Capital Campaign Director, Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Capital Campaign Director

Employment: Full-time
Supervisor: Executive Director
Closing Date: November 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST
Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000

The Opportunity

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is seeking an exceptional philanthropy professional to join a dynamic team as our Campaign Director. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery has been a cornerstone of the arts in Northern Ontario for over 40 years, showcasing the works of talented artists and providing vital educational programs. As our community has grown, so too has the need for a space that can better serve both audiences and artists. With that in mind, we have embarked on an ambitious project to build a new, state-of-the-art gallery that will not only enhance our ability to showcase art but also become a vibrant hub for cultural exchange and education.

The new Thunder Bay Art Gallery located at the Waterfront overlooking stunning Lake Superior, will feature expanded exhibition spaces, modernized facilities, and dedicated areas for community outreach and educational programming. This building will be a place where young artists can find their voices, where we can continue to showcase contemporary Indigenous and Northern Ontario visual arts, and where our local cultural heritage can be preserved and shared for generations.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges that we are located on the territory of the Anishinaabe peoples of Northern Ontario. We work and live on the lands of the Fort William First Nation who are signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Executive Director, Campaign Chair, and Committee, develops, implements and evaluates the campaign strategy to raise the remaining funds for the capital campaign.

A. Campaign Readiness

• Plans for and engages campaign volunteers and fellow staff members required to implement the campaign and sets them up for success through ongoing review of the strategic roadmap and providing coaching opportunities.
• Establishes a campaign donor chart of standards through solid prospect research which aligns the vision, mission, mandates and values of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
• Develops and maintains a channel of philanthropic donors from across Canada who are appropriate for all levels of giving to the Gallery.
• Translates strategy into actions and communicates the same throughout the Gallery.
• Develops the annual campaign budget in concert with the Executive Director, monitors progress and provides status reports regularly to the Executive Director and Campaign Chair.
• Collaborates with staff colleagues to ensure risk, governance and financial implications are considered and assessed prior to the development and presentation of philanthropy proposals.
• Monitors and evaluates campaign activities to ensure that financial goals are met.
• Energizes, motivates, and inspires those involved in reaching the campaign goal.
• Collaborates internally with Campaign staff colleagues to ensure appropriate identification, segmentation, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.
• Works closely with the Marcoms Coordinator to develop and manage an integrated communications strategy for the Thunder Bay Art Gallery brand, maintaining a consistent and engaging visual identity across all communications vehicles.
• Creates in partnership with staff colleagues, campaign communications, including proposals, gift agreements, partnership agreements and stewardship materials.
• Participates in relevant organizational committees.
• Develops and implements donor and partner recognition strategies for the campaign.

B. Volunteer And Staff Engagement

• Provides leadership, direction, and coaching to the Campaign Chair and Committee.
• Serves as the lead staff person supporting the Campaign Committee and other assigned campaign volunteers.
• Works directly with the Campaign Chair and Committee to ensure that activities are on track, volunteers feel well-supported, and goals are being met.
• Undertakes regular prospect review and evaluation with campaign volunteers, Board members, leadership, staff, and others as required.

Qualifications and key Competencies

• Post-Secondary degree is preferred and/or a combination of philanthropic education (CFRE) and experience will be considered.
• Progressive philanthropy leadership experience and a proven track record of responsibility in campaign and major gifts development.
• Previous exposure to, and involvement with, a capital campaign.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to then make decisions concerning the campaign.
• Demonstrated experience of aligning philanthropic activities to the Gallery’s strategic plan
• Proven ability to build, and develop key relationships with partners, donors and others involved in making the campaign a success
• Proven ability to support staff colleagues and manage volunteer involvement in major gifts philanthropy.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, and take initiative.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Indigenous cultures and communities and a commitment to allyship and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with the North, and Northern Ontario specifically, would be an asset but is not a strict requirement.
• Work history that includes a museum/gallery or art-based not-for-profit would be an asset but is not a strict requirement for this role.
• Technological fluency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with the donor database software DonorPerfect and GiveCloud as well as other tools used in a modern, connected workplace.
• This position will require evening and weekend work as needed.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete an Ontario Police Vulnerable Sector Check (background check) prior to assuming the position.

Applying for This Position

Applicants who are Deaf, have an exceptionality or disability, or who need support expressing interest or applying for this opportunity are encouraged to contact Valin Sacchetti, Administrative Coordinator at administration@theag.ca or call 807.577.6427 to allow for appropriate accommodation of your needs and to discuss alternate formats for submitting your application.

To apply for this position, please send via email to administration@theag.ca, a letter of intent, and a current resume, under the subject line “Campaign Director” addressed to:

Matthew Hills, Executive Director
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
PO Box 10193
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6T7

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression,  Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and racialized people, and people with disabilities.

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For more information about the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, please visit theag.ca.