Who We Are and What We Do:
The MacKenzie is a centre for art and culture that holds a collection in trust for the community. We present art and experiences that help us understand each other, the world, and who we want to be.
The MacKenzie is Saskatchewan’s oldest public art gallery and has one of the longest and most meaningful histories of championing Indigenous art of any public gallery in Canada. We embrace our unique position within the Canadian and international art landscapes, celebrating the diverse perspectives of all artists within the plains region and Canada. We have a focus on Indigenous and contemporary art, contextualized through select historic and international work.
The MacKenzie is a place where art, culture, and community thrive, expanding the imagination and understanding of Saskatchewan and beyond.
Primary Purpose:
The Development Associate works with the Director of Development and CEO to optimize the contributed and earned revenue and other philanthropic support of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, contributing to the sustainability and total development of the organization during a pivotal point in the MacKenzie’s history as we complete our facility feasibility study and look at the next steps of the organization’s growth and transformation.
Nature of work:
Reporting to the Director of Development, and working with the CEO and other staff, the Development Associate researches, plans, and secures philanthropic gifts to increase the Gallery’s donor base while strengthening current donor relationships through appropriate stewardship activities. The Development Associate will develop, steward, and fulfill corporate sponsorships. The Development Associate will build strategies for membership growth and will ensure fulfillment of membership benefits. The Development Associate will assist with data management and data integrity of the Gallery’s contact management system.
The Development Associate contributes to the development and execution of strategic fundraising and
stewardship plans and events by assisting with the planning and coordination of activities with staff and volunteers. The Development Associate must be relationship-driven, resilient, and adaptable with knowledge in principles of fundraising and follow MacKenzie Art Gallery policies, guidelines, and practices, to ensure MacKenzie’s key messages and brand are consistently integrated in all fundraising efforts.
Accountabilities:
1. Plans and Secures Gifts: The Development Associate, working with the Director of
Development and CEO, will solicit and increase the Gallery’s donor base while
strengthening current donor relations through stewardship activities. The Development
Associate will plan and secure donations, including annual and mid-level gifts. Corporate
sponsorships for Gallery events and activities will also be a priority for this role, including
maintaining and updating files of current and prospective corporate sponsors and/or
partners for the Gallery. Undertake prospect research and prepare funding proposals for
corporate, individual, and foundation support.
2. Membership Program: The Development Associate supports the Gallery’s membership
program in collaboration with the Membership Coordinator. While primary responsibility for
membership initiatives rests with the Membership Coordinator, the Development Associate
contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that connect membership
with broader fundraising and stewardship goals. This includes assisting with the fulfillment
of membership benefits, supporting member-related communications and events when
needed, and helping to strengthen relationships with members who are also donors and
community supporters.
3. Strategic Fundraising and Stewardship: The Development Associate is a key
contributor to the Gallery’s fundraising and stewardship success, taking initiative in
coordinating and executing activities with staff and volunteers to advance donor
engagement and support. This includes playing an integral role in the planning and delivery
of the Gallery’s signature events. The Development Associate develops and implements
strategies for donor recognition and relationship building, manages a portfolio of prospects,
and collaborates with senior-level volunteers and leadership to enhance the Gallery’s
fundraising impact.
4. Data Management and Data Integrity: The Development Associate will assist with data
management and data integrity, including maintaining and updating all member, donor and
sponsor profiles, processing memberships and donations, reports, and stewardship
activity. Assist in the maintenance and updates of development materials, as necessary.
5. Accessibility and Equity: Ability to promote equity and inclusion as core concepts in all
actions and decisions affecting people, programs and procedures.
Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in a related field
Qualifications - Experience: A minimum of three years’ directly related experience in a non-profit or
similarly complex environment.
Requirements:
• Strong desire to promote the value of the organization to the community.
• Related experience in a non-profit or similar complex environment.
• Experience in database management, contact management, and fundraising software is an
asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with project management and/or special events is an asset.
• An ability to respond to and anticipate the needs and interests of stakeholders, donors, and sponsors.
• A keen and strategic business sense, complemented by exemplary people skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to show initiative, working both independently and cooperatively in a team environment under multiple deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience in database management, contact management and fundraising software is an asset.
• Passion for and knowledge of art and galleries is an asset; a second language is an asset.
Variable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Salary Information: $61,197 – $69,541 annually
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture and building a diverse workforce that includes diversity in gender identity/representation, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized communities who have traditionally been and are currently underrepresented in the Canadian workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply no later than November 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM
All candidates must apply through the MacKenzie Art Gallery’s job portal at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/252996832817271
Only applications submitted via the job portal link above will be considered.
Questions about this call for applications can be emailed to Paul Nwagor, Head of People and Culture at pnwagor@mackenzie.art
The successful candidate must submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to employment.