Manager, Philanthropy

Responsibilities

• Manage a donor portfolio with a focus on foundations and government grants to achieve annual revenue goals of $1.5 million+.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, solicit, secure, and steward new and existing donors.
• Serve as the primary point person for grant administration, including managing complex application, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Conduct ongoing research on funding opportunities and stay apprised of industry trends.
• Prepare briefing notes, correspondence, persuasive proposals, and impact reports.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM, including prospect meetings, proposal tracking, and gift agreements.
• Represent the Development Department on museum committees and at external functions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in foundation and grant administration and major gift fundraising.
• Proven experience in developing and designing persuasive proposals and project budgets.
• Demonstrated success in managing a donor portfolio and achieving revenue targets.
• Strong project management skills with high attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, fundraising applications, and spreadsheets.
• University degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience working within a complex non-profit organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for art and a strong knowledge of the art world.

Benefits

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Discounts to major attractions through Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family.
• Discounts at the AGO gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

About the Company

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection features more than 120,000 works of art, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.