minimum of 4 months worth of post ideas (80 suggestions) Other duties the student may complete could include : Once ideas have been approved, students interested in graphic design may be asked to create graphics to accompany or embody post ideas consistent with our brancing and design principles. Minimal graphic design experience required. Students may use our Canva account to generate graphics. We will plan to communicate with our virtual intern using these communication tools: Email Student's primary contact : Elaine Smith, Producing Artistic Director