Development Officer - 16 Month Contract
Kids with Cancer Society
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Who We are:
The Kids with Cancer Society provides unique, vital programs and services free of charge to children diagnosed with cancer and their families residing in Northern Alberta and the NWT. Many families describe the Kids with Cancer Society as a lifeline when their lives have been turned upside down. We offer programs and services that address their unique and complex needs including financial and educational support, family activities and counselling services. We also fund groundbreaking pediatric cancer research.
The Role:
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will work collaboratively to support the mission of the KWCS by identifying and capitalizing on various fund development opportunities, with a focus on sponsorship, major gifts and Foundation applications. The Development Officer will be a team player, able to manage a busy and varied workload and work with all members of the KWCS team.
The successful candidate will have sales or fund development experience with an aptitude for building relationships and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as great interpersonal skills are required.
Role Overview/duties
The Development Officer will be responsible for:
Contributing to annual fundraising goals and fund development strategy.
Gift solicitation through face-to-face meetings and customized proposals and grant applications to individuals, corporations and foundations.
Impact reporting
Maintaining and building strong, meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, community, stakeholders through relationship strategy management
Manage and lead portfolio of mid to major gift prospects and sponsors – from identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewardship.
Lead grant/foundation proposal applications
Maintain and track activity in donor database.
Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field
Minimum 1-3 years fundraising experience or related experience in sales, marketing, business development.
Proven track record of successful fundraising, meeting, or exceeding goals
Able to develop strategies for major gift and sponsorship solicitations.
Proven ability to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies that align with donor interests and the ability to move relationships forward.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
Experience working with committees, board members, volunteers, donors and sponsors.
Working Knowledge of donor fundraising platforms (i.e., Raisin, @ease, Raisers Edge)
Exceptional discretion, judgment and problem solving.
Committed to collaborative and outstanding teamwork.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Willingness to work varied hours when necessary, including after hours and weekends.
Some travel may be required.
Successful candidate required to provide criminal record check.
Valid Alberta Drivers License and ability to operate a motor vehicle
Salary and Benefits
The Kids with Cancer Society offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and medical and dental benefits. Salary range for this Position is $70,000 - $75,000. Free onsite parking and professional development fund included.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter resume and salary expectations to info@kidswithcancer.ca with the subject line Development Officer. Deadline for Applications is January 19, 2024.
We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Kids With Cancer Society is an employer that prides itself on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in our hiring practices. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.