Donor Relations Officer, Mid-level Gifts

For 40 years, Redeemer University has stood out across Canada for its commitment to a Christian undergraduate liberal arts and sciences education that develops the whole person. Rooted in a Reformed Biblical worldview, and including a diverse community representing over 50 Christian denominations, Redeemer seeks to answer the fundamental questions about where we fit into God’s story while it prepares students to engage in society’s biggest challenges. A rigorous academic program with an interdisciplinary core is supported by a vibrant community characterized by caring discipleship. The result is an enriching and transformational educational experience integrating faith, learning and service.

Redeemer offers 34 majors and streams that lead to either a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Kinesiology or Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Redeemer currently serves nearly 1,100 students and its faculty are engaged in teaching, service to the community, and research, some of which is supported in part by the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), and other funding agencies and donors.

A privately funded and publicly chartered institution, Redeemer offers excellent Christ-centred undergraduate teaching, strong investments in research, rich student-faculty interaction, and unique opportunities for experiential and holistic learning. As a member of Universities Canada, Redeemer produces graduates who are accepted into graduate programs across the continent and beyond. In recent national surveys, Redeemer students have ranked the school as one of the top universities in Canada for overall student satisfaction, especially for providing a nurturing and challenging academic environment along with its warm on-campus community.

Located on a beautiful 86-acre campus in Hamilton, Ontario, Redeemer operates under a charter from the Government of Ontario and is a member of Universities Canada (UC), the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC).

**The Position**

Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, the Donor Relations Officer secures financial support and goodwill for the university by developing and managing a portfolio of relationships with qualified donors in order to secure financial resources in support of the strategic vision and mission of the University as well as further engaging and potentially uplifting giving levels.

**Responsibilities**

**Mid-Level Caseload Strategy**
- Create a strategy for a mid-level caseload with regular touchpoints that include appropriate cultivation, possible solicitation and stewardship.

**Donor Engagement**
- Seek ways to further engage existing donors to inspire deeper levels of engagement, resulting in the movement of donors to other caseloads.

**Maintain Stewardship Relations for the Student Awards Program**
- Maintain stewardship relations for the Student Awards Program by coordinating invoices and impact reports for donors who have established both annual and endowed scholarships under the supervision of the Director.

**Maintain Stewardship Relations with Christian Reformed Churches (CRC)**
- Maintain stewardship relations with Christian Reformed Churches (CRC) that support Redeemer under the supervision of the Director in collaboration with Strategic Relations.

**Document Activity in CRM Software**
- Document activity in CRM software to ensure data integrity.

**Preferred Skills and Attributes**
- High level communication skills
- Donor Relations experience in a not-for-profit setting and a demonstrated history of competence in fundraising.
- Thorough understanding of donor life cycle and principles (discovery, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship).
- Commitment to representing Redeemer with enthusiasm, warmth and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills required; strong familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or customer relationship management (CRM) systems and procedures would be an asset.

**Education, Training & Certifications**
- Undergraduate degree, college diploma or comparable combination of education and work experience.
- CFRE certification is considered an asset.

**Other Requirements**

Understanding of and commitment to Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity).

**Position reports to**: Director, Donor Relations

**Anticipated start date**: ASAP

**The Application Process**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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