Major Gifts Officer

4 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Balmoral Hall School Full time

Balmoral Hall is an independent school for girls from Junior Nursery to Grade 12.
The School encourages girls to discover their passions in academics, arts, and athletics, while welcoming boarding students from around the world. Balmoral Hall inspires the imagination and courage to reach, to lead, to care.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Interim Director, Philanthropy & BH Foundation, the Major Gifts Officer will maintain high professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information. As a representative of Balmoral Hall School, the incumbent will be personable and positive, with the ability to engage comfortably and efficiently with senior employees, alums, parents, and other external stakeholders.

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**
- Assist with developing and implementing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, focusing on gifts that significantly impact the organization.
- Develop tailored strategies for each constituent group to maximize their philanthropic impact.
- Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Engage in personalized outreach, including face-to-face meetings, to build strong relationships with major donors and prospects.
- Craft and present compelling proposals that align donor interests with the organization’s funding priorities.
- Work closely with senior leadership and board members, as identified by the Director of Philanthropy, to leverage their relationships and networks for major gift opportunities.
- Track and report on progress toward fundraising goals, suggesting adjustments to strategies as needed to ensure success.
- Maintain accurate records of donor interactions in the donor management system.
- Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgment of contributions.
- Provide regular updates to donors on the impact of their gifts.
- Assist with the development and implementation of donor retention strategies to encourage ongoing support.
- Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress and other key performance indicators for the Director of Philanthropy.
- Serve as a leader within the Development team, mentoring junior staff and sharing best practices in major gift fundraising.
- Collaborate with other departments, including Marketing, Communications, and Finance, to support fundraising efforts.
- Plan and execute high-impact donor events, including galas, receptions, donor appreciation events, online fundraisers, and campaign-specific gatherings.
- Collaborate with vendors and other stakeholders to ensure events are well-organized, on budget, and aligned with the organization’s goals.
- Develop event themes, messaging, and materials that reflect the organization’s mission and appeal to major donors and prospective donors.
- Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, invitations, and guest lists, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for attendees.
- Utilize events as a platform for engaging major donors, cultivating new prospects, and deepening relationships with existing supporters.

**Education and Experience**:

- CFRE designation and/or Post-secondary education preferred (certificate/diploma) in a related field.
- Five to seven (5-7) years of directly related experience in major gift fundraising.
- Deep understanding of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Experience in planning and executing high-profile events that engage and inspire major donors.
- Knowledge of fundraising for endowment and capital projects is a plus.
- Experience using reporting and analytic tools, as well as data validation, importing, and exporting of data is an asset.
- Experience working independently and as part of a team.

**Qualifications**:

- Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge database (and/or RE NXT) preferred, or experience with another database platform is essential.
- High degree of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook).
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
- Customer service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency guidelines pertaining to charitable giving required.
- Working understanding of privacy legislation and legal requirements as they relate to donor records management.

Successful applicants must provide satisfactory criminal record and child abuse registry background checks.

Balmoral Hall School is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion, and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups.
- **All are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

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