Head of Individual Giving
/ORGANIZATION:
Vancouver Art Gallery
DEADLINE:
Nov. 20, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions. The Gallery’s celebrated exhibitions, extensive public programs, and emphasis on advancing scholarship all focus on historical and contemporary art from British Columbia and around the world. Special attention is given to the accomplishments of Indigenous artists, as well as to those of the Asia Pacific region through the Centre for Global Asias (formerly the Institute of Asian Art) founded in 2014. The Gallery’s exhibitions also explore the impact of images in the larger sphere of visual culture, design, and architecture.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is situated on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The Gallery offers a welcoming, team-based office culture and is committed to providing equitable access to everyone. It actively supports accessibility, anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and encourages diversity in staff, volunteers, visitors, and programming. The Gallery cultivates a safer space where all voices are heard, valued, and represented. The Association stands against hatred, discrimination, racism, homophobia, and transphobia.
WEBSITE:
http://vanartgallery.bc.ca
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Head of Individual Giving develops and implements strategies to welcome new supporters, renew and deepen existing relationships, and inspire continued commitment to the Gallery’s mission. This role manages a portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects, provides leadership in stewardship, and serves as a bridge between annual and major giving by identifying and preparing mid-level donors for future major or legacy giving opportunities.
As a senior member of the Development team, the Head of Individual Giving plays a key role in inspiring and sustaining individual support for the Gallery. They are responsible for achieving annual fundraising goals, modeling best practices in donor engagement, and contributing to the Gallery’s overall fundraising strategy and culture of philanthropy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strengthen donor relationships and revenue within the mid-level giving range (established annually).
Grow and steward the Artist Circle and Patron Circle Programs, the Gallery’s largest annual giving circles.
Engage Artist and Patron Circle members through curator-led tours, in-depth looks at the permanent collection, studio and collection visits, and other exclusive experiences that foster meaningful involvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary degree in a related field.
Minimum of four (4) years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success in annual, mid-level, or major giving.
Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors in the $1,500–$25,000 range.
Strong relationship-building and strategic planning skills, with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
Excellent writing skills for proposals, stewardship reports, and donor correspondence.
Experience organizing donor events and engagement programs.
Familiarity with fundraising CRMs such as Raiser’s Edge and proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated capacity to manage deadlines and fundraising goals with professionalism and poise.
Knowledge of and appreciation for the visual arts is considered a strong asset.
Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Punjabi is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your application through the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Careers Portal, located under the “About” section of the website, by November 20th at 11:59pm.
REMUNERATION:
$90,000 – $100,000 per year.
