The Development Officer – Annual Giving is responsible for soliciting individual corporate gifts and the successful development and implementation of fundraising and relationship management plans. This position works with both volunteers and donors; manages Sponsored Employees and stewards relationships with community stakeholders including organizations and community members.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the overall solicitation process for donors, including managing cultivation and engagement opportunities, and soliciting funding from corporations, organizations and individuals within an assigned portfolio
- Develop and implement specific fundraising plans related to workplace campaigns in support of annual giving
- Communicate United Way’s mission, goals, needs in the community, and programs and services outcomes to donor and volunteers
- Work to understand the corporate responsibility of corporate partners in order to strengthen relationships, increase engagement and grow fundraising opportunities and potential
- Implement and evaluate year round relationship management strategies with donors, volunteers and partner organizations, including communication and recognition plans
- Work with the Associate Director, Development to identify and recruit volunteers and assist in training/supporting volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities
- Model and encourage a strong culture of philanthropy amongst all volunteers
- Manage, support, evaluate and provide ongoing training to Sponsored Employees in their roles
- Work with Community Impact colleagues to deliver high-quality impact and volunteer experiences for donors, prospective donors and organizations
- Work with colleagues on the development team to identify and implement new fundraising opportunities to increase revenue
- Maintain and enter data in the database in a timely manner to allow for accurate reporting and records
- Travel to local community events and meetings
- Perform other duties as needed to ensure the safe and effective operations of the organization
Educational Background:
Post-secondary credentials in business, communications or other relevant program
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of two years directly related experience required
- A strong ethical and donor-centred fundraising acumen; must be able to handle highly confidential and sensitive materials and issues with the utmost discretion
- Demonstrated success in coaching and training people
- Experience in sales and/or customer service an asset
- Experience in volunteer management
- Superior and professional interpersonal skills, and person-to-person relationship building skills
- Excellent presentation skills, and verbal and written communication abilities
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management; technologically agile; adept social media user
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with an above average level of initiative
- Community-minded approach that is progressive, innovative, dedicated and effective
- Ability to flex work schedule to attend meetings and special events, which at times occur before or after regular office hours
- Requires possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance coverage
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 6 2018
Active Until:
Jul 6 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit