Development Coordinator, Philanthropy

About this position

ART + ACCESS + LEARNING

At the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), we bring people together with art to see, experience and understand the world in new ways.

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. We celebrate creativity, advocate for artists and shape the conversation about art in our local and international communities. We connect to the world through collaborative and innovative partnerships which provide opportunities to share fresh ideas and discover new voices. As a not-for-profit, we are a unique and complex organization, funded by self-generated revenues and government investment. 

If you are seeking a dynamic, multi-faceted work environment then the position of Development Coordinator, Philanthropy may be the right challenge for you. 

Reporting to the Development Manager, Philanthropy, the Development Coordinator, Philanthropy supports revenue generation activity for Major Gifts. The position also provides administrative support for Works of Art donations and the Trustee Appeal. Activity in this portfolio includes: preparing correspondence, proposals and reports, conducting audits to ensure recognition and benefits are accurate and aligned with letters of agreement, coordinating stewardship activities, coordinating with various internal teams, making Raiser’s Edge updates, and tracking expenses. The Development Coordinator, Philanthropy must liaise effectively with internal AGO departments, volunteers and donors on a regular basis.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 2 years of directly related experience in a Development environment with a focus on major gift fundraising practices.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating major gift activities within a fundraising team. 
• Directly related experience drafting donor correspondence, funding proposals and impact reports.
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills. 
• Well developed administrative, analytical and organizational skills. 
• Well developed interpersonal and public relations skills to interface with major donors, senior volunteers and AGO staff. 
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional standards.
• Demonstrated experience in applicable computer programs, donor databases and social media platforms such as Raiser’s Edge, MailChimp, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Power Point. Keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of the visual arts an asset.
• Experience working with major donors and senior volunteers.

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by visiting our website at https://ago.ca/jobs-and-volunteering.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About us

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. We celebrate creativity, advocate for artists and shape the conversation about art in our local and international communities. We connect to the world through collaborative and innovative partnerships which provide opportunities to share fresh ideas and discover new voices. As a not-for-profit, we are a unique and complex organization, funded by self-generated revenues and government investment. 

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