Philanthropy Officers, Mid-Level Giving
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, Mid-Level Giving (2 positions available)
The Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving reports to the Chief Development Officer and works collaboratively within the Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications team to manage a portfolio of mid-level donors focused on creating excellent donor experiences and journeys. 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 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:
- In consultation with colleagues and consultants, initiate, develop, and sustain positive and mutually beneficial relationships with a designated portfolio of 600 mid-level donors giving between $1,000 and $7,500. The portfolio includes mainly individuals with a smaller number of family foundations, companies, and churches.
- By engaging the entire list, identify the 100 +/- donors most likely to respond to personal engagement and establish and nurture a one-to-one personal connection with them. Ensure strategic contact plans are in place and implemented for these top-tier donors.
- Research individual donor type, history, including donation potential and relevant social/demographic information to develop comprehensive donor profiles.
- Implement an outbound communication plan for donors, ensuring an appropriate number of planned communications to reach target goals.
- Call and email donors for special projects (event invites, securing updated information, pledge follow up, etc.).
- Engage donors face-to-face occasionally. This could include meetings, touring facilities, and interacting with stakeholders at each location.
- Collaborate with the Mass and Major Donor programs on donor migration and identify potential major and planned gift donors to the organization.
- Provide updates and reports, both financial and other metrics, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Occasionally work with Marketing & Communications colleagues to develop materials (proposals, emails, stewardship materials).
- Regularly update donor records and maintain accurate records and information in Raiser’s Edge.
- 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 mid-level giving program or customer service experience preferred.
- Willingness to be coached/trained.
- Experience with and working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.
- 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.
To Apply:
This search is being conducted on behalf of Scott Mission by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting leaders and fundraisers for Canada’s non-profit sector. We request all applications be submitted online only. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and letter of interest through the crawfordconnect website, in confidence.
To apply and submit your application by September 30th, 2024, please visit https://crawfordconnect.com/for-candidates/job-openings/#/posting/PR-295 where you may upload your cover letter and resume in two separate documents. Issues with applying? Please email info@crawfordconnect.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If someone in your professional network is qualified and may be interested in this position, please feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.