Development Officer
Autism Edmonton
Salary: $54,000
Autism Edmonton is excited to expand our team! The successful applicant will be a self-starter who has a track record of achieving fundraising targets through the successful solicitation and stewardship of gifts from corporate partners and major donors (individuals), both new and returning. You will enjoy a career in a great organizational culture and the gratification of giving back and helping families across the capital region.
As a member of Autism Edmonton’s Fund Development team, the Development Officer’s major function will be to:
FUNDRAISE: Achieve personal and team fund raising targets and associated KPls. Acquire new gifts and renew existing gifts from corporate partners and major donors. Collaborate with the Fund Development team to ensure proper clearance and strategy for approach. Design and implement effective solicitation strategies that will identify and acquire high-potential donors. Execute effective stewardship strategies that will strengthen relationships with named donors and uncover opportunities to grow these partnerships. Develop briefing materials, impact reports, proposals, presentations, and gift agreements. Identify grant funding opportunities and write grant proposals and reports for the organization.
PLAN & REPORT: Develop, implement, and evaluate a fundraising plan in line with established targets, associated KPls, and strategic organizational objectives. Provide complete and comprehensive reports. Maintain up-to-date and accurate donor and prospect records. Implement a donor database and continuously ensure that the organization’s management system is reflective of all fundraising activities.
MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS: Continually develop relationships with new and returning corporate partners and major donors. Grow a network of effective interpersonal relationships with stakeholders to achieve shared fundraising objectives.
ADVOCATE: Effectively and accurately communicate and align Autism Edmonton’s mission, values and fundraising priorities within the interests and strategic priorities of donors always representing Autism Edmonton in a highly ethical and confidential manner. Conduct presentations and lead meetings with various internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, corporate partners, major donors, team members, and the senior leadership team.
COLLABORATE: Lead and be a contributing member of cross-functional teams. Work with teams to build and execute various projects including, but not limited to, cause marketing initiatives, collateral materials, donor development strategies, sponsorship/partnership programs and other resources.
DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY: From time to time, participate in professional development opportunities and attend key charitable and donor-related events outside of regular office hours.
Qualified and interested applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to executivedirector@autismedmonton.org with the subject line: Development Officer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
See the posting below for more details. See website: https://www.autismedmonton.org/we-are-hiring