Development Officer

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time
Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Development Officer to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.


NCC is the nation's leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain.

Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada.

NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians.

With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.


Position Summary


We are seeking a dynamic individual to join Ontario's Development team in the role of Development Officer, Major Gifts to engage with a portfolio of donors (primarily giving between $5,000 and $50,000) who support NCC's work in Ontario.

The Development Officer will be responsible for working in collaboration with a variety of NCC business units to deliver on generating revenue, retaining donors, and developing and executing on donor journey strategies.


Position Requirements

Support and steward a portfolio of major gift donors

  • Grow genuine, trustbased relationships with donors and prospects through regular communication, reporting and engagement.
  • Listen, consider, and discover donor passions to cultivate major gifts.
  • Initiate and complete administrative tasks related to donor giving, such as managing gift agreements and record keeping in Raiser's Edge.

Direct, implement and monitor relationship development for Ontario major gift donors

  • In collaboration with the Development and Communications team, create relevant and inspirational donor proposals and reports and meaningful engagement opportunities that demonstrate gift and conservation impact.
  • Steward donors and partners in Ontario. This includes ensuring we meet our agreement commitments (e.g., reporting, recognition) and negotiate annual renewal where appropriate.
  • Foster strong working relationships with the Development & Communications team, and NCC colleagues in Ontario and across Canada.

Skills & Attributes

  • At least 3 years experience in fundraising, stewardship, or donor engagement and communications.
  • Organization, logístical and project management skill set to support donor engagement and fundraising.
  • Good listening and communications skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and confidentiality in relation to donors and other audiences.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Handle issues proactively and work with team to solve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on a team and independently.
  • Proficiency working with Microsoft Office products and Raiser's Edge or other CRM.
  • Comfort or openness to occasionally working outdoors or on conservation properties for donor activities and tours.
  • Ability and willingness to travel across Ontario for donor meetings and events.
  • Commitment to core values and mission of Nature Conservancy of Canada.

How to Apply

Application Deadline:
February 23, 2024 at 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume through our Career Centre.

We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm.

This is our continuous commitment:
to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.

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