Officer, Philanthropic Development, Major Gifts

5 days ago

Montréal, Canada McCord Museum Full time

The McCord Museum is the museum of all Montrealers, a social history museum that celebrates life in Montreal, both past and
present—its history, its people, and its communities. Open to the city and the world, the Museum presents exciting exhibitions,
educational programming and cultural activities that offer a contemporary perspective on history, engaging visitors from Montreal,
Canada and beyond. It is home to one of the largest historical collections in North America comprising over 200,000 objects and works
of art, 2.15 million photographs, 3,500 rare books and 340 linear metres of textual archives, which make up its **Dress, Fashion and**
**Textiles, Photography, Indigenous Cultures, Documentary Art, Material Culture, and Archives **collections. McCord Museum: Our

People, Our Stories.
All of the McCord Museum’s activities revolve around **six core values: diligence, integrity, inclusion, audacity, creativity and**
**commitment.**

We are looking for an **_Officer, Philanthropic development, major gifts_**
Ref number: 202113E

The McCord Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the development of the McCord Museum, while
encouraging the preservation and promotion of its rich collections. The Foundation develops strategies and initiatives for programs
around major gifts, planned giving, donations from individuals and foundations, as well as special events.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the McCord Museum Foundation, the incumbent will contribute to the sound day-to
- day management of the Foundation’s activities, including major gifts, certain recognition activities, and research on the philanthropic
sector and potential donors.

**Duties and Responsabilities**
Develop an action plan, in conjunction with management, to solicit new donors and renew existing

partnerships

Write solicitation requests, follow-up letters and thank-you notes

On an ad hoc basis, set up campaigns to raise major donations for special projects like exhibitions,
restoration, the creation of fonds, chairs, etc.

Develop and oversee the major gift recognition program, ensure its implementation and contribute to its
development by organizing actions and activities that increase engagement

Generate various major gift reports required for the Foundation

Prepare presentations and materials required for board members, Museum management, volunteers
and donors

Conduct research on the sector, potential donors and current donors

Coordinate and follow up on the initiatives set up before and after meetings with potential and current
donors (activity reports, stewardship, follow-ups, etc.)

Work with management to identify, recruit and coordinate volunteer committees and engage board
members to carry out canvassing and solicitation efforts

Ensure high-quality ongoing communication with donors, volunteer committee members and board
members

Validate informational and promotional materials created by the communications team for outreach,
solicitation or retention

Plan and manage the budgets related to the Foundation’s programs and follow up with the accounting
department

Stay abreast of best practices in philanthropy

As required, perform data entry and updates in the database and produce reports

Develop and participate in prospecting, recognition and stewardship events for the Foundation and the
McCord Museum

**Employment Conditions**
Full-time position; Start date: as soon as possible; Occasional work evenings and weekends during

events

Probation period: 3 months; Salary according to the Museum’s salary ranges

**Qualifications and Profile Required**
Bachelor’s degree in administration or related field; diploma/certificate in Philanthropic Management

an asset

Three years of experience in event management and fundraising; any combination of training and
experience will be considered

Knowledge of English and French (written and spoken); writing skills

Interest in committees and volunteers

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the Windows environment

Knowledge of CRM databases, an asset

Ability to establish excellent interpersonal relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, vendors
and colleagues

Organizational and analytics skills, sense of responsibility

Autonomy and ability to manage multiple projects at once

Communication and negotiation skills

Diligence, ethics and tact

Focus on customer service and high degree of discretion

Creativity and ability to work with new approaches and technology

Good knowledge of philanthropic community

Interest in culture, history, heritage, and sustainable development

**Why join the McCord Museum’s Fondation team?**
Challenging projects, teleworking, flexible working hours; two (2) weeks’ vacation for the holiday

season and three (3) weeks during the year; four (4) wellness days in the year, group insurance and
generous pension plan

Social and cultural activities; private tours of exhibitions; training opportunities

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