Closing date: May 9, 2025
Position type: Full-time, permanent (Hybrid, Full-Time, 35 hrs/week)
Salary: $ 70,000-$80,000

About the Ottawa Art Gallery:
The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) brings art, culture, and community together in the heart of Canada’s capital. As a dynamic and growing institution, we spark creative exchange through bold exhibitions, innovative programs, and meaningful partnerships. A leader in downtown revitalization, OAG collaborates with artists, business leaders, educators, and cultural organizations to shape Ottawa’s cultural landscape. Join us in making art more accessible, inspiring, and impactful.

Position Overview:
OAG is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Development Officer to strengthen relationships with new and existing donors, sponsors, and partners while leveraging the Gallery’s considerable programmatic assets and successful business units. Reporting to the Director & CEO, the Development Officer will implement a donor relations and stewardship strategy that deepens engagement and maximizes long-term support. This role is integral to securing philanthropic contributions, optimizing fundraising campaigns, and identifying new opportunities to enhance OAG’s financial sustainability.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced fundraising professional looking to apply their skills in a vibrant and growing institution. While knowledge of the arts sector is an asset, candidates with development experience in healthcare, education, social services, or other non-profit sectors are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
• Strengthen and expand relationships with new and existing donors, sponsors, and partnersto enhance engagement and long-term support.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies that maximize the impact of OAG’sexhibitions, educational programs, and business initiatives.
• Lead annual giving campaigns and oversee fundraising initiatives, including Legacy Givingand sponsorships.
• Work closely with the Director & CEO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to align fundraisingefforts with organizational goals.
• Research and identify prospective donors, crafting compelling pitches, proposals, andfundraising materials.
• Manage donor database records, ensuring accurate tracking of contributions and engagement activities.
• Provide guidance to staff and board members on donor cultivation and fundraising strategies.
• Represent OAG at external events, networking with key stakeholders, corporate partners, and community leaders.
• Monitor and manage the development budget, ensuring revenue targets are met.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or donor relations.
• Experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships, or major gift fundraising in any sector is welcome.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in proposal writing and public speaking.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).

Why Join OAG?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in OAG’s development efforts, helping to secure vital funding that supports the Gallery’s artistic and community initiatives. If you are a fundraising professional eager to build on existing partnerships and leverage a thriving institution’s assets, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@oaggao.ca, addressed to Zoë MacNeil, Chief of People and Operations, by May 9, 2025. Please include the job title in the subject line.

OAG is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.