Director of Advancement

Job Responsibility:

Core Function:

The Director of Advancement provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Advancement Division (Marketing, Communications, and Development functions). This position will extend the reach and impact of the museum brand, connect with communities, grow revenues and impact our audiences. The position is responsible for meeting annual fundraising goals and for executing a development plan, which meets the ongoing strategic, operational and capital needs of the Remai Modern

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Scope and Major Responsibilities:

• Manages assigned staff, hires, assigns work schedules, plans for future workforce needs and directs the preparation of divisional strategic business planning and annual budgets. Plans, organizes, directs, monitors and evaluates the work of staff and disciplinary action when required.
• Establish Division strategy, priorities, financial allocations, and desired outcomes consistent with the Strategic Plan and Business Plan.
• Oversee all external communications, digital, print and signage, etc., and oversee all-staff communications, including internal SharePoint site.
• Oversees the strategic deployment of departmental resources to maximize impacts for the museum.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures and collective agreements as appropriate. Leads a culture of Health & Safety that promotes the well-being of employees and the general public in accordance with applicable legislation and departmental procedures.
• Prepares and controls the annual Division Operating budget, and Business Plan, manages expenditures, and ensures they are aligned with Remai Modern's policies, procedures and Strategic Plan.
• Implements and oversees:
• Brand alignment and editorial direction on all gallery materials
• The relationship, contracts and deliverables from consulting firms on marketing, branding, advertising, media, and public relations;
• Market research, analyzing data and web analytics to determine and inform the Museum's marketing, communications and public relations strategies. Conduct thorough analysis of marketing ROI and successfully develop cost-effective solutions;
• Development and execution of marketing initiatives, communications, events, and campaigns that elevate the Remai Modern brand;
• The extension and maintenance of the organization's digital footprint, while effectively utilizing search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and digital advertising

7. Cultivates and builds relationships with members of the media and press and directs Communications staff in building media interest in the gallery. Ensures regular contact with target media and timely and appropriate responses to media requests.

8. Assists with preparation of media/press briefings, speeches, presentations and talking points.

9. Participates in the development of a comprehensive fundraising plan and implements that plan to meet the future and ongoing strategic, capital and operational needs.

10. Develops and leads the execution of a comprehensive stewardship strategy to engage, inspire and secure annual and multi-year donors and sponsors, locally, nationally and internationally.

11. Develops major gifts and individual and planned giving programmes and solicits and secures donors to support the gallery through major gifts, bequests and other planned giving vehicles in cooperation with the Remai Modern Foundation.

12. Implements and ensures delivery of other fundraising strategies for the plan, including fundraising and donor recognition events.

13. Implements and ensures delivery of other fundraising strategies for the plan, including fundraising and donor recognition events.

14. Prepares written and oral reports for Board of Directors and Senior Leadership. Represents the Museum, and Department, with the public, media, external partners and clients.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Degree in marketing, commerce, business, journalism or public relations.

· Seven to nine years' progressively responsible related experience including 3 years' experience directly leading and growing a team at the senior leadership level.

· Possession of a professional designation preferred.

· Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $111,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-09