Philanthropy Officer – Major Gifts

Philanthropy Officer - Major Gifts

Location: Granville office and working remotely (hybrid)

Reporting to: Associate Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Job status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE (75 hours bi-weekly)

Compensation: $66,429-$72,530

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WORK HERE?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aim to nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and support while providing expert care to children and families. Our team includes individuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciation for life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can make a difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing on wellness and self-care that includes:

• 20 days' vacation (pro-rated to your full-time equivalency) to start with ongoing annual anniversary increases up to an organizational maximum of 45 days

• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days a year

• Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leave when you need it

• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

• 100% employer paid benefits package from your first day which includes extended health and dental and $1,500 annually for counselling

• Health and Wellness Spending account that provides up to $1,000 annually to ensure you can focus on the benefits that are important to you and your family

• Flexible working options

• Free meals on-site at the hospices

• Continuous paid training and development opportunities so everyone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow

• Ongoing parental support including top up for maternity and parental leave and paid leave for new grandparents

• Manages a portfolio of approximately 75 current and prospective donors and works with the Associate Director, Major Gifts and Legacy Giving to determine strategies and tactics to meet a portfolio goal of $500,000-$600,000 in revenue annually. Specifically, the incumbent identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a varied donor portfolio. They are responsible for soliciting and stewarding significant gifts at the $10,000 to $100,000 level.

• Employs integrated fundraising strategies for major and planned gifts (donor advised funds, gifts of securities, bequests, trusts, and gifts of life insurance), offering these as opportunities for current and potential donors.

• Applies a disciplined moves management approach and customizes strategies for each relationship that encourages multi-year commitments and increased giving over time.

• Actively utilizes prospect research tools to identify new relationships and secures new or increased funding for Canuck Place.

• Writes strategic funding proposals based on short, intermediate, and long-term funding goals of the organization to reach or exceed annual revenue targets.

• Monitors and evaluates activity and results; identifies challenges and manages up where required, showing discretion and involving leadership as needed to support donor relationship management.

• Personally stewards a portfolio of donors and seeks opportunities for engagement, compelling reporting on the CPCH mission, and substantive tailored communications.

• Works collaboratively with a cross-functional team in major gits and legacy giving to plan and host engaging donor events. Identifies synergies with other fundraising teams such as communications, events, annual giving and donor services to support the collective goals of the organization.

• A related degree or diploma from a recognized educational institute or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Ideally 3 - 5 years or more of experience of progressive non-profit fundraising experience including experience working with an individual giving, major gifts or planned giving portfolio. This experience should include managing a major gifts portfolio, meeting revenue goals for the assigned portfolio and securing higher levels of revenue and engagement from existing and new donors where possible.

• Involvement with the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, Association of Fundraising Professionals, or CFRE accreditation (or working towards one are an asset).

• Bonus experience of interest is exposure to legacy giving stewardship and marketing and/or estate administration and working with blended giving strategies.

• Ability to inspire others; to develop and maintain meaningful, respectful, long-term relationships with current and prospective donors, their families and advisors.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to confidently interact and build trust with individuals and rightsholders all levels.

• Excellent organization, prioritization, judgement skills; demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.

• A commitment to inclusive fundraising and communications practices.

• Solutions-focused and able to consistently make decisions that lead to positive or constructive outcomes.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented; positive, collaborative work style with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Effective project management skills, with the ability to thrive and effectively manage priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times, in working with sensitive and confidential information.

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills, and experience with Virtuous or similar donor CRM system. Exposure to and familiarity with remote work and planning software such as Trello, Slack and Teams would be an asset.

• Public presentation skills, both in person and virtually.

• Strong attention to detail (specifically with Excel, project timelines and database management).

• High integrity; creativity; balance, good judgment and objectivity; high vision and conceptual capabilities; consultative and collaborative; sense of humor.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Demonstrates flexibility that allows you to work with high energy, creative people.

• Able to thrive and effectively manage priorities in a changing, dynamic environment.

• Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must be provided prior to your first day of work.

• Flexibility is necessary, as this position may require occasional weekend and evening work and travel within and outside Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.