Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts
Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts
(GTA)
Salary – $65,000 – $72,000 – Plus Benefit
Scott Mission is a Christian ministry of mercy and love. It aims to meet the needs of people with love and compassion and seeks to bring spiritual, physical, and emotional wholeness to their lives. Our Vision Prayer is Poverty in full retreat, flourishing for all, in Toronto and beyond.
Scott Mission was founded in 1941 by Rev. Morris and Mrs. Annie Zeidman as a non-denominational Christian organization responding to the needs of the poor, homeless, abandoned and vulnerable of all ages. Based in the GTA, the Mission offers practical, emotional and spiritual support to thousands of people every year. Building on the vision of its founders, Scott Mission has remained Christ-centred in all its programs and services. It was Morris and Annie Zeidman’s belief that the hunger of the soul needed to be addressed as well as the hunger of the physical body. Our various ministries offer support and provisions for the homeless, low-income families, and children and youth
While religious belief and practice are never conditions for receiving help and assistance, and everyone is welcome regardless of faith background, The Scott Mission is committed to the spiritual well-being of all people through the life and witness of Jesus Christ. Their hope is for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus, and to express this relationship in a life of integrity and in acts of compassion toward others.
The Mission is privately funded and employs over 160 dedicated staff at 502 Spadina Avenue, Family Centre in East York, Collingwood Retreat Centre, Summer Camp in Caledon as well as our newest location, the Hub at 5 McLachlan Drive, Etobicoke.
The Position – Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts
The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts reports to the Chief Development Officer and works collaboratively with Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications, Ministry, and Operations groups. The Philanthropy Officer will manage a portfolio focused on creating excellent donor experiences. This position will contribute to program implementation and growth through prospective and current donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They will build and nurture strong positive relationships both with donors and their colleagues. They will be an integral part of a growing team focused on increasing the level of giving and attracting new supporters to strategically build the priorities of Scott Mission.
This is a full-time, permanent role located in the GTA. This is a flexible, hybrid work environment with two days per week in-office minimum (one of those days will be Wednesday as that is a core in-office day). Hybrid work is subject to change in response to workplace requirements at the sole discretion of Scott Mission.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Act as primary manager for a portfolio of up to 150 donors.
- Identify, cultivate, and play a lead role in soliciting and closing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Working with colleagues and volunteers to implement short, intermediate, and long-term major gifts cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Plan and implement activities (volunteer experiences, tours, meetings) for major gift donors, using existing activities as appropriate.
- In consultation with legacy giving, integrate planned gift objectives into major donor requests.
- Collaborate with the mid-level donor program on donor migration.
- Work with Program, Operations, and Marketing & Communications colleagues to develop major gift materials (proposals, stewardship materials).
- Monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual activity to achieve individual performance measures.
- Track and report relationship management activity using Raiser’s Edge.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with other team members across Scott Mission.
- Participate in regular Marketing & Philanthropy staff and organization-wide meetings and develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with other team members.
- Learn of the Mission’s work in-depth and actively stay abreast of program activity in relation to donor interests to provide relevant and meaningful information or arrange meetings/communications with program experts where required.
- Adhere to Scott Mission’s gift recognition and privacy policies.
- Professionally represent Scott Mission and its core values in all forms of communications and interactions.
- Commit to providing servant-leadership nourishing a truthful, forgiving, approachable, joyful, and healthy environment.
Qualifications:
- Three to four years of fundraising experience, with major giving program experience preferred.
- Willingness to be coached/trained.
- Experience with and working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.
- Well-developed computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of and operating according to the AFP guidelines& Donor Bill of Rights.
Education:
- Relevant University/College degree/diploma
- Ongoing commitment to professional development
- CFRE designation secured or working towards is an asset
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated commitment to transforming lives along with an active Christian faith commitment evidenced through consistent, ongoing involvement with a Christian church.
- Agreement with Scott Mission Statement of Faith and ability to provide a current pastoral reference.
- Compliance with Scott Mission policies and practices
For more information about the position, please contact Liz Latimer at liz@crawfordconnect.com.
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