Development Associate, Remai Modern

Job Opportunity: Development Associate at Remai Modern, Saskatoon

Closing Date: October 18, 2026

Remai Modern is looking for someone who is great at building relationships, communicating ideas, writing persuasively, and helping big projects across the finish line. The Development Associate is responsible for sourcing donations, grants, sponsorships and more to support Remai Modern’s exciting initiatives. While fundraising experience is an asset, it is not a requirement. Skills in sales, marketing, communications, business development, and events or community engagement, are all a strong foundation for this position. You’ll use those skills to connect people and organizations with opportunities to support art and community, while building your experience in donor relations, grants, sponsorships and giving. If you’re a confident communicator who enjoys meeting people, making connections and turning ideas into action, we encourage you to take a closer look.

Core Function

This position is responsible for obtaining philanthropic support from donors and prospects in the form of donations, grants and sponsorships, annual giving and planned giving that support the Museum’s initiatives and campaigns.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identifies, solicits, and stewards funding requests as assigned.
Identifies and cultivates relationships with potential and current donors, supporters and sponsors and ensures ongoing stewardship with existing partners.
Prepares proposals and funding requests; solicits and secures funding for programs, exhibitions, general operations and special projects.
Coordinates appeals, special events, and communications to maximize philanthropic support from the community.
Develops and coordinates the planned giving program.
Responds to inquiries related to donations, grants and sponsorship, including monthly, annual and planned giving.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure that commitments to funders are appropriately executed, recognized, promoted and reported-on to meet the targets of the development plan and funder expectations.
Prepares donor listings, year-end reports, proposals, internal and external communications, and correspondence.
Assists with departmental activities, as requested.
Attends programs, exhibitions and events, as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

University degree in related discipline such as business, or communications, fine arts or commerce.
Four years’ related experience in a sales or fundraising role.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Possession of Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports and documentation of a specialized, confidential nature.
Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information, exercising sound judgement to make decisions in complex and confidential situations, behaving at all times with tact, integrity and diplomacy.
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with co-workers, Board members, donors and the public.
Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
Proficient skill in the use of a computer with Microsoft Office, and fundraising/CRM software (such as Salesforce).
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. Responsive to the needs of diverse communities, including the ability and experience to identify and understand intersecting issues related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, race/ethnicity, immigration status, religion, Indigenous heritage, and gender identity.

Term: 1 temporary, full-time position available for approximately 18 months (may become permanent)
Weekly Hours: 36.67 hours per week – evening and weekend work may be required
Salary Range: $72,362.64 to $79,779.84 per annum

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, visit the job posting or email recruitment@remaimodern.org.

Closing Date: October 18, 2026