Community Giving and Stewardship Officer

Are you a fundraising professional with a passion for keeping donors inspired about the impact of their giving? Do you have a track record of creating meaningful experiences for donors? Are you a fundraising professional with a passion for community initiatives? Do you have a track record of building strong relationships with sponsors and donors?

North House is seeking an enthusiastic professional fundraiser to join our team as the Community Giving and Stewardship Officer, who will play a key role in building and strengthening relationships with donors and the implementation of community and corporate giving.

What you'll be doing:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Giving and Stewardship Officer is an essential position responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive donor stewardship program that ensures all supporters feel extremely positive about the impact of their generosity. This role is also responsible for community outreach and fundraising that ensures that events, cause marketing, and other corporate and community giving initiatives are successful.

Summary of duties:

- Oversee stewardship functions for all North House programs including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, signature events, and community initiatives.
- Seek out, secure, support, and steward third-party events.
- Build relationships with local businesses and corporations in order to secure sponsorships and cause marketing opportunities.
- Solicit major gifts or mid-level gifts from local businesses and corporations on a case-by-case basis.
- Research and pursue new strategies to expand community giving programs.
- Plan and execute customized stewardship plans for donors and sponsors.
- Prepare donor impact reports, annual donor report, and other pertinent stewardship materials in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Write tailored thank you letters and pledge reminder letters.
- Liaise with outreach staff to gather information for stewardship letters and reports.
- Develop and execute annual operating plans (including corresponding budgets) and tactics for the North House stewardship program.
- Plan and execute donor stewardship events. Increase experiential stewardship opportunities.
- Manage and maintain all stewardship documentation and tracking, including leveraging a donor database.

What you bring to the position:

- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional fundraising organization or customer service environment.
- A passion for storytelling through impactful writing.
- Proven success in executing events that meet goals.
- A passion for helping those who are struggling with homelessness.
- Driver’s license and access to vehicle required with a minimum of $2M liability insurance

Your competencies include:

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with co-workers, peers, donors, volunteers and others.
- Outstanding writing skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Clear and effective communicator, including being a good listener. Able to work effectively in office.
- Strong customer service mindset and skill set. Creative, innovative and resourceful.
- Sense of humour, energetic, and positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- A drive to succeed personally, and to support team success.

What we have to offer:
When you work for our organization, you join a high-functioning, innovative and collaborative team with strong leadership and a supportive Board of Directors. With a strategic plan in place, North House is positioned as a leader in north Durham Region and is ready to make our biggest impact yet to ending homelessness in Durham Region. We offer an excellent package to employees including a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to build your career.

Location

The North House main office is in Uxbridge. Due to North House’s service delivery requirements, the incumbent will be required to work at any of the North House satellite locations throughout North Durham Region. Office setting with occasional travel to events or client and agency meetings within the Durham Region catchment area.

Compensation and Hours

This is a full-time position with regular hours of work are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday; however, occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Salary $65K/year. Please note that submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and therefore early submission is encouraged.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of all North House staff except for those with an approved medical or human rights exemption.

If you are ready to embark on this journey with us and join in on the continued growth and success of this organization, this may be the opportunity for you

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

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off