Donor Relations Officer

2 months ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter Full time
Job Title: Donor Relations Officer - Strategic Partnership Specialist

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Donor Relations Officer to join our team at AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for fostering positive and long-term donor relationships that are critical to philanthropic support.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Donor Relations Management: Develop and execute a range of integrated, consistent, and sustainable programs and processes that contribute to best-in-class donor experiences.
  • Custom Impact Reporting: Provide meaningful recognition programs, impactful reports/communications, and engaging donor experiences and opportunities.
  • Donor Recognition and Engagement: Work in close collaboration with donors' primary solicitors and/or project leads and teams to build a culture of gratitude, inspiration, and accountability.
  • Project Management: Manage multiple demands in a complex environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

**Requirements:**

  • 5+ years of experience working in a fundraising environment with demonstrated emphasis on stewardship and donor relations responsibilities.
  • Proven experience and track record in identifying and developing strategic stewardship opportunities, project management, event strategy, and impact communications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with prior experience writing a variety of donor correspondence, impact reports, and other stewardship collateral.
  • Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and executing donor relations programs and recognition activities.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

  • Demonstrated analytical, strategic-thinking, adaptability, and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize multiple demands in a complex environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability for meticulous accuracy.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience writing and producing donor communications.
  • High comfort level with data management, including list management and sophisticated relational databases.
  • Ability to utilize digital stewardship solutions and technology as part of reporting toolbox.
  • High proficiency in all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of diplomacy and professional integrity.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships within and across teams in a large, dynamic, and complex environment.
  • Creative, positive, team-building approach with a strong donor and client-service mindset.
  • Previous work in an academic environment is an asset.
  • Familiarity and understanding of financial reporting procedures.
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities, as well as donor relations best practices.

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