Join the country’s most trusted environmental organization and become a force for good!

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.

From our headquarters in Vancouver and our offices in Montreal and Toronto, we address the major environmental / social justice issues affecting the country from coast to coast and work in both official languages. 

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

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 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, Quebec

Terms: Full-time, Permanent (34 hours / 4-day week)

Location: Based at our Montreal office, with remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic

Reporting to: Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships

Salary: $70-80K, based on experience

•  Are you an experienced major gift fundraiser who is passionate about working on the environmental issues of our time?
• Do you want to work with a team of exceptionally talented and bright people to make a real difference in the world?

About the Role

You are a fearless connector who’s confident talking to people from all walks of life. You love engaging with donors to help them understand the meaningful difference their support can make.

You’ll be responsible for a fundraising portfolio of over $1M annually. You will build and engage a robust pipeline of prospects while stewarding current donors to increase organizational capacity. You’ll communicate the David Suzuki Foundation’s values and showcase our programs effortlessly.

You have direct experience with major gift fundraising and working with high-net-worth individuals. You have a passion for writing compelling proposals and reports. You are proactive, self-motivated, and know how to achieve great fundraising results.

Above all, you are passionately committed to achieving the highest standards and consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of your work.

You must be fluent in French and English, both written and verbal, and confident in talking to people from all walks of life.   

Responsibilities

• Secure gifts of $10K and above from leadership donors – comprised of individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Track all interactions in the CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
• Maintain and update information and activities in the donor database.
• Collaborate with other development staff to steward current major funders through regular updates and invitations to events, facilitate contact with other DSF staff.
• Support special events in the region, including fundraising events and donor cultivation and recognition events.
• Write compelling proposals and applications for initiatives in need of funding.
• Develop and manage reporting and communication with funders and donors.
• Coordinate with staff in DSF’s other departments to monitor, evaluate and report on program results.
• Work closely with the development committee board member in Montreal to strategically steward their network.
• Collaborate with Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships and programmatic staff to identify project funding needs and develop strategies to achieve funding goals.

Skills, experience and training required

• 5+ years professional fundraising experience, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent lived work experience.
• Proven experience in building and managing donor relationships, including in-person solicitations.
• Track record of successfully securing major gifts and meeting revenue targets.
• Advanced grant-writing experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and collaborate across departments.
• Superb written and spoken French and English language skills.
• Strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex issues.

 What you bring to the role

• Passion for donor-centric fundraising.
• Exceptional attention to detail and holds self to high standards of excellence
• You are professional and highly organized, with a results-oriented attitude.
• You thrive in a busy and information-rich workplace managing strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of environmental issues is an asset.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to support purposeful change.

What You Get

• 4-day work week.
• Generous benefits package.
• Amazing work culture with smart colleagues, working on the environmental issues of our time.
• A chance to make an impact on the health of our planet.

Please submit your application, including your cover letter and resume, online at 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.