Senior Development Officer

Egale is Canada's leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world. Our work helps create societies and systems that reflect the universal truth that all persons are equal and none is other.

Reporting to the Director of Development, and in collaboration with other members of the Egale Canada team, the Senior Development Officer will lead the Individual, Corporate, and Foundation Giving portfolios, through effective relationship management, appeals, reporting, stewardship, strategic communications, events, and planned giving. They will also provide supervision, mentorship, advice, and direction to the Development Coordinator.
Key responsibilities will include donor relations and communications, gift processing and acknowledgment, execution of two digital annual fund campaigns, estate and bequest administration, prospecting, and proposal development, coordinating planned giving marketing initiatives, event/project donor reports, ensuring contractual obligations with corporate sponsors are met, donor stewardship events, and recognition strategies.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, in education, educational technology, business, marketing, communications, or relevant field.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Familiarity with the 2SLGBTQI community and 2SLGBTQI human rights more generally.

• 4-5 years of fundraising experience in individual giving, donor relations, philanthropy, sponsorship, planned giving and/or events role with demonstrated success in relationship management, reporting, stewardship, and client relations.

• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software is an asset.

• Experience working in a not-for-profit, 2SLGBTQI community and/or social justice environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

• Strategic, creative, and strong writing and editing skills for reporting.

• Strong problem solving, analytic and technical skills.

• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy environment, work well under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Ability to determine priorities, be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and quality with exceptional organization skills.

• Willingness to work with flexibility, including working alternative hours and changing priorities.

• A team player with an attitude of service and the ability to motivate others.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, capable of working effectively with Board Members, the Executive Director, consultants and donors/prospects.

• Lived experience as 2SLGBTQI community member is an asset.

• Demonstrated project planning and management skills.

• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and conflict resolution skills.

• Creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

• Excellent oral, written, analytical and technical skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly based on multiple channels of feedback.

• Must have ability to effectively manage a project from its initiation to delivery.

• Experience working in a senior development role.

• Understanding of intersectionality and commitment to working within an anti-oppression/anti-racism framework.

• Proficient in a variety of computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, Google applications).

• Valid driver's license, an asset.

• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.