Perchance Theatre is seeking a Capital Campaign Readiness and Feasibility Consultant

After fifteen Newfoundland winters, Perchance Theatre is dreaming of its next chapter: a new, sustainable outdoor theatre inspired by historic open-air venues like Shakespeare’s Globe, and an economic generator for our region. Before we launch a capital campaign, we’re looking for an experienced fundraising and non-profit development consultant to lead a readiness and feasibility study and help us build a solid roadmap.

 

About Perchance Theatre

Perchance Theatre is a professional outdoor classical theatre company in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, dedicated to bringing live theatre to audiences in a unique open-air setting. Since relocating from Cupids to Conception Harbour in 2023, we have continued to deliver safe, comfortable, and memorable summer performances, carrying forward the structure first built in 2010. After fifteen Newfoundland winters, it is time for the next chapter. We envision a new, sustainable outdoor theatre inspired by historic open-air venues such as Shakespeare’s Globe in London, one that will serve as a cultural and tourism destination and an economic generator for our region.

 

The Opportunity

Perchance Theatre is seeking an experienced fundraising and non-profit development consultant to lead a Capital Campaign Readiness and Feasibility Study. Before launching a major capital campaign, we want to be sure that it is strategically sound, financially responsible, achievable, and aligned with donor capacity and community support. Your work will give our Board and staff a clear, evidence-based roadmap for building our new theatre and securing the organization’s long-term sustainability.

 

 

Salary

Duration

This is a short-term contract of about four months. Proposals are due November 21st , 2026.

Scope of Work

The successful consultant will:

  • Assess the organization’s overall readiness to undertake a major capital campaign
  • Review governance and existing fundraising structures
  • Evaluate current fundraising capacity, donor development potential, and communications
    materials
  • Conduct stakeholder consultations and donor interviews
  • Assess regional philanthropic capacity and the donor market
  • Develop a campaign case-for-support framework
  • Evaluate campaign leadership and volunteer capacity
  • Analyze campaign timing and fundraising targets
  • Identify organizational strengths, gaps, and risks
  • Develop recommendations and an implementation roadmap covering campaign scope, phasing, priorities, targets, and staffing

 

Deliverables

  • Readiness assessment report
  • Feasibility findings
  • Donor and stakeholder analysis
  • Campaign recommendations
  • Phased fundraising strategy
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Risk analysis
  • Recommendations on campaign timing and organizational preparedness
  • Final written feasibility and readiness report

 

Qualifications

Required:

  • Demonstrated experience in non-profit organizational development, fundraising strategy, and
    capital campaign feasibility assessment
  • Strong understanding of the non-profit and cultural sector
  • Proven ability to conduct stakeholder and donor interviews and translate findings into practical,
    actionable recommendations
  • Excellent analytical, written, and presentation skills

 

Considered an asset:

  • Experience working with arts and culture organizations or cultural tourism projects
  • Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape and funding environment in Newfoundland and Labrador or Atlantic Canada
  • Familiarity with rural community development and economic impact

 

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on:

1. Relevant experience and qualifications
2. Proposed methodology and work plan
3. Understanding of the non-profit and cultural sector
4. Overall value for cost

 

How to Apply

Please submit the following by November 21, 2026 to Danielle Irvine at [email protected]

  1. A cover letter expressing your interest and understanding of the project
  2. A proposed methodology and work plan, including a timeline within the four-month project
    period
  3. A résumé or company profile highlighting relevant experience
  4. Two or three references from comparable projects
  5. A detailed fee proposal, including expenses

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Perchance Theatre is committed to an open and fair procurement process and welcomes proposals from consultants of all backgrounds.