~ Where the World Meets the West ~ Vice President, Development

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1 ~ Where the World Meets the West ~ Vice President, Development THE OPPORTUNITY The Glenbow Museum is seeking an innovative, experienced fundraising professional to lead our fund Development activities. The Vice President, Development will help to build our individual giving program while increasing our membership, corporate giving, sponsorship, planned and annual giving programs. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President will also serve on the Strategy Group, Glenbow s senior management team. ABOUT THE GLENBOW MUSEUM Our Vision: More people interacting with art, culture and ideas, more often. Our Mission: Glenbow is a cultural cornerstone, growing generations of art and history lovers. We welcome visitors, partners and supporters to join us here, in the community and in our virtual spaces for an exchange of ideas. Our collection represents who we are, where we have been and informs our future. We show things worth seeing and tell stories worth hearing. Our programs, exhibitions and services foster learning and an appreciation of art and culture in our daily lives. With over one million artifacts and more than 30,000 works of art, the diverse collections of art, history and world cultures make Glenbow the largest museum in Western Canada. Categorized into seven collections: Art, Indigenous Studies, Cultural History, Military History, Mineralogy, Library and Archives, our world-class collections position Glenbow as a leading institution in Canada and beyond. The Library and Archives is the largest non-governmental archives and library in Western Canada. The Glenbow Museum is renowned for its innovative school programming and learning opportunities, both at the museum and beyond its four walls, including distance and online education. The Glenbow Museum is a non-profile organization founded in 1954 by Eric Lefferty Harvie who in 1966 donated his collections to the Province of Alberta. The collections are largely owned by the Province of Alberta and, as an independent non-profit organization, Glenbow is contracted by the province to care for and provide access to the collections on behalf of the people of Alberta. The Museum has an annual operating budget of approximately $10M, which is supported through government grants, museum admissions and memberships, earned revenues, endowment contributions, and through the generous support of our donors who contributed $2M last year in addition to many gift-in-kind contributions. In 2009, the Glenbow had over 144,000 visitors, and 3,000 members. The endowment fund, established by our founder and augmented since then, is currently valued at $27.5M

2 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The Vice President, Development will be an energetic and strategic fundraising professional with proven skills in developing a sustainable, multi-faceted fundraising plan. Building on the Glenbow s evolving corporate sponsorship program, the ideal candidate will develop a robust individual Major Gifts program, including prospect identification and evaluation processes, prospect research, cultivation and solicitation strategies, and stewardship and recognition plans. Along with the Development Team, the VP will also focus on expanding and growing the membership base, annual and planned giving programs, corporate and sponsorship activities, and foundation and grant seeking programs by implementing best practices and providing team leadership and direction. A compelling storyteller who employs a creative and strategic approach to communications, the successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop appropriate messaging for donors and prospects with the goal of connecting caring individuals with the Museum. The Vice President will understand and value the link between membership and donors, and will work to increase the membership while developing acquisition and retention plans for both donors and members. An active relationship builder who is enthusiastic about the transformative powers of art and history on society, the VP will align donors passions and interests with opportunities at the Glenbow Museum. The ideal candidate will be socially versatile and able to build enduring bridges both inside and outside of our organization. An authentic and charismatic communicator, the Vice President will be an articulate ambassador who will reflect the Glenbow s renewed presence in our community. The ideal candidate will be a confident, accessible manager who will guide and mentor Development staff and volunteers. The Vice President will mentor, support, and partner with Board members and senior Museum staff in major gift fundraising activities, helping others to understand their roles in the donor cycle and, in turn, benefitting from their insight and experience. The successful candidate will be an energetic team player who is keen to learn and explore new ideas. A synergistic leader who will actively collaborate with the Strategy Group, the Vice President will generate new ideas and programs that will increase funding, and that will ultimately contribute to a successful and sustainable future for the Glenbow Museum. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In the role of Vice President, Development, the incumbent will: Develop and advance a sustainable philanthropic development plan and program including growing the membership base, annual and planned giving programs, corporate and sponsorship activities, and foundation and grant seeking programs. Compose and execute donor acquisition, retention, recognition, and stewardship plans. Generate a sustainable prospect research pipeline for individual and corporate donors to identify and qualify potential donors. Cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors, in partnership with the President & CEO, Board members, other key volunteers and senior museum staff. Engage, train and support Board members and program staff in major gift fundraising activities. Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to philanthropy and membership staff. In partnership with the Marketing Communications team, create collateral fundraising materials including case statements, briefing notes, proposals, brochures, thank-you letters, and other fundraising communications as required

