Dane Bland
Director of Development & Engagement @Toronto Arts Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Development & Engagement @Toronto Arts Foundation
Toronto, ON, CA
Lead development and fundraising activities, managing a portfolio of over 100 high-level major, corporate, foundation, and planned gift donors, as well as fundraising case development-Oversee marketing, communications, public relations, and organizational advocacy, advancing the profile of arts, artists, arts workers, and arts organizations across the City of Toronto-Report to the fundraising committee and board of directors to secure sponsorships and major donationsLead public programming for Toronto Arts, including the Toronto Arts Foundation’s awards program, the Mayor’s Awards Luncheon, the Mayor’s Evening for the Arts, and the Creative Champions Network-Lead the city-wide Arts in the Parks program, developing arts showcases across city parks for over Torontonians and providing employment opportunities for 900 artists over the spring and summer-Lead in oversight of public programming for all Toronto Arts Council & Foundation events, including oversight of artist partnerships, development of programmatic lineups, contracting, and event execution-Coach and lead a team of twelve employees to success and growth-Co-lead government relations and advocacy initiatives for the Toronto Arts Council, including ties with the Toronto City Council and public advocacy to engage the public in supporting Arts in the City of Toronto-Report to the Toronto Arts Foundation fundraising committee and board of directors on fundraising, communications, and public engagement activities
EDUCATION
Seneca Polytechnic
Certificate of Fundraising Management, Fundraising Management Certificate
Trent University
Bachelor's of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ABOUT DANE BLAND
Dane is a not-for-profit leader who translates development activities to social betterment, political action, advocacy, and systemic change. He is currently the Director of Development & Engagement for the Toronto Arts Council & Foundation, Toronto\'s city-wide agency and charity that supports the development of the arts, artists, workers, and arts organizations. On the side, he consults, helping small organizations develop fundraising strategies and plans.Dane is a Certified Fundraising Executive with a decade of nonprofit experience, raising over $50 Million in contributions through corporate and foundation partnerships, major gifts, and multi-channel mass-market campaigns. On top of a depth of experience in fundraising, Dane brings expertise in communications, digital marketing, direct marketing, and media relations.
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