Development Officer Major and Corporate Gifts
Development Officer Major and Corporate Gifts
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Are you a passionate and exceptional relationship builder who wants to make a positive impact locally and globally Join our team at Empowerment Squared a Canadian charity with a mission to empower newcomer racialized and marginalized youth families and communities with tools and skills to reach their full potential and thrive in society. We offer barrierfree and costfree programs such as mentorship access to postsecondary education information literacy career and skills development systems navigation sports and recreation and much more. Click this link to learn more: https://empowermentsquared/
Empowerment Squared is looking for a Development Officer to join our Development and Community Engagement Division to lead the growth of our major and corporate donor portfolio and drive fundraising and corporate engagement activities including employee giving sponsorships match cause marketing and gifts inkind. The Development Officer is a selfstarter with an aptitude and passion to build relationships with corporate individual and community partners.
Reporting to the Senior Director Development and Community Engagement the Development Officer brings experience in the nonprofit sector knowledge of the Canadian philanthropic landscape and strong relationship building skills to raise revenue and amplify the impact of Empowerment Squareds mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to and management of the major and corporate donor portfolio.
- Act as the point of contact and relationship manager of major and corporate donors.
- Develop and implement strategiesto build and maintain a competitive position for securing major and corporate gifts.
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies including research identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of donors and funders.
- Lead organizational and thirdparty fundraising activities and create new initiatives to maximize revenue generation opportunities.
- Build and strengthen corporate engagement activities through employee giving sponsorship match cause marketing giftsinkind as well as volunteer service.
- Create and customize donorfacing communication materials including presentations gift proposals and recognition plans to support cultivation solicitation and stewardship activities.
- Develop and implement donor retention strategies.
- Develop gift agreements in alignment with organizational goals objectives and values.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at community meetings conferences and other public forums.
- Nurture a culture of philanthropy by providing expertise on fundraising to and working collaboratively with colleagues to identify and execute opportunities to engage prospects and donors.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of annual operating and fundraising plans including setting revenue targets and budgets.
- Analyze donor data and provide insight to inform effective engagement with donors optimizing revenue growth opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with charitable regulations and other applicable laws.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time as appropriate.
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
- A university degree or a combination of comparable skills and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising major and corporate gifts.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership and management experience in the nonprofit sector.
- Exceptional relationshipbuilding and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the current philanthropic landscape giving trends and corporate engagement practices.
- Strong solutionsoriented mindset with the ability to problemsolve adapt and pivot.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity accountability honesty and transparency.
- Proficiency in data management analysis and reporting.
- Proficiency in computers Microsoft Suite Google Suite and CRM systems.
- Knowledge of Keela and HubSpot is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in creating and presenting compelling solicitation proposals to donors.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands.
- Proven ability to exercise diplomacy professionalism and good judgment.
- Valid driver license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Start Date: Immediate (negotiable).
Hours: Fulltime 40 hours a week. This position is required to work inperson at the Empowerment Squared office in Hamilton Ontario and or in the community as well as occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate program schedules. Travel may be required to attend meetings conferences and program events. All necessary precautions would be taken in accordance with health & safety guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
$55000 $65000 commensurate with experience. Salary will be based on education experience and competencies combined with organizational capacity. Compensation package includes benefits such as health dental and life insurance.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings please contact Cladette Uyigue: .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