3 Generate regular reports on fundraising activities and results. Work with the Finance department and CFO to ensure that all financial records, reports and cash flow statements reflect fundraising results and activities in a timely and accurate manner. FOR MORE INFORMATION This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a creative and passionate team committed to growing the vision of the Glenbow Museum. Candidates who are interested in learning more are invited to contact Jennifer Klarenbach, Search Consultant with KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) at: Glenbow@kciphilanthropy.com or (780) All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. Interested candidates may send resume and covering letter to the above address. Candidates are asked to ensure that submissions are received by June 17,

4 MORE ABOUT THE GLENBOW MUSEUM PROGRAMS Adult Programs Glenbow is growing its suite of program offerings for adults a primary audience growth area as identified in our new strategic plan. Among them is Artists & Curators in Conversation, an opportunity for the public to come and see nationally and internationally significant artists, curators and scholars of our time and learn about the influences, ideas and techniques artists are exploring. Out for Lunch is a series of one hour lunch hour tours which includes guest presentations. School Programs Another primary target audience for Glenbow is school programs. Over 55,000 school children participate in Glenbow Museum s school programs annually. Our school programs enrich the learning opportunities for Alberta students from kindergarten to Grade 12. Glenbow s educational programs support students in learning about the history of the region while also broadening students horizons through international exhibitions and programs. There are over 70 programs available for students and four programs available for teachers. We are also expanding our distance learning programs and offer educational opportunities through several online educational websites. Family Programs Families are part of our secondary target audience group. Programming for families includes the ARC Discovery Room, an art-based studio where all ages can explore the Glenbow through multi-media learning stations; Weekend at the Museum, held three times per year, is a chance to participate in programs, performances and tours for families with children of all ages. LIBRARY The Glenbow Library documents the history of Western Canada, from the time the buffalo roamed the plains to the coming of the railroad, the settlement of the West, and to political, economic, and social events in Alberta today. Our collection includes over 125,000 books, pamphlets, and journals, over 10,000 maps, and over 6,000 trade catalogues. ARCHIVES The Glenbow Archives are Canada s largest non-governmental archival repository and have extensive holdings of unpublished documents and photographs related to the history of Western Canada. It is a major research centre for historians, writers, students, genealogists, filmmakers, and the media. ART COLLECTION The Glenbow s art collection focuses primarily on northwestern North America. It features works in all media from the nineteenth century to the present. There are five main collections: Up to 1914; ; 1970 Present; First Peoples and Research Collections. MUSEUM COLLECTIONS Community History - This collection captures the ordinary and the extraordinary lives of southern Albertans ( ), in all their ethnic diversity. The collection also houses important acquisitions from the Doukhobor and Hutterite communities, the Alberta ceramic industry and the Calgary Stampede. Military & Mounted Police - The comprehensive military collection focuses primarily on Canadian military history, with an emphasis on southern Alberta. Also included are holdings of European and Japanese arms and armour, and firearms and other weapons from around the world

5 Minerals - This is one of the largest mineral collections in Canada and one of the most comprehensive mineral collections in North America. The collection focuses on the areas of crystals, gems, metals, fluorescent minerals, and other specimens. Native North American - A collection which includes pieces from the Plains, Inuit, Northwest, Métis and other First Nations Peoples. All of the collections contain samples of artwork, clothing, tools, and utensils that explain and illustrate the cultural diversity of Canada s First Peoples. World Cultures - Four collections including Africa, Latin America, Oceania and Asia, each showing the diversity of each region as well as examples of their textiles, religious art and ceremonial dress. EXHIBITIONS PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS Modernist Art Historical Art Many Faces, Many Paths: Art of Asia Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life The Blackfoot Gallery Native Cultures from the Four Directions Treasures from the Mineral World Where Symbols Meet, A Celebration of West African Achievement Warriors, A Global Journey Through Five Centuries ONLINE EXHIBITIONS Impress: Prints, Artists and Ideas ArtPad: A Collection. A Connection Seven Stories Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life Calgary in the 1950 s Cosmic Quest: Discovering Astronomy through Science and Culture Historic Calgary Magic Lantern Slide Show Many Faces, Many Paths: Art of Asia Niitoy-yiss: The Blackfoot Tipi Perspectives: Women Artists in North America Story Robes This Week in Canadian History UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS The Painter as Printmaker: Impressionist Prints from the National Gallery of Canada (May 15 to August 2, 2010) Riopelle: The Glory of Abstraction (May 15 to August 2, 2010) Stella Mere by Catherine Ross (May 15 to August 2, 2010) The Baroque World of Fernando Botero (August 21 to November 14, 2010) Stephen Hutchings: Landscapes for the End of Time (December 11, 2010 to March 13, 2011) Brian Eno 77 Million Paintings (January 4 to March 20, 2011) Zidane: A 21 st Century Portrait (April 2 to July 3, 2011) The Warrior Emperor and China s Terracotta Army (July 30 to November 20, 2011) - 5 -