Development Officer, Major Gifts

Aga Khan Museum; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aga Khan Museum is seeking a Development Officer, Major Gifts, to manage donor relationships and drive fundraising initiatives. This mid-senior level role involves strategic planning, relationship management, and collaboration across departments to support the Museum's mission of fostering inclusivity through arts and culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in arts and culture.
• Demonstrated experience in donor portfolio management.
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing gifts.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of major gift donors and supporters.
• Developing strategies to cultivate new prospects.
• Executing annual fundraising plans to achieve targets.

Skills

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

University Degree in Arts and Culture

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

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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

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

Working with colleagues in the Development team, the Development Officer, Major Gifts 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 (e.g. 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.
• Assisting in the preparation of 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

• Minimum of a university degree, preferably in Arts and Culture.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in arts and culture in the not-for-profit 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 Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Tessitura experience is an asset.
• Ability to think strategically and execute and evaluate multi-faceted programs.
• Experience with donor and ticketing databases (Tessitura experience is an asset).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, 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, with a high 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.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site and online as required by the Museum.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Knowledge and passion for arts and culture is an asset.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$68,000, commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please send your resume to [e-mail] May 21, 2025.

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.

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