Development Officer

**Development Officer**

**St. George’s School of Montreal** is a community of learners, dedicated to excellence and committed to continuous improvement. Our employees are aligned with our School’s Vision, Mission and Values and work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging.

**Leading Progressive Education Since 1930**

Founded over 90 years ago by a group of dedicated parents, St. George’s School of Montreal offers a child-centred, progressive educational approach that cultivates intellectually curious, passionate lifelong learners. Our collaborative and experiential learning community fosters the development of complex thinking skills and empowers students to grapple with real-world challenges while demonstrating empathy and social responsibility.

Inspired by innovative researchers in education, our School is an extension of the world where each student feels empowered and confident to create, explore, and contribute as their authentic selves. As an independent, English co-educational, non-denominational school, we take pride in cultivating the unique identities of our students, while preparing them for a dynamic future.

**Our Guiding Mission**

We encourage students to discover joy and passion in their learning, purpose in their lives, and the confidence to express their unique selves in a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

**The Vision That Drives Us**

Authentic Individuals. Inspired Futures.

**Thriving Community**

At St. George’s, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation. We value and celebrate unique perspectives and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. Join us in creating an environment where everyone thrives and contributes to our collective success.

**Why work at St. George’s?**

We offer robust professional development opportunities for our employees and support our collaborative teaching community through professional growth and ongoing learning.

Our compensation for faculty and staff is equitable and competitive. Employees have access to a defined-benefit pension plan (RREGOP), extended health coverage, dental coverage, sick days, personal days, employee and family assistance program, and generous time off during the winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Health Comes First is one of our founding principles, and we promote a culture of wellbeing and belonging. Employees enjoy access to our Fitness Centre facilities and we are steps away from Mont Royal Park and all its natural splendor.

**Status**:Full-time, Permanent

**Start Date**:January 20, 2025

**Description**:
St. George’s School of Montreal is seeking a dynamic **Development Officer** to support strategic fundraising and community engagement. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Officer will build donor relationships, manage donor communications, oversee CRM systems, and contribute towards all initiatives that strengthen donor relations and advance the School’s mission.

**Responsibilities**:

- Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors and community members.
- Develop corporate sponsorships and support Annual Giving Campaigns and Capital Projects.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to execute campaigns and outreach strategies.
- Organize and participate in fundraising and engagement events.
- Create donor communications, including proposals, impact reports, and more.
- Manage donor records in CRM software and analyze giving trends.
- Support planning and execution of advancement projects and appeals.
- Full other duties as required.

**Skills, Experience and Attributes Required**:

- Undergraduate degree in Public Relations Business, Communications, or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or development.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and CRM software (Raiser's Edge).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

**Desired Profile**:

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive under pressure.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven strategies.
- Creative and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building abilities.

**Application**

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**Agent(e) de développement**

**L’École St-Georges de Montréal** est une communauté d’apprenants et d’apprenantes, vouée à l’excellence et engagée dans une démarche d’amélioration continue. Nos employés et employées s’alignent sur la vision, la mission et les valeurs de notre école et travaillent ensemble pour s’assurer que chacun et chacune a un sentiment d’appartenance.

**Leader de l’éducation progressive depuis 1930**

Fondée il y a plus de 90 ans par un groupe de parents dévoués, l’École St-Georges de Montréal offre une approche éducative progressive axée sur l’enfant qui cultive la curiosité intellectuelle et la passion de l’apprentissage à