Development Officer, Partnership Fulfillment

Regular Full Time Specialist 2 Calgary, AB, CA

Join our team at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo and grow your experience at one of the most unique sites in Calgary The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is seeking a full time Development Officer, Partnerships who will be responsible for cultivating, securing, and stewarding corporate partnerships that generate significant annual revenue in support of the Wilder Institute’s purpose and vision.

Our Purpose

| We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

Location: Calgary Zoo

What you will do:

Coordinate the Delivery of Fulfillment Obligations:

Coordinate with Wilder Institute’s business units to deliver on all contractually obligated partner/sponsor benefits ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. This includes but is not limited to: coordinating the design and installation of sponsor signage; coordinating the creation and posting of required social media and web content; coordinating the release of press statements; planning and coordinating engagement activities such as corporate volunteer opportunities, curated animal experiences, and conservation field observations; Responsible for coordinating the removal of partnership recognition at the conclusion of partner/sponsor agreement terms; Collaborate with Regional Development team members to support the delivery of all contractually obligated partner/sponsor benefits in markets across Canada, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness; Support the writing and preparation of impact reports, media releases, event invitations, and other special communications in coordination with relevant team members as required; Maintain internal coordination documents including cross-departmental Planners and an inventory of named assets

Maintain Strong Relationships with Corporate Partners:

Safeguard the confidentiality of partner/sponsor information and adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines; Act as a key contact for partners/sponsors (in addition to the Key Relationship Manager) regarding contractual deliverables. Able to proactively resolve discrepancies in partner deliverables, with support from Key Relationship Managers and/or the Manager, Partnerships; Hosting partners at coordinated engagement activities and stewardship events, acting both as a lead host and as a secondary support to the partner’s Key Relationship Manager (KRM) depending on circumstance; Plan and execute partner/sponsor recognition and stewardship events. May also be required to support the coordination and delivery of Development team engagement opportunities/events; Prepare, write, and deliver a quarterly partner/sponsor newsletter

Recording Partnership Fundraising and Fulfillment Activities:

Enter and maintain detailed records of all partner/sponsor contact, relevant history, notes, photos, and delivery of fulfillment obligations in Tessitura and company constituent records; Track and report on data relevant to the Partnership Business Unit's performance and delivery of partner/sponsor benefits; Coordinate with volunteers to manage bulk Tessitura entries. This includes effectively communicating the required updates to the volunteer, providing support for the data entry as required, and performing regular spot checks to ensure data is being entered correctly.

Provide Administrative Support to the Partnerships Business Unit:

Support the tracking and collection of all partner/sponsor pledges and funding commitments; Create an agenda, take minutes, and provide support to the Sponsorship Working Group and other internal meetings; Maintain an up-to-date master sponsorship contact list; Manage the partnerships email inbox, ensuring effective and timely replies

Support the Continuous Improvement of the Corporate Partner Experience:

Work closely with the Manager, Partnerships to advise on budgetary needs to effectively deliver partner/sponsor contractual benefits and stewardship opportunities; Identify and, in collaboration with the Manager, Partnerships, lead opportunities for strategic growth within the partnership recognition program, such as developing new corporate engagement opportunities that align with existing standards.

What you will bring:

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to actively listen and build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of people; Proficiency in conceptualizing and delivering high-value opportunities for external audiences. Preference given to candidates with experience delivering these opportunities to a corporate-focused audience; Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint; Ability to take initiative and work independently in service of