Job Posting – Director of Development (Kay Meek Arts Centre)

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Job Title	Director of Development
Organization Name	Kay Meek Arts Centre
Closing Date	Mon Nov 17, 2025
Salary Range Minimum	$ 80,000.00 CAD
Salary Range Maximum	$ 95,000.00 CAD
Job Description	The Kay Meek Arts Centre, the “hidden gem” of West Vancouver, presents a once-in-a-career opportunity for an experienced development professional to join a vibrant and growing independent arts organization as Director of Development. Having recently celebrated its 20^th anniversary, the Kay Meek is seeking a passionate, creative, purpose-driven strategist to join the team as we launch ourselves into the next 20 years. The Kay Meek has a strong foundation of community giving, corporate support and planned giving. This is a unique opportunity for a mid-career fundraiser to build and develop systems, relationships and capacity, working with a passionate and dedicated team and supported by a committed and active Board of Directors. *Director of Development Responsibilities* Culture of Philanthropy: Promote a culture of philanthropy across internal and community stakeholders Prospective Donors and Sponsors: Research, cultivate and steward prospective and emerging donors and sponsors Relationship Management: Manage, track and renew all existing relationships with donors and sponsors Communication Management: Coordinate and manage internal and external communications related to development activities, including proposals, agreements, personalized recognition and impact reporting Budgeting and Financial Reporting: Determine and manage budgetary targets and contribute to financial reporting Fundraising Events: Plan and manage donor appreciation and fundraising events Development Materials: Manage the creation of development materials Team Culture: Facilitate a positive internal team culture Motivation: Be a motivating voice within the Kay Meek community
Job Requirements	*Personal Characteristics* Mission-driven: Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse projects Collaborative: excellent interpersonal skills for a diverse range of stakeholders Ethical, respectful and accountable Adaptable and Innovative: Ability to adapt and create within a dynamic and artistic environment *Qualifications* Post-secondary degree in a related field Minimum of three years experience and proven success in a development role; personnel management experience is considered an asset Passion for the arts; experience working in the performing arts is preferred Digital skills: experience with Spektrix or another CRM is considered an asset
How to Apply	*How to Apply* Please submit a cover letter and CV by email to: Melissa@kaymeek.com Please note ‘Director of Development’ in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Website / External Link	https://kaymeek.com/
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