Chief Philanthropy Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Opra de Montral in the search for a Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Reporting to the General Director Designate, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will lead all philanthropic initiatives of Opra de Montral, driving sustainable contributed revenue in support of the company's artistic mission and long-term growth. Working in close partnership with the General Director and Board of Directors, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy encompassing annual giving, major gifts, foundation support, corporate partnerships, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. As the senior fundraising leader in the organization, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will steward a culture of philanthropy across the organization, overseeing all donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, while managing and mentoring a high-performing philanthropy team. As a strategic advisor to the Board of Directors, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will leverage the time, talent, and resources of the board to maximize their impact and engage new high-level donors. Through strategic planning, operational oversight, superior relationship management, and rigorous data analysis, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will play a central part in securing the resources that fuel the future of opera in Montral.

Opra de Montral stands as the largest Francophone opera company in North America, offering a dynamic blend of grand productions, innovative programming, and deep community engagement. Founded in 1980 by Jean Paul Jeannotte under the auspices of the Qubec Ministry of Culture, the company has since presented over 1,000 performances of more than 100 operas ranging from beloved staples likeTosca, Madama Butterfly, andLa Bohme, to inventive contemporary works such asAnother Brick in the Wall The Opera, commissioned in 2017 with music by Julien Bilodeau and libretto by Roger Waters. Hosting its mainstage seasons in Salle Wilfrid Pelletier at Place des Arts Canada's largest multipurpose stage with roughly 3,000 seats Opra de Montral blends operatic spectacle with theatrical flair to captivate audiences of all backgrounds.

From its inception, the company has adopted a bilingual and inclusive ethos. In 1988, under artistic director Bernard Uzan, it introduced French and English supertitles to make performances accessible to a diverse audience. That same year, Jacqueline Desmarais launched the Montral Opera Guild, inspired by the Met Opera Guild, to bolster fundraising through galas and signature events. As trust in the institution grew, programming expanded to include both celebrated classics and daring contemporary pieces. Highlights have included world premieres like Andr Gagnon'sNelligan, for which the company won a Flix Award, and Janek'sJenfaand Bartk'sBluebeard's Castle, both earning prestigious Prix Opus. Recent programming includes five world premieres over the past five seasons includingL'hiver attend beaucoup de moi, La Beaut du Monde, Enigma, La Reine-garon, andLe Phare a pace which is expected to continue for the next five years. Over the past 15 years, Opra de Montral has presented an impressive program of 21st century works includingAinadamar, Champion, Svadba, JFK, 27, Dead Man Walking, Silent Night, andAnother Brick in the Wall The Opera. Last season'sLa Reine-garonwas nominated for an International Opera Award in the "best new work" category and just won three Dora awards for opera in Toronto.

A degree in arts management, management, finance, philanthropy, music, or a related field and at least five years of experience in a similar philanthropic arts leadership role is preferred for this position. Bilingual in English and French is highly preferred. Opra de Montral will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Opra de Montral, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Opra de Montral as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the position prospectus.

The target salary for this position is $200,000 CAD.

This position is in Montral, Quebec, Canada. Opra de Montral will consider applications from candidates currently residing outside of Canada who wish to relocate to Montral, but preference will be given to candidates with Canadian citizenship.

Opra de Montral is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver atmichaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/4977.

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