Development Officer

**MacLaren Art Centre**

**Position Title**:Development Officer
**Department**:Development & Engagement
**Immediate Supervisor**:Director/Curator

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Director/Curator, this position will lead and manage a comprehensive fundraising and development program designed to raise the profile of the gallery and contribute to the long-term growth and viability of the organization. The position is responsible to achieve the MacLaren’s short and long
- term fundraising goals including major gifts, corporate partnerships and sponsorships while establishing and implementing a development and fundraising strategy that increases awareness, engagement, and support for all gallery functions.

With a focus on building relationships, the position is a proactive networker and fundraiser. The position actively works with and supports key volunteers, Board of Directors, gallery members, key stakeholders, and staff in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors, members, partners, and sponsors.
Responsible to research, develop, manage, and implement high-impact initiatives and events that inspire meaningful engagement and long-term connection to the MacLaren Art Centre.

The position will make meaningful contributions to all aspects of the gallery’s life including artistic and strategic planning, budgeting, and team collaboration, and acts as an ambassador for the MAC at all levels of public engagement.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Understands and clearly articulates the MacLaren Art Centre's programs, history, and values to key stakeholders.
- Establishes and implements a development and fundraising strategy that increases awareness, engagement, and revenues in support of all gallery operations.
- Responsible to research, conceive, propose, and implement relevant fundraising events and activities.
- Works collaboratively in the research, development, and delivery of a wide range of cultivation and stewardship initiatives to maximize philanthropic support and sponsorship.
- Cultivates and enhances authentic relationships in the community and develops a portfolio of key donors, prospects, and development initiatives.
- Builds and maintains relationships with individuals, organizations and businesses and corporations and key stakeholders. Implements creative recognition initiatives.
- Develop and execute targeted, multi-year donor outreach and communication plans.
- Design and implement tools, collateral, and online campaigns to engage current and prospective donors.
- Coordinate and organize on-going photo and video documentation that can be used in engaging funders and donors.
- Responsible to manage all aspects of the development database.
- Works closely with and motivates volunteers and key stakeholders to open doors and make connections.
- Works closely with all departments on relevant cross-departmental projects, including artist engagement and other strategic partnerships for select collaborations and institutional relationships.
- Builds meaningful relationships with diverse communities across the region and considers how audiences will be best served.
- Working with the Marketing team, establishes and manages the strategy and timeline for mailings and communications that facilitate long term and progressive engagement.
- Works closely with Marketing, the Artistic team, and the Administrative departments to develop, produce, and coordinate all development materials.
- Working closely with the Marketing & Development team, research, review, develop, implement, and manage an integrated program that provides multiple levels of engagement, support, and appeals with an eye toward progressive engagement. Areas include but are not limited to: Memberships, Sponsorships, Donors, Giving campaigns, Corporate Partnerships and Events
- Researches, develops, and manages relevant budgets.
- Ensures all operational processes and supporting aspects of the development function are well structured and effective.
- Identifies volunteer needs and works with the volunteer coordinator to develop relevant job descriptions, recruitment strategies, and training requirements.
- Oversees and manages relevant volunteer teams.
- Researches and writes grants and other funding opportunities.
- Coordinates effectively with the Administrative Assistant to ensure processing of relevant receipts and other communications.
- Collects and analyzes statistical data to inform activities.
- Works closely with colleagues to maintain a respectful, collegial, and enjoyable work environment.
- Keeps current on all Gallery policies and procedures, and adheres to gallery core behaviours & expectations.
- This position stays informed of industry best practices and emerging issues and trends through research and building relationships with key industry colleagues and representatives. This describes the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all job duties. Other duties will be ass