Donor Relations and Development Officer
STARS
Salary: $69,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
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Donor Relations & Development Officer (1.0 FTE) - Edmonton Base
Is this challenge for you?
We are searching for a Donor Relations and Development Officer to join the Foundation team, responsible for raising critical funds to support STARS life-saving mission. This individual will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts and sponsorships to the Foundation. This will include identification of new prospects as well as growing current donor relationships. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the development and engagement of municipal governments in Central Alberta.
Key Responsibilities
Identify the highest-potential prospects and develop cultivation strategies to turn prospects into STARS supporters
Use relationship fundraising strategies to develop and implement comprehensive plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts for the assigned donor prospects
Determine interests of donors and identify opportunities to align giving with interests
Establish and steward relationships with municipal governments and associated officials to grow financial support for STARS
Meet or exceed activity targets (discovery calls, face to face meetings, submitted proposals, successful solicitations) as mutually agreed upon with Manager
Meet or exceed financial objectives and achieve long-term fundraising goals of the major gift portfolio which includes a mix of individual and corporate donors, as well as municipal relations
Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations and other communication materials to prospective donors, sponsors and municipalities
Support other fundraising activities such as internal and external events
Maintain accurate donor information in Raiser’s Edge in a timely manner
Meet or exceed targets related to identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities
Desire and ability to build a pipeline through discovery activity
Actively participate as a member of an integrated development team, remaining informed of donor relations and development best practices.
Education and Experience
Minimum 2 years in a sales or fundraising and development role preferred, though all experience levels will be considered
Post-secondary degree in business or marketing an asset
Demonstrated track record in soliciting major gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals, including securing six-figure gifts preferred
History of consistently exceeding annual revenue targets
Strong decision making, problem solving and research skills
An aptitude for building strong, long-lasting relationships
Ability to take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including tact, and diplomacy
Solid knowledge of the Edmonton and Central Alberta region an asset
Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings/weekends, and travel up to 20% of the time, as required
Experience with prospect management database software, particularly Raiser’s Edge, is considered an asset
Drive, enthusiastic, energetic and adherence to a high ethical standards
What we offer!
We offer a competitive salary based on education and experience, as well as excellent organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and so much more. More importantly you will be a key member of the STARS organization and a link in our ability to execute our mission of saving lives safely within the chain of survival.
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: December 13, 2023