The Aga Khan Museum connects cultures and communities through the arts. The Museum’s mission is to spark wonder, curiosity, and understanding of Muslim cultures and their connection with other cultures.

The Toronto-based Museum promotes pluralism through art, storytelling, and enlightened encounters, across cultures. Using traditional and contemporary art as well as performing arts as a force for positive change, the Museum’s vision is to impact lives and contribute to more inclusive and peaceful societies. The Museum acts as a global learning hub, playing a unique and pivotal role in building connections between people and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

Purpose of Position

The Development Officer is a dynamic front-line fundraiser who will be managing a portfolio of major gift donors, members, and supporters across fundraising campaigns. The Development Officer will work collaboratively across departments and the Development team to help build the Museum’s pipeline and donor engagement strategies.

Working with colleagues on the Development team, the individual will help drive the success of the Museum’s philanthropic initiatives, which support the Museum’s vision of building more peaceful and inclusive societies.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently managing a portfolio of donors and supporters — including prospecting, solicitation, retention, benefit fulfillment, and stewardship.
• Developing and executing strategies to identify and cultivate new prospects to grow funding portfolios.
• Executing the annual plan for the Museum Director’s Circle and Major Gifts programs to achieve fundraising targets and generate fundraising revenue.
• Through excellent relationship management, ensuring that donors renew and grow their commitment to the Museum.
• Identifying and cultivating major gift opportunities as well as other partnership opportunities (i.e. corporate sponsorship, gala support) as relevant.
• Supporting the Development team in inspiring a team of fundraising volunteers dedicated to the growth and sustainability of the Museum.
• Collaborating with the team on planning cultivation and stewardship events in Canada and overseas.
• Supporting with preparing donor proposals, stewardship reports, presentations, and briefing documents
• Working with key team members to identify major gift prospects and devise cultivation strategies.
• Ensuring all aspects of portfolio management are implemented, including moves management in the database and record-keeping.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

• University Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education, with 5 years of professional experience, preferably in the arts and culture nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in donor portfolio and relationship management at the major gift level.
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing gifts from prospects and donors.
• Experience with donor databases and CRMs (Tessitura experience is an asset).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, interpersonal and relationship management skills, including working with volunteers.
• Results-oriented — works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required — including evenings and weekends for events and meetings.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Knowledge of and passion for arts and culture is an asset.

Please note that the hiring salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000, based on experience.

To Apply

Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by August 12, 2024.

The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.