Philanthropy Officer

Position: Philanthropy Officer )
Overview  Contract (1 year), Full-time
At United Way of Calgary and Area, we believe that united, we make the biggest difference. We’re strongest when we come together to improve local lives and communities—and when we come together as a team, we passionately propel our mission forward. We’re currently looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join our energetic team.
Reporting to the Manager – Major Gifts, the Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for building effective relationships with both mid-level and Major Donors, prospective donors, volunteers, and the business community to achieve fundraising goals. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support donor events and prospecting activities.
If you are passionate about your community, aspire to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a difference, then we’re looking for you to join our high-performance team!
Responsibilities   Support prospecting activities for mid-level and major gifts
Provide enhanced stewardship to a portfolio of donors and donor prospects to educate, engage and have them invest in our work
Build collaborative and supportive relationships with donors, volunteers and staff
Track all communication and interactions in a CRM tool to ensure excellent donor data and service
Work in a collaborative manner with the Individual Giving team and Corporate Accounts team in the creation and implementation of strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and retention of donors within workplace campaigns and community.
Achieve identified fundraising metrics and goals related to individual portfolio
Monitor and track metrics and progress towards achieving individual donor and campaign goals
Project management and event support as needed
Qualifications

Experience:

Proven experience in Individual gift fundraising, and in cultivating and soliciting prospective donors.
Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising – able to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle:
To initiate contacts with potential donors
To develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers and the Senior Leadership team
To move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure
To make solicitations when appropriate
To maintain stewardship contacts with donors
Ability to understand the needs and interests of donors
Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets, and estates
Demonstrated leadership and ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse client accounts
Driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Attributes:  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
Problem solving, research and analytical skills, including prospect research, data analysis and leveraging approved AI tools
Solid relationship-building skills, confidence in articulating UWCA’s mission and vision
Well-developed capability in Word, Excel, Co-Pilot, Salesforce (CRM), SharePoint and online research
Post secondary education will be considered an asset as well as any courses and accreditations related to fundraising.
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage priorities independently

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