Grants & Donor Relations Officer

Employer:

- House of Friendship
- Type:

- Full-Time
- Term (Duration):

- Permanent
- Description:

- At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun
- Sounds pretty great, doesn't it? It is
- How You Will Make an Impact:

- The Development team is responsible for both the fundraising and marketing functions of House of Friendship, to grow financial support that sustains the mission of House of Friendship into the future, and to build awareness and affinity for our brand throughout Waterloo Region.- Who You Are:

- We are seeking a person who can complement our high energy, creative and highly integrated team - someone who loves people, loves what they do, is easygoing, flexible and approachable, with a positive attitude. As a leader, you value service and humility, collaborating with others as you set direction of a program or project, and you find great fulfillment in bringing that to life. As a learner, you love to research and try new things, and you seek to understand others. As a fundraiser, finding creative ways to make donors feel loved and appreciated gives you immense satisfaction. You are someone who loves variety in your work - from setting strategy to building authentic relationships, writing and analysis. You thrive in a team environment, enjoy wearing a few different hats and are ready and willing to lend a hand where needed. In return, you will be provided with the opportunity to learn and make an incredible difference as you help to grow resources for an incredibly important mission, while working closely with an amazing and highly collaborative team.
- What You Bring:
- **This is a permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position.
- Valid G class drivers' license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.**
- Key Responsibilities:
- LEAD & MANAGE THE GRANTS PROGRAM: Build and steward beneficial relationships with grantors. Research, identify and evaluate a limited set of strategic grant opportunities in conjunction with Program Directors and the Development Director, coordinating the process, grant content creation, timelines, reporting, thanking and recognition requirements. Maintain an up-to-date grant tracking file, annual grants calendar and keep Raiser's Edge (RE) foundation profiles up to date.
- LEAD & MANAGE THE LEGACY PROGRAM: Lead the planning, execution, tracking, stewardship and evaluation of the Legacy program to identify and cultivate new donors and steward existing legacy donors. Deliver exceptional, personalized and authentic legacy donor experiences throughout the year, in coordination with other planned Development donor activities and programs. Lead legacy donor surveys with an eye to constant learning and donor-centricity. Maintain accurate legacy database records and results tracking.
- SUPPORT MAJOR GIFTS PROGRAM: Support Development Director in growing major gifts through excellent project management of key activities, creating major gift proposals, impact reports and thank you letters. Lead and conduct prospect research and opportunity analysis to identify and recommend major donor growth opportunities, keeping records and opportunities current in Raiser's Edge. Provide program analysis and reporting of results.
- AD HOC SUPPORT: Provide support on Annual donor stewardship during high donation periods throughout the year. Support the Development Director on Capital Campaigns as assigned and contribute to the Development team's broader objectives and priorities.

Skills & Experience:
- Undergraduate degree required in Fundraising, Communications, Business or related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in donor-centric fundraising and grant writing activities within the social profit sector
- A natural, proven relationship builder and collaborator, adept at creating authentic relationships with a wide variety of constituents including colleagues, grantors, donors, volunteers and community partners, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser's Edge
- Experience leading or executing grants and/or legacy programs is an asset
- Proven ability to create and set the direction of a program to optimize impact
- Outstanding project management skills including planning, organization, follow through and time management
- Naturally curious with strong research and analytical skills, including high attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong ability to create, adapt and manage efficient and effective processes
- Self-directed with high capacity to manage multiple priorities and timelines
- Excellent abili