Current Openings

Development Officer, Patron’s Circle

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager (Major Gifts), the Development Officer (Patrons’ Circle) is responsible for managing all programs within the Patrons’ Circle, below the Director’s Circle level. They bring a donor-centric approach to the acquisition and retention of Patrons’ Circle members and oversee all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Patrons and prospective Patrons in Canada and around the world. The Development Officer serves as the primary staff contact for Patrons’ Circle members.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing the annual plan for philanthropic giving by Patrons to achieve fundraising targets.
• Managing the solicitation process of Patrons’ Circle members, including strategies and plans for acquisition, renewals, upgrades, and retention.
• Supporting the implementation of national and international Patron Drive campaigns.
• Supporting the national and international Patrons’ programs with a team of volunteers.
• Engaging a committee dedicated to developing the Young Patrons program.
• Ensuring appropriate and timely stewardship and benefit fulfillment of the Patrons’ Circle program.
• Developing and implementing engagement and relationship management strategies, soliciting feedback on benefit delivery to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Providing support for small to large-scale cultivation and stewardship events, including VIP openings and previews, special tours and programs, and fundraising events.
• Working closely with departmental colleagues, including the Friends, Major Gifts, and Stewardship teams, in developing and implementing strategies to identify prospects and increase giving.
• Overseeing the operation of the Patrons’ Lounge and coordinating with Volunteer Services and Visitor Services to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum of a university degree, preferably in Arts and Culture.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in arts and culture in the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency in building and maintaining donor relationships, with a high degree of comfort in closing gifts.
• Experience in maintaining a membership program is preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and execute and evaluate multi-faceted programs.
• Experience with donor and ticketing databases (Tessitura experience is an asset).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, interpersonal and relationship management skills, including working with volunteers and donors.
• Results-oriented, works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends, for events and meetings.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site and online as required by the Museum.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Knowledge and passion for arts and culture is an asset.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$68,000, commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by May 21, 2025.

The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.

Development Officer, Major Gifts

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, Major Gifts, the Development Officer, Major Gifts is a dynamic front-line fundraiser who will be managing a portfolio of major gift donors, members, and supporters across fundraising campaigns. They will work collaboratively across departments and the Development team to help build the Museum’s pipeline and donor engagement strategies.

Working with colleagues in the Development team, the Development Officer, Major Gifts will help drive the success of the Museum’s philanthropic initiatives, which support the Museum’s vision of building more peaceful and inclusive societies.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently managing a portfolio of donors and supporters — including prospecting, solicitation, retention, benefit fulfillment, and stewardship.
• Developing and executing strategies to identify and cultivate new prospects to grow funding portfolios.
• Executing the annual plan for the Museum Director’s Circle and Major Gifts programs to achieve fundraising targets and generate fundraising revenue.
• Through excellent relationship management, ensuring that donors renew and grow their commitment to the Museum.
• Identifying and cultivating major gift opportunities as well as other partnership opportunities (e.g. corporate sponsorship, gala support) as relevant.
• Supporting the Development team in inspiring a team of fundraising volunteers dedicated to the growth and sustainability of the Museum.
• Collaborating with the team on planning cultivation and stewardship events in Canada and overseas.
• Assisting in the preparation of donor proposals, stewardship reports, presentations, and briefing documents.
• Working with key team members to identify major gift prospects and devise cultivation strategies.
• Ensuring all aspects of portfolio management are implemented, including moves management in the database and record-keeping.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum of a university degree, preferably in Arts and Culture.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in arts and culture in the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in donor portfolio and relationship management at the major gift level.
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing gifts from prospects and donors.
• Experience with donor databases and Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Tessitura experience is an asset.
• Ability to think strategically and execute and evaluate multi-faceted programs.
• Experience with donor and ticketing databases (Tessitura experience is an asset).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship management skills, including working with volunteers.
• Results-oriented, works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends, for events and meetings.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site and online as required by the Museum.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Knowledge and passion for arts and culture is an asset.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$68,000, commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by May 21, 2025.

The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.

Development Assistant, Major Gifts

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Development Manager, Donor Services and Operations, the Development Assistant is responsible for providing a full range of support for the entire Development team. They will work closely with fundraisers to provide high-level operational support and oversee the daily administrative and project needs of all Development activities. This role will directly support frontline fundraisers, including the membership team and the Director of Development or leadership designate, under the Endowment Campaign, Major Gifts and Director’s Circle programs.

