Development manager (h/f)

The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre is Canada's leading public gallery devoted exclusively to the art of our time and is recognized as an important centre for contemporary art in North America. Since 1987, The Power Plant's mission has been to create an open culture and community for people to be face-to-face with thought-provoking contemporary art and ideas. We have a culturally diverse workforce and audience whose lives and communities we seek to enrich through encouraging exploration of self and society. More than a gallery, The Power Plant is a community hub that caters to adults, youth, and children through broad and unique programming. We are currently seeking a driven, strategic, passionate and goal-oriented Head of Development to effectively lead and manage a comprehensive fundraising program to achieve The Power Plant's short and long-term funding objectives, including major gifts, corporate partnerships and sponsorship, foundation finding and events.

Position Title: Head of Development

Direct Reports: Sponsorship & Major Events Officer, Donor Programs Officer, Grants & Foundations Officer

Type of Employment: Full-time, 35 hours per week

The Head of Development will effectively lead and manage a comprehensive fundraising program to achieve The Power Plant's short and long-term funding objectives, including major gifts, corporate partnerships and sponsorship, foundation funding, and events. The incumbent will plan and manage a team to implement a program able to sustain and strengthen The Power Plant's relationship with existing donors and funders, and develop strategies that will attract significant new prospects to help reach the gallery's goals.

Develop multi-year and annual fundraising plans and manage their implementation.

Provide strategic oversight of all fundraising programs including major giving, corporate partnership, foundation giving and grants, annual giving and membership, fundraising events, and potential emerging opportunities.

Ensure all operational processes and supporting aspects of the development function are well structured and effective.

Manage development of fundraising goals and budget and prepare regular reports on progress to the Director.

Serve as a member of the senior leadership team with special regard to the coordination of resource development, engagement, communications and external relations priorities.

Maintain a portfolio of major corporate funders, converting existing event sponsors to multi-year partners and identifying and soliciting new opportunities.

Communicate with funders to inquire about new projects and follow up on the status of submitted proposals.

Manage three staff positions and directly work with staff on setting and monitoring performance objectives, coaching and mentoring, talent development and retention.

In collaboration with Director, identify the optimal development structure, roles and staffing needs and recruit and hire development staff if appropriate.

Excellent writing, presentation and computer skills.

Experience with fundraising databases is an asset.

Experience in a visual arts organization is an asset.

On occasion, availability and flexibility to work overtime hours outside of regular schedule on occasion, in order to meet deadlines and/or provide support at public events.

Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and proper documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada.

The candidate must be able to work on site at our waterfront gallery, with possible consideration for a hybrid-work model.

The Power Plant recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

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The Power Plant is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. Please quote TPP Head of Development in the subject line of your application.

Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.