Development Officer
Kids With Cancer Society
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Who We are:
The Kids with Cancer Society provides unique, vital programs and services free of charge to children and 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 more than 50 programs and services that address their unique and complex needs ranging from Family support programs and activities, peer support, activities, counselling services, and financial and education support to name a few.
Responsibilities
The Development Officer responsibilities will include; major gifts, sponsorships, grant and foundation proposals and oversee communications. Other duties as required from time to time. 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. 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 be an experienced development professional 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. Sensitivity and discretion are necessary, as are a commitment to the mission of the Kids with Cancer Society.
Role Overview/Duties
The DO will be responsible for:
Contributing to annual fundraising goals and fund development strategy
Gift solicitation through face-to-face meetings and customized proposals and gift agreements to individuals, corporations and foundations
Maintaining and building strong, meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, community, stakeholders through relationship strategy management
Manage and lead portfolio of major gift prospects and sponsors – from identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewardship.
Lead grant/foundation proposal applications
Maintain and track activity in donor database.
Leading communications and brand awareness through social media, website content, media
Lead collaborative creation of targeted content to increase KWCS profile in community.
Manage content creation for KWCS social media and website.
Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field
Minimum 3-5 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.
Work autonomously on several and varied tasks.
Proven ability to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies that align with donor interests, able to move relationships forward.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills, comfortable speaking to large groups
Experience working with committees, board members, volunteers, donors and sponsors.
Demonstrated ability to manage communications, including social media, website input, grant and proposal applications.
Exceptional discretion, judgment and problem solving.
Committed to collaborative and outstanding teamwork.
Intermediate/working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Willingness and ability to work varied hours when necessary, including after hours and weekends.
Some travel may be required at times.
Successful candidate required to provide criminal record check.
Valid Alberta Drivers License and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Please submit a cover letter resume and salary expectations to info@kidswithcancer.ca with the subject line Development Officer. Deadline for Applications is Monday, February 6.
The Kids with Cancer Society offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and medical and dental benefits. We thank you for your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.