Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, The Fund Development Officer (FDO) is responsible for developing, leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising, stewardship and corporate partnership development plan that will successfully achieve the Society's short and long-term strategic and fundraising goals. This role is responsible for the solicitation and securement of new individual and corporate donors while stewarding existing donors and partners over time.

Additionally, the FDO is also responsible for developing and executing a fundraising strategy via business and community events, capital and legacy giving campaigns and securement of donor/corporate advised funds to meet the overall fundraising targets.

The FDO will work in collaboration with the Fund Development Coordinator (FDC) and Marketing and Events Manager (MEM) to support the execution of various events, marketing, social media and communication activities.

Responsibilities

Cultivating Donors

• Create and execute a comprehensive stewardship and communication plan that attracts and develops donors and philanthropists over time.
• Implement innovative stewardship strategies to deepen donor engagement and increase retention rates.
• Cultivate and enhance authentic relationships in the community and develop a portfolio of key donors, prospects, and solicit tailored initiatives.
• Recognize major gifts from donors with a personalized approach. Examples include thank-you cards, public recognition and tokens of appreciation.
• Develop a strategy to identify and secure donor advised funds.

Secure & Foster Corporate Partnerships

• Research and leverage emerging corporate philanthropy trends to maximize partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
• Create and execute a comprehensive Corporate Partnership plan that attracts and develops organizations over time.
• Leading with a tailored approach to each corporate partner by identifying the synergies between the organizations and creating a value proposition that best meets their needs.
• Recognizing major gifts from Corporate Partners with a personalized approach. Examples include thank-you cards, public recognition and tokens of appreciation.
• Developing a strategy to identify and secure corporate advised funds.

Fundraising Campaigns

• Develop and execute capital campaigns to successfully meet the Society's organization goals and needs.
• Establish and execute with success a Legacy of Giving campaign that includes the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of legacy donors.
• Create unique campaigns that resonate with a diverse donor segment and community stakeholders
• Cultivating, soliciting and securing long standing relationships with individuals and community organizations that are interested in hosting business and community events on ASP's behalf with the purpose of fundraising.

Other

• Work collaboratively with the MEM to develop a multi-channel marketing campaign to support all fundraising, stewardship and corporate partnership development needs.
• Maintain the Donor Management Database to reflect all communication and stewardship efforts and developments.
• Support the FDC & MEM with the execution of events, marketing, social media and communications.
• Providing vacation coverage for the FDC & MEM.
• Work in collaboration with ASP's leaders and other departments to execute fundraising initiatives and meet the strategic goals of the Society.
• Remain current with fundraising trends and laws impacting fundraising initiatives.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Philanthropy, Fundraising, or equivalent experience
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation or in progress an asset.
• Involvement in the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) or a similar professional organization is an asset.
• 5+ years of proven experience in stewardship, building corporate partnerships and fundraising including annual events, grants, sponsorship, individual giving and other gift solicitation strategies.
• Experience and skills with donor management platforms and able to extract and analyze data to support all fundraising efforts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and teamwork
• A strong donor service orientation demonstrated by the ability to anticipate, understand and respond to the needs and expectations of donors, corporate partners and sponsors.
• Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including preparing and delivering presentations using Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• A high level of organizational ability, attention to detail, and ability to manage tight timelines
• A strong work ethic, perseverance and resilience to search and secure individual and corporate donors and sponsors.
• Ability to adapt/pivot stewardship and fundraising approaches based on changing landscapes, situations and challenges.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required
• Willingness to travel for events and meetings
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.

What we offer:

• Competitive incentive plan tied to new fundraising growth
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days in the office (or community)
• RRSP with company match for up to 5% of your annual salary
• Generous vacation entitlements
• Annual Education Reimbursement
• Competitive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance (Employer paid).