Major Gifts Officer - Ontario Region

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a private, non-profit organization that prides itself on its entrepreneurial, science-based approach to achieving conservation success through direct action. Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected more than 2.6 million acres (1 million hectares) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC has experienced dramatic growth in recent years, and is now listed as the 13th largest non-profit organization in Canada, with a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country.

Purpose and General Description:

NCC’s Ontario Region is looking for a highly motivated Major Gifts Officer to join our team of fundraisers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Ontario Region’s Manager, Major Gifts, the incumbent will:

• Assume a lead role in the coordination and delivery of fundraising activities to further NCC’s conservation work in Midwestern Ontario, primarily through major gift asks;
• