Development Officer

**Hey you** Yes, you Do you desire a community that is free from violence and abuse in any of its forms? Do you have a passion for empowering people to move beyond violence? Do you also have a heart for meeting individuals where they are? Providing emotional support and practical service? Then we just might have the opportunity for you Keep reading.

Let’s start with the general details

**Position**: Development Officer

**Location**: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge *Primarily working in-office

**Status**: Full Time

**Starting Salary**: $65,565

So, how do we define a **Development Officer**? Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Initiatives, the Development Officer is a highly effective professional fundraiser who is skilled at relationship building. The Development Officer will oversee and execute our annual and leadership giving programs. They will ensure proper stewardship takes place following a gift to maintain the donor's involvement, interest and support.

As the Development Team Lead, the Development Officer will oversee one direct report, the Stewardship Coordinator. Stewardship is an important part of the department, and you will have the responsibility of overseeing donor stewardship opportunities such as managing the fall card program, as well as planning and executing a new donor stewardship event.

The main buckets of work will include;
- Collaborating with the Director to develop a comprehensive annual development plan encompassing various essential elements, such as leadership giving, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government grants, planned giving, and events fundraising.
- Leading annual direct mail campaigns, including project coordination, writing, design and production, and review of results.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with individual, foundation and corporate prospects and donors including arranging and participating in in-person and virtual visits, arranging visits to shelter, special events, announcements, etc.
- An Undergraduate degree in a related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience in securing major gifts and volunteer recruitment and management and experience with the full scope of development activities including discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship at the major gift level.
- Successful record of accomplishment of developing and implementing strategies for major gift solicitations with demonstrated success in personally securing and closing major gifts.
- Experience successfully managing multiple projects from conception to completion within tight prescribed deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in compiling cases for support.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, volunteers, suppliers, community partners and external stakeholders.
- An understanding of digital/online engagement tools and platforms and the associated analytics with the ability to report and make recommendations using this data.
- Strong knowledge of women’s issues and the dynamics of violence against women and children utilizing an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required.
- Travel required throughout Waterloo Region.

We do also have some **general employment eligibility requirements**;
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Okay so this role feels like the perfect fit for you. Great Now what about **the organization?**

**Who Are We?** Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR**) provides emergency shelter to women and children fleeing abusive relationships. We operate two shelters: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge. Our facilities operate on a 24/7 basis, **and we pride ourselves in being more than shelter*. We also offer a robust region-wide outreach support program which supports families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse.

*WCSWR supports women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

So, the job is a fit, the work is meaningful what about **the culture?**

**What makes WCSWR a great place to work?**
- A full team of staff that are passionate about the cause and about helping others (strong values alignment.)
- A culture of encouragement and celebration.
- Leaders that are committed to continuous improvement and listen to and act on feedback.
- A supportive working environment committed to continuous learning and growth.
- Internal programs committed to staff wellness, engagement and development.
- Generous total rewards package (health benefits, RRSP, paid time off etc.)

**Make a difference while building your career with WCSWR, voted Waterloo Region’s #1 Not
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