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 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.