Donor Relations Officer – MLSE Foundation
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Job Summary
Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies spirits and communities united as one.
Were more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people boldly building the future of sport and entertainment together. We believe in the power of play the strength of collaboration and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch the hardwood to the digital arena were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) the Toronto Raptors (NBA) Toronto FC (MLS) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Raptors 905 (NBA G League) Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
We bring these teams and world-class entertainment to life at our iconic venues including Scotiabank Arena BMO Field Coca-Cola Coliseum Ford Performance Centre BMO Training Ground and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field we serve up elevated dining at e11even Real Sports and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club ScotiaClub and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009 weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and were just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role everyone belongs and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So if youre ready to play with purpose grow with passion and win as one wed love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective transferable skills and lived experience may be exactly what were looking for. **
Job Description
About MLSE Foundation
MLSE Foundation believes in the power of sport to change lives. With the support of MLSEs teams and community partners we invest in programming capital projects andpartnerships that expandopportunityforYouth across Ontario. As MLSE Foundation deepens itsmajorgiftswork this role plays a pivotal part in strengthening donor relationships and fuelinglong termphilanthropic growth.
POSITION OVERVIEW
TheDonor Relations Officermanages and advances anannual major giftspipelineofdonorstypicallyin the$25K$100Krangethatsupportsthe success of MLSE Foundations Major Gifts and Foundations portfolios.
This role contributes directly to theoverall $4.5M annual Major Gifts target providingend-to-enddonor lifecycle supportfrom cultivation through solicitation andstewardshiptoenddonor lifecycle support.
The Donor Relations Officer acts as asenior fundraising resourceto the Director Fund Development supportingleadership ambassadoractivityhigh valuedonor engagement andcross portfoliomajor gift opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Gifts Portfolio Management
Manage and advance a$1M portfolioof major gift prospects and donors ensuring disciplined movement through qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
Conduct donor meetings create customized cultivation plans and collaborate with senior leaders onhighvalue solicitations.
Identifyprospects for multi-year commitments aligned with organizational priorities.
Cross PortfolioFundraisingSupportPortfolioFundraising Support
Serve as a senior resource in preparingLeadership Ambassadorsfor donor meetings briefings and strategicfollow-ups.
Supportcross portfolioopportunities by collaborating with colleaguesin CommunityEngagement Events andPartnerships.
Participate in developing donorstrategiesforfundraisingmilestones and priority funding opportunities.
Proposal Development & Donor Communications
Lead and/or support the creation ofhigh-qualityproposals cases for support tailored donor packages impact reports and stewardship materials.
Draft compelling donor correspondence briefing notes and reports.
Ensure donor communications aretimely personalized and aligned with MLSE Foundations brand and voice.
Pipeline & CRM Leadership
Lead disciplined pipeline management practices including forecasting weekly movement tracking and portfolio reporting.
Playa central rolein CRM (Salesforce) implementation and optimization ensuring consistentaccuratedata entry.
Managedonorand constituent data ensuring accuracy integrity completeness and ongoing database quality through regular reviews and updates.
Support the adoption of prospect management standards anddonor journeyworkflows.
Internal Collaboration & Stewardship Excellence
Partner with Finance Programs Communications and senior leadership to ensure seamless donor stewardship andaccuratereporting.
Coordinatedonor experiencessuch asevents site visits recognition moments and tailored engagement opportunities.
Model best practices in donor relations that reflect MLSE Foundations values of equity excellence and community impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must HaveExperience &SkillsHaveExperience & Skills
35 years in fundraising donor relations major gifts or related fields.
Exceptional writing skills witha track recordof producing donor proposals and stewardship communications.
Strongrelationship buildingskills with the ability to work comfortably withhigh-net-worthindividuals board members andleadership ambassadors.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and strong pipeline discipline.
High levelof professionalism sound judgment and ability tomaintainconfidentiality.
NicetoHaveSkillstoHaveSkills
Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of major gift prospects at the$25K$100Klevel.
Experience supporting orparticipatingin campaigns or multiyear fundraising initiatives.
Knowledge of sportfordevelopment or youth-focused organizations.
Ability to translate technical programmatic or impact data into compelling donor narratives.
Please apply by: Monday August 31
Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:
$60000-$70000
Bonus vacation competitive benefits and many excitingperksare also included.
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At MLSE we are committed to building an equitable diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability please email . This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
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