Senior Development Officer
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Impact Area
- Other
- Impact Category
- Nonprofit
- Company Type
- Other
About this position
The Senior Development Officer will have primary responsibility for securing philanthropic gifts from individuals, corporation and foundations by pro-actively matching donor interests to organizational priorities.
The Senior Development Officer is responsible for developing funding proposals, reporting on organizational/program progress and maintaining ongoing communication with current donors while researching and cultivating potential donors for gift solicitation.
The ideal candidate has a University degree in Communications or Fundraising or related experience. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills, and understands individual needs and motivations and can translate that into strong proposals. This individual must be highly motivated, with the ability to meet multiple and conflicting timelines while possessing exceptional communication, organizational and negotiation skills. Success achieving fundraising targets within established budgets is necessary. Attention to detail and accuracy and proficiency in Microsoft office is required. Raiser’s Edge knowledge, and experience would be beneficial.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter to hradmin@covenanthouse.on.ca by June 30, 2015. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an employer, Covenant House is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who represent diverse communities.
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