Job Description

The Chief Development Officer for the Audain Art Museum will be responsible for generating and securing Museum revenue within the following context: Special Exhibition sponsorships, engagement activity sponsorships, growth of the Audain Art Museum Foundation (AAMF) endowment, major donations, a planned giving program,  and through directing AAM fundraising events.  This role works closely with the Director & Chief Curator, AAM Trustees and the Executive Officer of the AAMF.  Apply today!

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Full-time, permanent.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• $100,000 base salary, plus incentives up to $15,000.
• Residence in Vancouver to Sea-to-Sky with regular travel to Whistler BC required.
• Extended Health, 6% vacation entitlement, RRSP program.
• Wellness Benefit, Travel Allowance and Phone Allowance.

The Perfect Candidate: 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of development experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Sound understanding of development and fundraising principles.
• Network of potential sponsor and donor contacts in the Lower Mainland, BC and Canada.
• Demonstrate excellent rapport with Trustees, staff, Founders, donors, members, volunteers, and visitors.
• Superb organizational and project management capabilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy (Adobe Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including occasional travel.
• Criminal Record Check will be required by the successful candidate.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.
• Visual arts and/or cultural sector experience is an asset.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Reporting to: Director & Chief Curator.
• Create and implement development strategies including: sponsorships, donations, planned giving, AAMF endowment support, in-kind donations and assists with fundraising events as they relate to organizational priorities, Special Exhibitions and engagement activities.
• Direct and execute the annual Audain Gala, in partnership with the Gala Committee and sub-committees.
• Build, track, manage and renew all relationships including Circle Memberships, individual philanthropists and sponsors, working in collaboration with the AAMF as appropriate.
• Working with the Director & Chief Curator, AAM Trustees, staff team, and the Executive Officer of the AAMF to develop and implement strategies to deliver on the AAMF endowment goal.
• Create and coordinate communications related to development activities including: sponsorship proposals, agreements, final and internal reporting, annual and planned gifts.
• Research and cultivate prospective sponsors, individual and corporate donors, members and major gifts and assist with identifying revenue targets for budget planning purposes.
• Attend events, receptions and dinners in collaboration with the Director & Chief Curator as they relate to development priorities.
• Organize Founder and VIP events and engage the community of supporters to source donations, in-kind contributions and promote ticket sales.
• Formulate and manage development budget.
• Travel required.
• Other duties as required.

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