Josh Ricci Josh Ricci (he/they) is an events and fundraising professional with extensive experience across the non-profit and hospitality sectors. Specializing in community-driven, people-focused events and fundraising, he is committed to creating unique and memorable experiences in support of causes that have ranged from 2SLGBTQ+ issues, marginalized youth education & mentorship, and currently across the arts sector as Senior Coordinator of Philanthropy at the Toronto Arts Foundation. You can also catch Josh as moustached drag superstar Diana Sauss at her own event, Fancy Art Gallery, or twirling in queer spaces across Toronto. Josh is an outgoing, fun-loving, social, and hard-working individual, who strives to keep accessible, inclusive, and fun events and connection at the core of his work.
Sophie Brzozowski Sophie Brzozowski is an arts administrator and fundraising professional. A native Torontonian, she is passionate about community building and contributing to a resilient and thriving arts sector. She joins Toronto Arts Foundation from Luminato Festival, where she served for two years as the Development Officer. At Luminato she managed a successful benefits-oriented donor program, stewarded lasting relationships with major donors and foundations, and spearheaded fundraising initiatives against the organization’s community engagement work. She has previously worked with Small World Music and Suoni Per Il Popolo, a Montreal-based new jazz festival. She brings an enthusiasm for effective campaign development and execution as well as a strong administrative skillset to her work. In her spare time she volunteers with a community drop-in and meal program and and likes to read, run, write, cook, and watch live music.
Courtney Fiddis Courtney Fiddis brings 7 years of experience in the development field, with a rich history of driving successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives. As the former Director of Development at Tarragon Theatre, Courtney led the charge in spearheading giving campaigns, events, donor cultivation and stewardship. Prior to her Development role at Tarragon Theatre, Courtney worked as a Manager of Patron Services at Tarragon and at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, NS. She is a volunteer on Bad Hats Theatre’s fundraising committee. With a background in music theatre performance, Courtney has a passion for supporting the arts community and a commitment to driving positive change. She is eager to leverage her expertise and experiences to make a meaningful impact at Toronto Arts Foundation.