Senior Development Officer

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Development Officer with a background in major gift fundraising to join our growing team. In this role you will help build and sustain a network of philanthropic supporters across Eastern Canada with a focus on the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Montreal and Ottawa.

As a key member of our Market Development team you will be responsible for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding major donors who share our passion for making a difference. Your work will directly contribute to CAWSTs goal of reaching 100 million people with clean water sanitation and hygiene by 2030.

Please note: This role is based in Calgary with a hybrid work model (MW inoffice TrF flexible). However we welcome remote candidates ideally in the GTA who bring strong connections in Eastern Canadas philanthropic markets.

This position is one of three new roles were currently hiring to build CAWSTs fund development team in support of our 2030 campaign and beyond. Alongside this role we are also recruiting a Prospect Research Officer and a Stewardship Officer (both based in Calgary). Each role brings a distinct focus to a collaborative new team designed to grow and strengthen CAWSTs philanthropic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Portfolio Management

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of 80150 major gift donors and prospects.
• Conduct 100 to 180 quality personal visits per year and submit at least 30 proposals annually.
• Secure major gifts of $50000 with an emphasis on six and sevenfigure contributions.
• Collaborate with Prospect Research to identify new donor prospects while also expanding your network through outreach engagement and traditional networking.
• Develop compelling proposals grant applications and solicitation materials tailored to donor interests.
• Maintain accurate donor records in our CRM system and collaborate with our Stewardship Officer to ensure timely and meaningful donor recognition.

Relationship Building

• Cultivate longterm meaningful relationships with donors prospects and partners.
• Attend events conduct facetoface meetings and create strategic engagement opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align donor priorities with CAWSTs mission and funding needs.
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to help refine CAWSTs development strategy.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Share expertise in major gifts and prospect management with colleagues.
• Support fundraising efforts at organizational events and campaigns.
• Assist in engaging and supporting board members and volunteers in their fundraising efforts.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising with proven success securing sixfigure donations.
• Exceptional networking and relationshipbuilding skills to engage donors and secure support.
• Outstanding communication skills including the ability to draft persuasive proposals and navigate complex conversations.
• A datadriven approach with experience managing a robust donor pipeline and achieving fundraising targets.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and donor database management.
• Strong knowledge of philanthropic trends and best practices in major gifts fundraising.
• A collaborative adaptable and missiondriven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is an asset but not required.
• Postsecondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience securing multiyear pledges corporate investments legacy gifts and blended giving.
• Success in grant writing and institutional funding processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with philanthropic trends in the GTA Montreal and Ottawa markets.
• Ability to travel as needed for inperson donor meetings events and team activities.

Additional Information :

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment: Inoffice (Monday Wednesday) & Remote (Thursday Friday when possible) with flexibility for inperson meetings and events.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to solving the global water crisis.

Benefits of working at CAWST:

• A meaningful role making a difference every day for people living without basic water and sanitation.
• A workplace culture where collaboration and innovation are fostered.
• Rich onthejob experiences and professional development opportunities.
• Strong promotion of worklife balance and flexible work environment.

When applying please include:

• A cover letter that gives an overview of your experience as it applies to this role and explains why you are excited about joining our team.

• Your resume.

If youre a passionate communicator with a heart for philanthropy wed love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a movement thats changing lives around the world.

CAWST values equitable opportunities sustainable solutions and collaborative and inclusive processes. CAWST recognizes and accepts differences in cultural religious and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime