Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, 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 Alberta’s Development team in the role of Development Officer, Major Gifts to engage with a portfolio of donors giving between $5,000 and $50,000 who support NCC’s work in Alberta. 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, trust-based relationships with donors through regular communication, reporting and engagement.
- Listen, consider, and discover donor passions to cultivate major gifts.
- With the help of the Development and Communications Assistant, initiate and complete administrative tasks related to donor giving, such as: gift agreements, gift processing, record keeping and tax receipts.

**Direct, implement and monitor relationship development for Alberta 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 AB’s strategic partnerships. This includes ensuring we meet our agreement commitments (i.e. reporting, social media) and negotiate annual renewal where appropriate.
- Foster strong working relationships with the Development & Communications team, and NCC colleagues in Alberta and across Canada.

**Skills & Attributes**:

- At least 3 years experience in fundraising, stewardship, or donor engagement and communications, preferably using digital platforms.
- 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 fast-paced 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, Raiser’s Edge, Adobe Creative Suite
- Comfort or openness to occasionally working outdoors or on conservation properties for donor activities and tours.
- Commitment to core values and mission of Nature Conservancy of Canada.

**How to Apply**:
**Application Deadline**:February 9, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

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