Senior Development Officer – Montréal (Part-time / Contract)

Location: Le Centre National de Musique ( Espace CNM) – Montréal – 1679 Rue St-Denis
Reporting to: Senior Director of Development

About Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre

More than a museum, the National Music Centre (NMC) preserves and celebrates Canada’s music story. It is inspiring a new generation of music lovers at its home, Studio Bell. Located in the heart of Calgary’s East Village, on-site activities include five floors of interactive exhibitions, instruments, artifacts and Canadian music memorabilia from NMC’s vast collection as well as four separate Canadian Music Halls of Fame. NMC also hosts public programs, live performances across multiple music venues, education programs and creative artist residencies with NMC’s world-class recording facilities.

About Espace CNM – Location 1679 Rue St-Denis – Quartier Latin – Montréal

The National Music Centre (NMC) has expanded its presence in Eastern Canada and strengthening connections with Canada’s Francophone music community. Working at the intersection of music, culture, and community, NMC is developing and delivering programs that connect Francophone artists, creators and industry leaders with peers in Western Canada, supporting local talent, and building partnerships through cultural events, artist workshops, professional development opportunities, and industry initiatives. Together, these efforts celebrate elevate Quebec’s vibrant music community on a national stage building bridges to new markets and opportunities in Québec and Western Canada. Learn more at nmc.ca/montreal.

We are Hiring a Part-time Contract Senior Development Officer

The Senior Development Officer is an enthusiastic and organized fundraising professional with a passion for music, community building, and cultivating meaningful relationships. As NMC continues to expand its presence in Montreal and Eastern Canada, this role offers a unique opportunity to help build and grow a developing fundraising market. For the right candidate, there is significant potential for the position to evolve into a full-time role as fundraising activities and donor engagement continue to grow.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Senior Development Officer will lead fundraising initiatives in collaboration with local partners and NMC Head Office in Calgary. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing philanthropic support through donor stewardship, corporate sponsorship, special events, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships. This role supports the implementation of fundraising strategies that build lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, and community partners who share NMC's mission to amplify music in Canada.

This is a contract part-time position

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Passion for music, arts, culture, and community engagement.
• Proven ability to build, cultivate, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community leaders.
• Strong knowledge of Quebec's philanthropic, corporate, and cultural sectors.
• Bilingual (French and English) with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to grow fundraising opportunities in an emerging market.
• Skilled at building partnerships and connecting diverse stakeholders around a shared vision.
• Experience planning and executing fundraising, stewardship, cultivation, and third-party fundraising events.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and sponsors, developing customized engagement strategies to increase support and revenue.
• Conduct prospect research and identify new individual, corporate, foundation, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop compelling proposals, presentations, reports, and donor communications.
• Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship activities to ensure meaningful and ongoing engagement.
• Utilize fundraising metrics, pipeline management tools, and Raiser's Edge NXT to track activity and measure success.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and geographic regions.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for NMC in Montreal and Quebec, fostering connections between Francophone and Anglophone music communities across Canada.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• 2-5 years of experience in non-profit fund development or a related field (corporate relations, sponsorship, or philanthropy) working specifically in Montréal and the Québec region.
• Proven experience in organizing and supporting third-party events or community-led fundraising efforts.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with individuals, corporations, and community groups.
• Bilingual (French and English) with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising methodologies and donor engagement pipelines.
• Discretion and professionalism in managing confidential or sensitive matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Understanding of CRA regulations for charitable giving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Apple environments, and donor management systems (experience with Raiser's Edge NXT preferred).
• CFRE designation is an asset but not required.
• A passion for music and belief in its power to connect communities is essential.

Key Relationships

• Donors and Sponsors
• NMC Volunteers
• Third-party event organizers
• Sr. Director of Development
• Development and Marketing teams
• Finance team
• President & CEO
• NMC Leadership

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Location

• The successful applicant must live and have experience fundraising in the greater Montréal area and Québec region.

To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter addressed to the Development Hiring Manager at donations@nmc.ca.

Subject Line: Montreal_NMC_SDO

Commitment to Fair Hiring Practices

National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.