Development Officer, Philanthropy and Partnerships
1 week ago
The Development Officer, Grants and Fundraising Communications will provide support for our grants and foundations portfolio through all stages of the donor cycle in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities- Write and submit letters of inquiry and funding applications to grant-making organizations, including funders and corporate, community and family foundations, while tracking and meeting deadlines.
- In consultation with the Senior Development Officer of Philanthropy, update and maintain an annual granting cycle calendar.
- Manage a pipeline of new prospects and existing funders, including granting agencies and community, corporate and family foundations.
- Liaise and build relationships with donors and grantors, seek out new supporters and find the right fit between organizational needs and donor interests to further our mission.
- Collaborate with colleagues on other written materials as required, including direct marketing letters, fundraising appeals and event materials.
- Work closely with other departments to gather project and budget information for written applications and reports.
- Prepare and distribute regular status reports, annual stewardship reports and other reporting as required by foundations and funders.
- Liaise with other Society staff to ensure a thorough understanding of the Society's programming, funding, and awareness initiatives for inclusion in proposals and applications.
- Ensure appropriate donor recognition and acknowledgement for constituents in the Grants and Foundations portfolio.
- Attend Society Signature events, whether virtual, in-person or hybrid.
- Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the role in relation to departmental goals.
You have an undergraduate degree in a related field with 3 to 5 years of experience in grant writing.
You believe in the power of the written word to inspire and mobilize people for the greater good.
As an experienced writer with a proven track record, you excel at identifying and nurturing strong relationships to secure grants from funders, corporate entities, community groups and family foundations.
A natural collaborator, you have worked across various departments to pinpoint funding needs, devise effective fundraising strategies, and develop comprehensive program proposals.
Your ability to translate complex program plans into compelling proposals and persuasive cases for support is exceptional.
You work collaboratively with colleagues to create proposal budgets and provide impactful donor reports.
You are deadline-driven, highly organized and possess excellent research skills.
Driven by a passion for making a difference, you understand the importance of powerful and meaningful messaging to engage, motivate and connect donors to the cause.
Key Qualifications- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills.
- Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker who pays keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of prospect research tools and techniques.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of initiative and professionalism.
- Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with all Society stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Flexibility and ability to work and meet multiple competing deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and respond positively to change.
- Previous knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementias is an asset.
- Occasional weekend and early morning or evening work will be required to attend Society events.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and databases (Raiser's Edge experience an asset).
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