Development Officer

Kids Cancer Care The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit. With a vision of providing a cure for every child and care for every family, Kids Cancer Care strives to end childhood cancer, while easing the pain and suffering of the disease through three essential program areas: 1. Camp and Outreach; Education Support and Scholarships. At Kids Cancer Care, we consider it an honour and privilege to do the work we do. We get to help deserving children and families and we get to see our community at its finest — volunteering, donating, hosting fundraisers and helping others. We love our work and we love the children and families we serve. We value diversity and the different perspectives and innovative thinking it brings. We like to surround ourselves with creative, kind, and passionate people and we welcome all qualified persons regardless of differences in physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic origins. We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization. For more information on Kids Cancer Care and our work, please visit us at kidscancercare.
This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Director of Philanthropy. The Development Associate is devoted to all activities of the Revenue Development team. Specifically, responsibilities include grant writing, annual giving, direct appeals, donor stewardship, gift processing and other assigned duties. The Development Associate is project driven, detail oriented and is highly skilled at taking initiative, multi-tasking, problem solving and actioning and following through in all the areas of coordination and implementation to the specific tasks outlined below. The Development Associate sets goals and targets for direct mail and newsletter campaigns, new donor engagement and retention, monthly donor program and grants. The position provides excellent stewardship of existing donors and grows new donors through creative communications and networking. As well, this role uses Raiser’s Edge competently for gift processing, tax receipting, recording and tracking donor engagement and working with the Information Systems and Database Manager to support their data needs. Coordinate Kids Cancer Care’s direct response campaign using established practices and programs (Dataro) while exploring and recommending new technologies and practices to keep evolving with industry standards. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop multi-channel social and email solicitation strategies to support each direct mail and newsletter campaign. Lead the segmentation strategy in partnership with the Database Manager and using Dataro where applicable. Administer vendor relationships including contracts with mailing houses, printers and Canada Post. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicitate and steward these groups to ensure they remain a strong base of philanthropic support for Kids Cancer Care. Maintain the grant master tracker based on grant application and reporting deadlines, Kids Cancer Care funding needs and other relevant considerations. In collaboration with the Donor Connections Manager, update and maintain Kids Cancer Care’s stewardship grid. Work directly with Information Systems and Database Manager to ensure all Gift Processing tasks are completed including: Process donations, ensuring a high level of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, and production of all documents needed (bank deposits, receipts, donation reconciliations). Complete stewardship related database work including imports and donor lists. Follow gift processing policies, procedures, standards and laws. General Duties as a member of the Revenue Development Team Support team members to complete projects, working as a team first and foremost. Participate in the establishment of both long term and short term (annual) planning for the Revenue Development area. Represent Kids Cancer Care in the community by 1) being knowledgeable about the cause and 2) developing and maintaining supportive relationships. Ensure that Kids Cancer Care fundraising activities and events are of the highest standard by adhering to all charitable and ethical guidelines. Support Kids Cancer Care’s events, as necessary. Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma is an asset. Exceptional project management skills. Mature, flexible, well-organized individual who works well with staff and volunteers. Strong oral and written communication skills including an excellent telephone manner. Excellent time management and planning abilities. Rigorous attention to detail and proficient in data entry. Strong computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Experience with