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About the David Suzuki Foundation

Always grounded in sound evidence, the David Suzuki Foundation empowers people to take action in their communities on the environmental challenges we collectively face. Through evidence-based research, policy analysis, education and citizen empowerment, we conserve and protect the natural environment to create a sustainable Canada.

Our mission is to protect nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future. Our vision is that we all act every day on the understanding that we are One with Nature. #OneNature

You can learn more about us at 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 different abilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Position Title: Senior Coordinator, Leadership Giving

Terms: 1 year contract for parental leave, fulltime 34 hours a week

Location: Based at our Quebec office. Remote work during Covid-times.

Reporting to: Development Officer, Leadership Giving

Salary: 45-50k based on experience

• Are you a talented and results-oriented fundraiser who wants to make a real difference to the health of our Planet and Nature?
• Do you love stewarding passionate supporters, organizing exclusive events and promoting philanthropy in Quebec?
• Are you a collaborative individual who wants work with an exceptional team of talented and fun people committed to making a real difference? 

About the role:

Our Quebec fundraising team is an integral part of our community and donor engagement in Quebec.

We are currently looking for a talented enthusiastic fundraiser to join our leadership giving team for a one year contract to support a parental leave.

You have previous experience in relationship management, events, customer relationship databases and ideally, in fundraising development. You are professional, organized, and results-oriented. Science-based solutions excite you and you want others to feel the same way and to support our important work.  

You have previous experience in relationship management, events, customer relationship databases and ideally, in fundraising development. You are professional, organized, and results-oriented.

Your warm and ethical relationship management skills get results and builds loyalty in our supporters. Above all, you are passionately committed to achieving the highest standards and consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of your work.

You are happy to steward and build a robust portfolio of donors and engage them in DSF’s mission in order to increase organizational capacity.

As the Senior Coordinator, Leadership Giving you will be working under the guidance of our amazing Development Officer, Leadership Giving and ultimately responsible for helping the Quebec team meet their fundraising goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed targets that support our fundraising goals.
• Support the Development Officer, Leadership Giving in event planning to celebrate David Suzuki’s 85th birthday and the launch of our new strategic direction.
• Develop robust donor relationships to build ever-growing support for our important project work.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required. 

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary Degree/ Diploma or equivalent working experience.
• 3+ year’s professional fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience building donor relationships and meeting revenue targets.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proven ability to communicate the values and programs of the David Suzuki Foundation in a way that helps our donors understand how their support makes a difference.

What you bring to the role:

• Passion for building relationships with generous people who care about the environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate across departments is essential.
• Enviable organizational skills. Expert at planning and executing successful events.
• You write exceptional reports and proposals that get results.
• Superb written and spoken French and English language skills.
• You personify good values, judgment, and solid ethics.

What You Get:

• Being part of a team of super-stars.
• Generous benefits package.
•  4-day work week.
• Amazing work culture with smart colleagues that really care.
• An experience working in an organization with a focus on technology.

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 it is filled.  Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage women, Indigenous People(s), First Nations, Inuk/ Inuit and Métis candidates, members of visible minorities and persons with different abilities to apply.