MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY & CAMPAIGN
Apply NowCompany: National Arts Centre
Location: Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5
Description:
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
NAC Foundation
The National Arts Centre Foundation raises funds to support the National Arts Centre's work in performance, creation and learning across Canada. Since its founding in 2000, the NAC Foundation has raised over $150 million to enrich the lives of Canadians through the performing arts and champion our country's artists, students and educators.
Job Number: J0325-1011
Job Title: MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY & CAMPAIGN
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term
Job Category: Development
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: March 27, 2025
Closing Date: May 4, 2025
Salary: $88,100.00 - $110,100.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual
Working Hours: Full-Time, 18-month term, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Job Reports To: Director, Philanthropy & Campaign
Key Activities
Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Campaign, the Manager works closely with the Director, CEO and Philanthropy team on The Next Act campaign, providing strategic leadership to the Philanthropy & Campaign team and maintaining a personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the campaign plan, including coordinating activities and managing timelines, accuracy of data and reports;
Meet or exceed an annual target of up to $5 million, working with the team to achieve annual performance metrics and financial targets;
Oversee major gifts and corporate partnerships;
Lead the growth of an established planned giving program;
In collaboration with senior leadership, establish and monitor progress toward goals, tracking key performance indicators, and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure goal attainment;
Build and manage a portfolio of prospects, donors and volunteers in the $100K-$500K gift range, including individuals, foundations and corporations;
Manage the Philanthropy & Campaign team, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure that 3-4 team members are performing their roles and achieving targets;
Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit a range of new individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners;
Working with the Donor Engagement team, effectively steward major giving donors to ensure long-term commitment to the NAC and identify opportunities for renewal;
Work with senior volunteers to advance relationships and close gifts.
Skill Requirements
7+ years' experience in major gift fundraising;
3+ years' experience managing staff; orientation towards supporting a team to achieve financial and non-financial goals;
Experience in planned giving is an asset;
Proven track record of personal success in securing major philanthropic contributions at the $100K level and above;
Experience developing major gift strategies, and execution, including cultivation, personal solicitation, and stewardship;
Experience working with senior volunteers;
Understanding and experience with donor databases, ideally Raiser's Edge NXT;
Commitment to upholding professional ethics and encouraging philanthropic best practices;
Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity toward the work being done at the NAC and in Canada's performing arts community;
High regard for accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a varied and dynamic workload;
Strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and professionalism;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written;
Bilingualism is an asset;
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; fundraising education is preferred.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your rsum including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
Are you interested in this job?
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
NAC Foundation
The National Arts Centre Foundation raises funds to support the National Arts Centre's work in performance, creation and learning across Canada. Since its founding in 2000, the NAC Foundation has raised over $150 million to enrich the lives of Canadians through the performing arts and champion our country's artists, students and educators.
Job Number: J0325-1011
Job Title: MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY & CAMPAIGN
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term
Job Category: Development
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: March 27, 2025
Closing Date: May 4, 2025
Salary: $88,100.00 - $110,100.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual
Working Hours: Full-Time, 18-month term, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Job Reports To: Director, Philanthropy & Campaign
Key Activities
Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Campaign, the Manager works closely with the Director, CEO and Philanthropy team on The Next Act campaign, providing strategic leadership to the Philanthropy & Campaign team and maintaining a personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the campaign plan, including coordinating activities and managing timelines, accuracy of data and reports;
Meet or exceed an annual target of up to $5 million, working with the team to achieve annual performance metrics and financial targets;
Oversee major gifts and corporate partnerships;
Lead the growth of an established planned giving program;
In collaboration with senior leadership, establish and monitor progress toward goals, tracking key performance indicators, and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure goal attainment;
Build and manage a portfolio of prospects, donors and volunteers in the $100K-$500K gift range, including individuals, foundations and corporations;
Manage the Philanthropy & Campaign team, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure that 3-4 team members are performing their roles and achieving targets;
Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit a range of new individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners;
Working with the Donor Engagement team, effectively steward major giving donors to ensure long-term commitment to the NAC and identify opportunities for renewal;
Work with senior volunteers to advance relationships and close gifts.
Skill Requirements
7+ years' experience in major gift fundraising;
3+ years' experience managing staff; orientation towards supporting a team to achieve financial and non-financial goals;
Experience in planned giving is an asset;
Proven track record of personal success in securing major philanthropic contributions at the $100K level and above;
Experience developing major gift strategies, and execution, including cultivation, personal solicitation, and stewardship;
Experience working with senior volunteers;
Understanding and experience with donor databases, ideally Raiser's Edge NXT;
Commitment to upholding professional ethics and encouraging philanthropic best practices;
Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity toward the work being done at the NAC and in Canada's performing arts community;
High regard for accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a varied and dynamic workload;
Strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and professionalism;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written;
Bilingualism is an asset;
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; fundraising education is preferred.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your rsum including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
Are you interested in this job?