Senior Development Officer

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada JDRF Full time

About JDRF

JDRF is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating type 1 diabetes (T1D) through innovative research and advocacy. Our mission is to drive breakthroughs in T1D research and to provide support to those affected by the disease.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Development Officer to join our team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving fundraising revenue for the Ottawa region through peer-to-peer and major gifts fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement best practices in peer-to-peer fundraising to increase participation and event revenue and inspire, motivate and steward a portfolio of fundraisers and volunteers.
  • Work closely with volunteer event committees to provide support tools and communicate progress on event fundraising.
  • Identify and develop strategic key account volunteers to optimize event participation.
  • Balance prospecting and new account recruitment with key account stewardship and development.
  • Collaborate closely with the corporate engagement and event experience teams to achieve the overall event objective.
  • Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects through the development of cultivation and solicitation plans to close major gifts ($5,000-$50,000).
  • Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence.
  • Develop prospect solicitation strategies and proposals.
  • Build meaningful connections with donors and volunteers that results in new and diverse revenue streams (i.e. major gifts, events fundraising, planned giving, corporate partnerships) that further JDRF's mission.

Requirements

  • University or College degree in Business Management, Fundraising or related discipline, with 2-3 years of progressive fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fluently bilingual in English and French.
  • Experience working on peer-to-peer fundraising events.
  • Team player that has the experience and ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
  • Capability to leverage relationships and negotiate agreements.
  • High level of comfort communicating complex information (e.g. JDRF research, goals, etc.) to a wide range of audiences, from high-net worth individuals to corporate partners.
  • Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals, proactively address issues as they arise and mitigate risks associated to events.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, personable and service-oriented.
  • Ability to work within a tight timeline and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in order to successfully interact with external customers and staff within the organization.
  • Experience working with peer-to-peer fundraising software an asset.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office; Experience with a CRM database.
  • Valid driver's license and some flexibility to travel throughout the region (15%) and to attend evening and weekend events.

Why JDRF?

At JDRF, we foster innovation and strive to think differently while working towards our mission in a collaborative, dynamic and positive work environment. Each day, we live our core values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability. We prioritize growing our talent from within and strive to provide development opportunities to our team. We also offer a competitive compensation package including (employer paid) group benefits, group RRSP matching program, paid annual vacation, professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.



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