MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY & STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS

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MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY & STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Competition number: J0325-0229
Department: Development
Status: Full-Time 18-month term
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Annual/hourly salary: $85,500 – $106,800 (position with benefits and pension plan)
Closing date: April 6, 2025

Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The
NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams – the
NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and
Variety – and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located
in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of
dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land
to revitalize our sector.

Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and
reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.

The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the
diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of
an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees’ well-being, access, potential,
and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of
Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you
to self-identify in the recruitment process.

Key activities:
Manager, Philanthropy & Stakeholder Relations is responsible for overseeing the National Arts Centre
Foundation’s donor relations and stewardship strategies, ensuring a meaningful donor experience.
Reporting to the Director, Donor Engagement, this role provides strategic leadership in donor recognition,
impact reporting, and engagement programs.

Key activities include:
• Developing and executing a donor relations and stewardship strategy that enhances donor
retention and engagement across NAC Foundation teams.
• Overseeing donor recognition programs, naming opportunities, impact communications and
accountable for pledge fulfillment
• Managing the Foundation’s stewardship efforts for key donor groups, including Emeritus Board
members.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to establish consistent donor acknowledgment
procedures.
• Implementing donor stewardship initiatives within fundraising campaigns, including the NAC
Foundations Comprehensive $100 million dollar campaign and the Donors’ Circle.
• Strengthening a culture of philanthropy by engaging internal teams and Artistic Directors in
stewardship efforts.
• Supervising the Donor Engagement Specialist and supporting staff development.
This role is ideal for a strategic and detail-oriented professional passionate about donor relations,
engagement and philanthropy.

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

As part of NAC’s interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.

The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a certified true copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Background Check as a condition of employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.

How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé online through the “Career Opportunities” section of our website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers.
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