Development Officer, Planned Giving

_A premier Montreal institution since 1909, Lower Canada College (LCC) is a co-educational day school for students from kindergarten to grade 12 with a strong reputation for preparing students for entrance to prestigious universities across the world. Located on a beautiful seven-acre campus in the heart of Montreal’s Monkland Village, LCC draws students from nearly every continent of the world. LCC’s enriched educational program consists of academic, co-curricular, and service opportunities that position students to explore and discover their true potential throughout their educational journey._
- **Position Title: Development Officer, Planned Giving & Alumni Class Gifts**_

**Department**: Advancement

**Reports To**: The Director of Advancement

**Status**:Full time permanent position

**Start Date**: August 2025
- **Job Purpose**:_The development officer will allow LCC to attain a greater fundraising revenue and pipeline.

Specific responsibilities include:
FUNDRAISING:

- Overseeing a portfolio of 50 donors & prospects to help further develop the culture of Philanthropy at LCC
- Build relationships with prospects who have the capacity and affinity to donate a major gift
- Implement strategies that will cultivate new donors and convert them into major donors
- Implement a strategy to develop Class Bursaries for Alumni returning to campus in celebration of their grad year milestone
- Participate in each step of the donor pipeline including identification, qualification through research, cultivation, briefing, solicitation, request for support; and prompt follow up, stewardship, and recognition
- Implement and participate in the departmental portfolio review process and be a partner in maintaining an organized system for cultivation and donor stewardship by updating constituent records, as appropriate
- Develop individual donor strategies to renew and upgrade gifts.

PLANNED GIVING
- Establish objectives with KPIs each year and develop a report on a legacy pipeline for LCC
- Develop and implement a planned giving strategy
- Work closely with professional advisors (lawyers, notaries, accountants, liquidators, etc.) and other charitable organizations named as beneficiaries
- Administering Estates
- Completes personalized meaningful interactions with each donor by implementing well-organized engagement plans and touchpoints
- Organizes special events with current and prospective legacy donors, encouraging donor stewardship through the Fosbery Society
- Prepare updates to be shared with the Director of Advancement documenting successes, milestones, challenges, and support needed
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Advancement.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrated experience, success, and progressive responsibility in philanthropy with a minimum of 2 to 5 years experience
- Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution
- High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising
- Proven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leaders
- Experience motivating and managing high-profile volunteer leadership and senior executives
- Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of RE NXT as an asset
- Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required
- Valid driver’s license & insurance and/or reliable transportation needed for out-of-office travel as required by the position.
- **School-Wide Core Values**:_
- **Professionalism, Continuous Growth, Passion/Excellence, Collaboration/Communication and Respect & Empathy**_
- **How to Apply**:_

We thank all applicants but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted. LCC has an employment equity program.

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-13
Expected start date: 2025-08-01