This is a fast-paced and dynamic position that will support fundraising for several educational, research and arts programming initiatives across the Museum.

Key Responsibilities

Regular Responsibilities 

• Assisting with printing and mailing regular member and donor correspondence.
• Assisting with fundraising volunteer support, including meeting arrangements, correspondence, presentations, packages and minutes.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data entry and records management, ensuring that the Major Gifts team activity is tracked and recorded in the Museum’s CRM database of record.
• Assisting with Major Gifts and Patrons gift processing, as required.
• Assisting with list pull requests from the CRM, as required.
• Supporting the scheduling and logistics of prospect and donor visits, as well as stewardship tours and recognition events.
• Assisting with the coordination of travel arrangements, including developing itineraries and assembling travel packages.
• Creating and maintaining appropriate filing systems to ensure organization and quick retrieval of documents.
• Serving as a point of contact for the team and responding promptly and professionally to telephone and email inquiries with relevant information and materials, directing requests to other team members as required.
• Managing the inventory of department equipment and supplies, ordering new materials, and scheduling maintenance as required.
• Managing and reconciling petty cash for the Development department.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a timely manner, meeting deadlines and managing supplemental material required to complete projects.
• Maintaining a high degree of motivation and tact consistent with the culture of the Development team, and participating actively as a member of the team.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Periodic Responsibilities

• Assisting with the execution of supporter events.
• Sending invitations, monitoring RSVPs, and responding as needed.
• Backup for Friends or Annual Giving gift processing and customer service.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum college diploma or a university degree, preferably in fundraising or communications; suitable combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative assistant experience in a work environment of similar scope, and previous fundraising experience will be given preference.
• Exceptional planning, organization, project management, prioritization, and time-management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience working with senior executives, volunteers, and board and committee members.
• Demonstrated experience and comfort in communicating and connecting with external stakeholders and donors.
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Moves Management software is an asset; Tessitura experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, as well as interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated administrative and technical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle information ethically, accurately, and confidentially.
• Computer literacy and competency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications, fundraising and prospect management databases, and Internet skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including evenings and weekends, for events and meetings.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site and online as required by the Museum.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Knowledge and passion for arts and culture is an asset.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

The salary range for this position is $45,000–$52,000, commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by May 21, 2025.

The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.

Collections Technician (Fixed-Term Contract)

Purpose of Position

Working under the supervision of the Manager, Art and Library Collections, the Collections Technician will assist in managing the movement, storage, and installation of objects in the Museum Collections. This will entail tracking object movements, relocating artworks, completing condition reports, upgrading object storage solutions, determining mount requirements, and entering information into the collections database, The Museum System (TMS). Additionally, they will assist with preventive conservation tasks related to maintaining the Collections in the galleries and in storage.

Program Stream: Young Canada Works at Building Careers and Heritage (Graduates)

Schedule: 39 weeks (Monday–Friday)

Duration: July 2, 2025–March 31, 2026 (24 hours/week)

Hourly Rate: $28/hr

Positions Available: 1

Key Responsibilities

Regular Responsibilities

• Assisting in the handling of objects from the Museum Collections during installation, deinstallation, and photography.
• Condition reporting and safely housing objects in the storage area, following Museum standards, using safe handling practices.
• Inputting condition reports and object information into The Museum System (TMS).
• Creating storage mounts, methods, packaging, and housing solutions for objects in the Museum Collections.
• Working with the Collections Manager to source and identify supplies for storage solutions and work areas as required.
• Working closely with the Exhibitions team to determine mounting requirements for objects selected for display.
• Monitoring the relocation of objects and movement of the Museum Collections within the Museum facilities, closely tracking and documenting all object movement into the Collections database, The Museum System (TMS).
• Assisting with the annual inventory and audit of the Collections.
• Assisting with preventive conservation, environmental monitoring, and maintenance of exhibitions, and research assignments.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Periodic Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of artworks for Gallery rotations and temporary exhibitions.
• Participating in Collections and Exhibitions planning and installation meetings as required.
• Attending workshops, seminars, and conferences for professional development, when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum university or college degree in art history, museum studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in art handling, art movement, and the ability to determine safe handling techniques.
• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or applicants with refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible).
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number).
• Between 16 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Able to lift and carry 40lb; ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time; and the physical ability to bend and lift overhead.
• Knowledge of collection management methodology and techniques, including research, evaluation, handling, sorting, storing, and labelling cultural artifacts, documents, and digital files, is an asset.
• Knowledge of collection management systems, such as The Museum System (TMS), is an asset.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

Note: Priority will be given to graduates who have not previously participated in Young Canada Works internship programs and who are unemployed or underemployed.

