Senior Development Officer Edmonton

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Development Officer
Full-time

Why STARS
At STARS we come to work every day with a purposeto save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985 we have never lost sight of what is most important our VIPS or Very Important Patients. Each year we fly over 3000 missions providing world-class critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.

We are currently looking for a Senior Development Officer at our Edmonton base in the Foundation department.

It takes a team to make a difference in peoples lives. When it comes to STARS life-saving mission it also takes individuals communities industry and governments. As a member of our Foundation team you will be on the front-line serving as an ambassador and fostering relationships with our allies. Be part of something bigger. Be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Using relationship fundraising strategies develops and implements comprehensive plans for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding gifts for the assigned donor portfolio including upgrading existing donors;
Deliver a new strategic plan for donor growth and prospect expansion;
Identifies the highest-potential prospects and develops and implements cultivation strategies to turn prospects into STARS supporters;
Meet or exceeds activity targets (discovery calls face to face meetings submitted proposals successful solicitations) as mutually agreed upon with Director;
Meets or exceeds financial objectives and achieve long-term fund-raising goals of the major gift portfolio which includes a mix of individual and corporate donors;

Qualifications & Requirements:

5-7 years in a development role (preferably senior level);
Post secondary degree in a related field an asset;a combination of education and experience will be acceptable;
Demonstrated success in building donor relationships and securing significant philanthropic commitments;
Strong organizational skills follow-through and ability to manage priorities independently;
Experience with a campaign or multi-year fundraising environment;
Experience with prospect management database software particularly Raisers Edge is considered an asset.

What we offer:
At STARS every day we come to work with a purpose to save lives. Maybe thats your purpose too.

We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy a legacy of lives saved of hope in the face of the unimaginable and of pride in making a difference.

When you join STARS you become part of a community that knows were stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care and we need you to help us be our best.

Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.

How to Apply/ Deadline to apply:
If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career please make sure to apply by closing date: April 3 2026

Want to learn more
Interested in making a difference behind the scenes Discover how our Foundation team drives support for life-saving missions across communities Learn More About Foundation

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Senior Development OfficerFull-timeWhy STARS At STARS we come to work every day with a purposeto save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985 we have n...

Using relationship fundraising strategies develops and implements comprehensive plans for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding gifts for the assigned donor portfolio including upgrading existing donors;
Deliver a new strategic plan for donor growth and prospect expansion;
Identifies the highest-potential prospects and develops and implements cultivation strategies to turn prospects into STARS supporters;
Meet or exceeds activity targets (discovery calls face to face meetings submitted proposals successful solicitations) as mutually agreed upon with Director;
Meets or exceeds financial objectives and achieve long-term fund-raising goals of the major gift portfolio which includes a mix of individual and corporate donors;

Qualifications & Requirements:

5-7 years in a development role (preferably senior level);
Post secondary degree in a related field an asset;a combination of education and experience will be acceptable;
Demonstrated success in building donor relationships and securing significant philanthropic commitments;
Strong organizational skills follow-through and ability to manage priorities independently;
Experience with a campaign or multi-year fundraising environment;
Experience with prospect management database software particularly Raisers Edge is considered an asset.