Senior Development Officer

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Senior Development Office for a reputable non profit organization in Regina.

As Senior Development Officer, and member of the fundraising development team, you will provide program leadership, fundraising strategies and proposal development, donor cultivation activities to encourage major gifts and planned giving. The primary role focus will be major gifts ($10,000 and over), with support also provided to planned giving.

Responsibilities include:

1.0 Program Leadership

-- Work collaboratively with the fundraising development team; develop program strategies and details to increase the number and value of annual major gifts and planned giving expectancies.

-- Contribute to the operational and planning process in developing programs linked to the Foundation's strategic and business plan. Participate in the exchange of ideas and opportunities.

-- Maintain current knowledge and expertise in all aspects of gift planning vehicles, methods, relevant legislation, taxation, trends and opportunities.

2.0 Fundraising Development

-- Manage a portfolio of assigned major gift and planned giving prospects, representing a balance of prospects at various stages in the development continuum.

-- Achieve targets by successfully moving prospects and donors through the solicitation cycle. Accountabilities will include developing and implementing strategies for closing asks, and for continuous relationship building with prospects and donors.

3.0 Donor Stewardship

-- Work with the fundraising development team to ensure appropriate and timely acknowledgement and recognition of major gift and planned giving donors and volunteers.

4.0 Communications and Marketing

-- Collaborate on the development of related marketing and promotional materials.

-- Build relationships with professionals to promote major gift and planned giving opportunities.

Requirements

Education

-- A related post secondary education and/or professional accreditation.

-- A definite asset is the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) designation.

-- Demonstrated knowledge in the area of major gift fundraising.

-- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Experience

-- Approx 5 years experience in fundraising, with a proven ability to set and accomplish fundraising goals and establish priorities. Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors.

-- Related experience in banking, financial/tax planning, securities or health care is an asset.

-- Knowledge of the Regina community; knowledge of business and community leaders.

Computer

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, database systems, website/internet.

Database asnd research experience, preferrably with Raiser's Edge.

Desired
Attributes

-- Core competentices include: team player, effective decision making, continuous learning.

-- Specific competencies: innovative problem solver, skilled practitioner, working productively and effectively.

-- Technical skills: strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, leadership qualities, organization and problem solving skills.

-- On the job success descriptors: goal oriented, results driven, problem solver, do what it takes to succeed, high energy, marketing mindset, loves a challenge, confident and enjoys building relationships, comfortable in business and high level "ask" situations.

Must have valid driver's license and vehicle (travel is primarily within Regina, with occasional trips within south Saskatchewan.)

Company Profile

Type of
business

Reputable non profit organization

General

Location

Regina

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Remuneration

Competitive salary and benefit plan, including healthcare spending account, 3 family days/per, retirement plan, etc. Parking provided (downtown location).

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