Development Manager

Overview

POSITION TYPE : PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION : Reporting to the Director of Development, the incumbent is responsible for implementing and advancing the Museum’s fundraising strategy. The incumbent focuses on leading the annual fundraising event, managing a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and sponsors, and supporting donor engagement and stewardship. Development Manager ensures that fundraising initiatives are executed effectively and that donor relationships are nurtured to maximize philanthropic impact. Criminal record and child abuse checks will be required of the successful candidate.

Key Accountabilities & Typical Duties

Priority 1 – Donor Engagement & Portfolio Management

Deepen donor relationships to increase engagement, retention, and revenue growth across individual and corporate portfolios.

• Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and sponsors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors to the Museum, ensuring personalized communication, timely acknowledgment, and appropriate recognition.
• Support strategies for multi-year giving and legacy donor engagement in coordination with the Director of Development.

Priority 2 – Annual Event Fundraising

Deliver successful fundraising events that achieve or exceed revenue, participation, and engagement targets.

Priority 3 – Fundraising Campaign & Initiative Support

Support the successful execution of campaigns that meet fundraising targets, expand donor participation, and advance institutional priorities.

Priority 4 – Prospect Management & Research Support

Strengthen the donor pipeline through accurate data management, proactive research, and efficient tracking of donor movement.

Priority 5 – Team Support & Collaboration

Enhance team efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration to support consistent, museum-aligned donor communication and engagement.

Priority 6 – Reporting & Administrative Support

Maintain accurate, timely reporting and efficient administrative systems that support decision-making and fiscal accountability.

Perform other duties as reasonably assigned

Contribute to Museum-wide success and visibility through active participation in institutional initiatives and public engagement.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Education, Training and Experience

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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