Job Title:

Head, Partnerships and Major Gifts

Company:	Canadian Museum of Nature
Location:	Gatineau , QC
Job Reference:	2090-CMN-26-OC-019
Closing Date:	May 28, 2026

ME-08 - $103,752 to $126,527 per year

Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Work Location : Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) - Gatineau, QC

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-019

Your place at the Museum

We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

You have a place at the Museum!

About the position

The Head, Partnerships & Major Gifts is responsible for contributing to the financial sustainability of the museum over-and-above baseline appropriations and operating revenues by leading fundraising (e.g., corporate sponsorships) and major gift philanthropy (e.g., institutional giving) activities, in-line with the mandate and strategic objectives of the Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN). The Head plays a critical role in fundraising for research (incl. fieldwork), exhibitions, education, collections, and public engagement initiatives, inter alia.

A key member of the Partnerships & Giving business unit, the Head manages the planning, development, and implementation of an effective major gifts and sponsorship pipeline and program. Focused on high-value, long-term relationships of $100,000 or greater, the Head leverages industry knowledge and networks in support of CMN’s mission.

Working at the museum means:

Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
A competitive salary established by collective agreements
Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:

University degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations, fundraising management, or other related post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Language requirements:

English and French are essential.
Bilingual non-imperative (CBC/CBC) (definition)

Experience:

Minimum 7–10 years of fundraising experience, including developing and implementing Canada-wide fundraising strategies, with a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing $100K–$1M sponsorships and corporate gifts.
Experience in engaging in and managing C-Suite (corporate level) relationship building.
Experience in working with community and business leaders as well as interdisciplinary teams.
Experience in preparing proposals, gift and sponsorship agreements, stewardship reports, donor profiles and briefing notes.
Experience in attending external networking events and activities to identify potential donors and sponsors
Experience in communicating and collaborating with national corporations, partners, and internal stakeholders to plan and implement a fundraising initiative
Experience with implementing and updating donor/sponsor system or databases including managing stewardship and donor recognition program
Experience with managing programs budget.
Experience leading cross-functional teams by setting clear goals, providing coaching, and directly supervising team members.

TO APPLY:

Interested? Apply!

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at competition@nature.ca.

All candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.

Send your application by filling in the form on the Museum’s Careers page where you can upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae and any other required documents.

https://nature.ca/en/join-give/careers/opportunities/head-partnerships-and-major-gifts-2/

Quote Job Reference: 2090-CMN-26-OC-019

Posted 2026-05-12