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About the David Suzuki Foundation

We find solutions for living within the limits of nature. Through a combination of evidence based science and active public engagement, we seek to motivate Canadians to take action on the pressing environmental challenges we face. With headquarters in Vancouver and regional offices in Toronto and Montreal, we address issues from coast to coast to coast, in both official languages. With the support of scientists, academics, progressive businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations and hundreds of thousands of Canadians we aim to ensure that we all act every day on the understanding that we are one with nature, and protect nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future.

To find out more please visit www.davidsuzuki.org

The David Suzuki Foundation hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, women, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Position title: Development Officer, Leadership Giving

Term: Permanent, full-time 

Reporting to: Director, Development and Strategic Partnerships

Location: Vancouver office

Salary range: $60,000-65,000 annually based on experience, 4-day/34-hour work week, 3 weeks’ vacation and benefits package.

About the role

The Development Officer, Leadership Giving, is a self-starter who builds and maintains relationships with David Suzuki Foundation mid-level ($1K-$9,999) and leadership giving ($10K+) donors through ‘high- touch’ engagement and professional stewardship. Development Officers are responsible for populating a pipeline of prospects and engaging them in the work of the Foundation to further our mission. The Officer has a keen understanding of environmental issues and is able to convey how donors’ generosity make a difference.

Other

The position will be based in Vancouver and may require multi-day travel once or twice per year in additional to regional day trips.

Responsibilities

Work with the Director, Development to set and achieve annual fundraising goals and revenue targets, and to evaluate portfolio progress. Expectation to build a robust pipeline of prospects and engage them in our mission to increase organizational capacity.

• Responsible for raising funds from major funders ($1,000 and above) including a portfolio of leadership giving donors ($10,000 and above) comprised of individuals, foundations and corporations
• Steward current major funders through regular updates, invitations to events, writing reports, and facilitating contact with other DSF staff
• Initiate and manage special events in the region, including fundraising events and donor cultivation and recognition events on a variety of scales and in a variety of locations
• Maintain and update information and activities in donor database
• Develop and manage proposals and applications to funders and foundations (institutional, family and corporate), including budget
• Coordinate with staff in DSF’s other departments to monitor, evaluate and report on program results
• Collaborate with other departments in identifying project funding needs and develop strategy to achieve funding goals
• Write compelling cases for support for initiatives in need of funding.

About you

You have previous experience in relationship management, donor databases and the major gifts process. You are professional, organized, and results-oriented. Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate across departments is essential. Above all, you are passionately committed to achieving the highest standards and consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum three years professional fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Strong experience building donor relationships and meeting revenue targets
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent working experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills
• Superb written and spoken English language skills. French an asset, but not required.
• Knowledge of CRA charitable tax receipting rules an asset
• Ability to communicate the values and programs of the David Suzuki Foundation in a way that lets donors understand how their support makes a difference
• Strong values aligned with DSF’s mission, demonstrated through work or community service
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Raiser’s Edge; experience with Office 365 and/or SharePoint an asset; experience with Salesforce an asset

Application Process 

Please submit your cover letter and your resume online and submit your application by going to https://davidsuzuki.org/careers/ .  The position will stay open until filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage women, First Nations, Inuit and Metis candidates, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.