Arts on The Ave

FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Part-Time) – Arts on the Ave

Arts on the Ave is a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton. Their small non-profit organization focuses on community development and arts programming including workshops, events, exhibitions, public art projects, and two annual festivals.

Arts on the Ave believes in cultivating artistic fellowship through arts celebrations and traditions, and is comprised of visual and performance artists, literary and film artists, photographers, and musicians that collaborate and create in the 118 Avenue District.

They are currently seeking a part-time Fund Development Coordinator to join their energetic team.  This position is approximately 50 hours per month with flexibility based on the granting schedules and workload.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
• Work with finance to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programs.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Provide stewardship to current donors, including work with Executive Director and Financial Manager to provide regular written updates (newsletters etc) to corporate and foundation donors.
• Understanding of institutional history and programs.
• Make appointments for VP Development and Grants and Research Manager with foundation officers and other prospects, arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, foundation trustees).
• Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number and diversity, educational program attendance, etc).
• Work with Executive Director and Financial Manager to provide development input for all written institutional materials (including Annual Report, Member magazine).
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Interested applicants should possess the following:

• Minimum of two years grant writing experience.
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Able to monitor and meet income goals.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Ability to work with budgets and financial documents.
• Strong editing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
• Strong contributor in team environments.

As a part of the team, you will be rewarded with:

In addition to working for a fun and progressive team that is making a difference in the community, you will have a flexible work schedule that will allow you to work from home part of the time.

This opportunity also comes with a very competitive compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please email your resume to caroline@hrstreamline.com or fax 888-499-9627 by April 1st, 2012.

All applications will be reviewed and kept confidential.

 Who do you know that may be interested in this career opportunity?  

Email this job posting to them – they will thank you for it.

Avenue Initiative Revitalization invites you to bring your ideas for creating vibrant change in your community! We’ll pitch new ideas, and build on old ones. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbours, be part of the exciting revitalization of the area, and most of all to have a really great time!

Monday, March 19th from 6:30-9:00 at The Carrot. Light Dinner provided. Featured host for the evening: Frank Zotter.

Register to judy.allan@edmonton.ca

Arts on the Ave (AOTA) invites members to our 2012 Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 29, 1–2:30 pm, at the Carrot. You must be a current (2011/12) member to vote.  Light refreshments and snacks provided. Guest speaker TBA.

To become a member of AOTA, you can visit http://artsontheave.org/about-us/become-a-member/ or request a form at the Carrot. Yearly membership is $5.

The Alberta Avenue Choir performing at The Carrot

“Sand and Sea” – the first single released featuring the Alberta Avenue Choir has been nominated for “Best Single/non album” by the 2012 MTC Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMA). The song, written by Garth Prince, and recorded by Chris Wynters,  is Garth’s personal reflection on missing his homeland of Namibia…”where the desert and the ocean meet”. The Alberta Avenue Choir was formed by music-loving community members to make the project come to life. Congratulations everyone!

VOTE for “Sand and Sea” by visiting www.nama.com.na

DOWNLOAD “Sand and Sea” on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sand-sea-namibia-feat.-alberta/id431981919?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

JOIN the Alberta Avenue Choir: http://www.albertaavenuechoir.ca/recordings.php
for Free!

Join us in celebrating the daughters in our lives!

Thursday March 8th from 6-8 PM at The Carrot (9351-118 Ave)

Presented by Cambridge Strategies & Aboriginal Women’s Professional Association

Engage in a celebration and discussion on how challenging and encouraging the journey of a daughter can be on International Women’s Day.

Featuring free events such as…

•  live tunes by  Phyllis Sinclair, winner of the 2011 CAMA Award for Best Folk Acoustic Album
• Interactive session with “Ask Your Auntie” by the Aboriginal Women’s Professional Association

For more information please contact daugthersday@gmail.com

Progress! Progress!

The Alberta Cycle Building interior renovations are now happily underway, and Arts Habitat and Arts on the Ave are looking for permanent tenants who can be move-in ready by this fall 2012. Artists, artisans, arts collective or organizations are encouraged to apply ASAP for affordable art space here on Alberta Ave.

For more information on the project please visit the Arts Habitat website at:  http://www.artshab.com/pages/projects/ab_cycle.htm

Please email questions to Katherine Kerr at  kkerr@artshab.com

February 29th (that’s tomorrow!) there will be a Poetry Slam to wrap up the Rhythms of the Earth Art Series, so we’re calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts out to the Carrot.

With a 7:30pm sign up, the Slam will start at 8:00pm. People are welcome to submit one poem that’s maximum 5 minutes in length (unless you are wanting to do a string of Haikus or something similar). All styles welcome.

There will be a $100 prize for the first place poet, thanks to our friends at the Norwood Neighbourhood Association.

See you at the Carrot!

We are in our final week of the Rhythms of the Earth Art Series, which features visual arts and performers at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. This arts program celebrates Black History Month by embracing the many African nations that are represented in the community.

In the final week, there will be a capoeira demonstration, storytelling, music and poetry.

Friday February 24, 7:30pm The Capoeira Academy Edmonton will talk about the history of the martial art, including its ties to African slaves in South America. Following the demonstration, there will be a solo steel drum performance by Kelvin from the Trincan Steel Orchestra.

Tuesday February 28, 7:00 pm will be an evening of storytelling with artists sharing stories of immigration, mythology and growing up in Jamaica.  Featuring Tololwa Mollel and others.

Wednesday February 29, 7:30 pm, the Peoples Poet closes off the month with various poets and musicians celebrating multiculturalism.

This community-based celebration includes a gallery wall of visual artists, whose art is also featured in the “Five Artists One Love” exhibition at the AGA. Please come and see the variety of work at the Carrot all month.

For a complete schedule, visit www.artsontheave.org

Rhythms of the Earth is a Black History Month art series, hosted by the Carrot and sponsored by Norwood Neighbourhood House, Page Master and Arts on the Ave. Arts on the Ave is a non-profit, community based grassroots initiative engaged in development of 118 Avenue into a community arts district.

Admission to all these events is free.

Media Contact: Heather Robertson
Phone: 780-243-5335
Email: heathercrobertson@gmail.com

Friday night is sure to be a good time at the Carrot. The evening will be full of music and dance, starting Capoeira and moving to steel drumming.

I was first introduced to the martial art of Capoeira through my brother, and for those who haven’t had the introduction, let’s have Wikipedia help out:

Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈejɾɐ]) is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for leg sweeps.

There’s a whole lot more to learn about this art, and the best way to do that is to see it for yourself. On Friday February 24th, 7:30pm, Capoeira Academy of Edmonton will do a demonstration.

Following this, we’ll be graced by Kelvin, who plays in the Trincan Steel Orchestra. He will play the steel drum for us, brining a little warmth of the Caribbean to our cozy little cafe this February.

As with the rest of the Rhythms of the Earth Art Series, this is a free event. Hope to see you there!