To Apply

Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by May 23, 2025.

The Museum thanks all those who apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview. The Museum encourages applications by individuals identifying as Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, members of visible minorities and/or anyone belonging to equity-deserving groups.

Development Officer, Communications and Prospect Research

The Aga Khan Museum connects cultures and communities through the arts. The Museum’s mission is to spark wonder, curiosity, and understanding of Muslim cultures and their connection with other cultures.

The Toronto-based Museum promotes pluralism through art, storytelling, and enlightened encounters across cultures. Using traditional and contemporary art as well as performing arts as a force for positive change, the Museum’s vision is to impact lives and contribute to more inclusive and peaceful societies. The Museum acts as a global learning hub, playing a unique and pivotal role in building connections between people and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Stewardship, the Development Officer, Communications and Prospect Research, will be responsible for conducting research on current and prospective Museum donors, developing and writing a wide range of communications, and supporting the solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of Museum supporters. They will conduct thorough research, utilizing fundraising best practices, as well as draft donor communications and create experiences that inspire, deepen, and increase philanthropic support locally and globally. They will collaborate with Museum colleagues to ensure that philanthropic opportunities and narratives are integrated throughout other communication materials, positioning the fundraising voice across all community engagement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Regular Responsibilities

Communications

• Lead the content development, writing, and editing of multi-channel member and donor communications, including regularly scheduled communications such as newsletters, invitations, and the Museum’s annual report.
• Collaborate with front-line fundraisers to design, write, and edit customized pitch sheets, funding proposals, and related collateral for presentation to donors and prospective donors.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and contractors for the design and production of communication materials.
• Act as a key liaison with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure Development materials adhere to brand standards and messaging.
• Work with the Senior Manager, Stewardship to develop the Annual Report in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Assist with fulfilling donor acknowledgements, recognition, and comprehensive customized stewardship reports (including copy and design), as well as letters from Museum leadership for all supporter levels.
• Update contact information and contact restrictions of constituents in the database and generate mailing lists or reports for communications.
• Design all member and donor e-communications, editing and updating design templates as needed.

Research

• Develop, implement, and oversee systems and procedures for conducting research to identify, contact, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors to the Museum.
• Lead the identification of prospective donors through research and analysis, and establish priorities and strategies for the successful solicitation of donors.
• Prepare detailed and up-to-date research briefings for the Development team (staff and volunteers) and Museum leadership in advance of calls and events.
• Liaise with external researchers and assign projects as needed.
• Ensure the proper use of research tools, including CharityCAN and iWave.
• Develop and maintain a prospect research pipeline that supports the work of fundraisers in the Development team.
• Recommend guidelines and policies for prospect research and pipeline management.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Donor Relations

• Support the Development team in designing and executing cultivation and stewardship events at the Museum, across Canada, and abroad, including VIP exhibition openings, presentations, curated tours and travel programs, and fundraising events.

Periodic Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate supporter surveys, in collaboration with other Museum departments.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum of a university degree, preferably a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research and writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in information acquisition methods, including the use of various online and print research resources such as iWave and CharityCan.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data from a wide variety of sources and present the resulting information in a clear, convincing, and concise manner.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record for producing high-quality, persuasive documents — particularly funding proposals, impact reports, and marketing and communications materials that have resulted in fundraising success.
• Exceptional skills in planning, organization, project management, prioritization, and time management, with the ability to handle multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Ability to handle information ethically, accurately, and confidentially.
• Exceptional skills in MS Office Suite with word-processing and spreadsheet applications, fundraising, prospect management databases, and internet skills.
• Basic experience with design software, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required.
• Experience in move management is preferred.
• Experience with MailChimp, Prospect2, or other email marketing platforms is preferred.
• Demonstrating inclusivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site and online as required by the Museum.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours.
• Expressed interest in the mandate of the Museum.

The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 – $68,000.00, commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please send your resume to akm.hr@akdn.org by April 30, 2025.

The Museum thanks all those who apply; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Please note that the Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act for applicants invited to an interview.