Relationship Development Officer

VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCE

EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect belonging and ecological resilience. As a team we are working to decolonize further equity and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do including by building a strong and diverse team.

We encourage applications from individuals from equitydeserving groups including but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gay transgender and queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equitydeserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to selfidentify in your cover letter or application. We prioritize diversity in our selection process.

ABOUT US

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mikmaki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971 we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community we act as a watchdog convenor mobilizer and incubator taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world.
We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration caring quality work and real impact. We value our members volunteers employees and partners and strive to create a space of respect belonging and resilience.
We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent complex environmental issues.

SUMMARY

The Relationship Development Officer is responsible for securing growing income for Ecology Action Centre through the stewardship and support of our mid level donors annual campaigns third party fundraising activities and events. This individual will be passionate about fundraising stewardship and eager to support EACs vision and mission.

POSITION FOCUS

Contribute towards overall Membership and Fundraising team targets by achieving personal goals related to:

The Ecology Action Centres Sustainability Allies program; peertopeer fundraising; business relationships; events; online fundraising and social media; retention and maintenance of existing relationships.

Responsibilities

Foster positive relations with potential or existing EAC members and donors over the phone as well as in person informing them about EACs work encouraging continued support and securing donations.

Grow and steward our Sustainability Allies program through relationship development and support of current partners and ongoing lead generation of new opportunities.

Stay well informed on the work of EAC project staff in order to act as an EAC ambassador in the community.

Work with the Events and Volunteer Officer to Identify and develop local business leads and partnerships to maximize income potential for events and other fundraising activities.

Help supporting the Membership Team with stewardship strategies and activities

Provide support for a variety of donorrelated events and projects ensuring key performance indicators are clear proactive monitoring occurs to help identify potential challenges causing revenue targets to be at risk

Support nurture and develop business relationships and be responsible for all stewardship activities for midlevel donors including acknowledgement letters and donor recognitions.

Cultivate new and repeat sponsorship prospects to generate revenue

Continue to promote and grow EACs participation in the 1% for the Planet program

Conducts oneself professionally establishing and maintaining professional boundaries

Keeps up to date on fundraising approaches donor engagement strategies identifying and sharing trends among the fundraising team.

Work with the Database to maintain accurate membership and donor records while identifying

opportunities to improve systems and increase the teams efficiency.

Partners with the communications team to develop content and messaging of written and online materials

Support the Community Giving Manager

Other responsibilities as they may arise in support of the overall goals of the organization

QUALIFICATION QUALITIES and EXPECTATIONS

At least 2 years of work experience and/or education in related field such as business administration communications fundraising project coordination in either a business or nonprofit organization

Proven track record of successfully meeting targets

Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to build rapport over the phone and deal with rejection without becoming discouraged

Willingness to receive feedback and advice to improve your performance

Positive attitude professional and selfdriven

Ability to work remotely

Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in a Customer Relations Management system with a preference for experience with a donor relations software product

Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work

Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with event planning and coordinating activities

Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively allocate your time to complete important productive tasks

Strong organizational and priority settings skills

Contribute to a collaborative team environment with an ability to communicate with diverse groups

Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft 365 Office products especially Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and SharePoint

Comfortable and willingness to learn new technology as needed

OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS (Considered an asset)

Previous experience in canvassing campaign fundraising customer service or telemarketing

Familiarity with and/or interest in development and/or nonprofit management

Available some evenings and weekends and willingness for some travel if needed

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Collaboration: Works productively with diverse individuals to target and achieve optimal results through consensus building.

Communication: Effective listener & clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.

SelfMotivated: Works well independently takes initiative and adapts work schedule as required.

Efficiency/Prioritizing/Time Management: Dealing with requests competing timelines & priorities; the ability to complete tasks efficiently finding ways to accomplish the most with available time and resource

Listening Understanding and Responding: Interacts effectively with other individuals and groups. It is the ability to accurately listen understand and respond appropriately and effectively when interacting with individuals and groups.

Problem Solving/Analytical: Anticipates identifies and defines problems seeking root causes and developing/implementing timely practical solutions. Positive problemsolving attitude high analytical ability and results driven.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Able to alter behavior opinions in the light of new information changing situations and/or different environments and can quickly shift focus or activities and willing to easily accept or respond to changing priorities of job or organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Fulltime position with flexible hours within a 4day work week totaling 30 hours/week. MondaytoThursday schedule with some exceptions. Learn more about our 4day work week here.

Hybrid work environment requiring 12 days a week at our office in Halifaxs North End.

Salary of $43 680 $55 364 yearly.

3 weeks paid vacation per year (prorated for the 4day work week) 1 week of paid time off during the winter office closure in December 12 paid holidays (12 per year) and paid wellness days (10 per year)

Costshared benefits plan

TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter. The closing date is Sunday May 11 2025. We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.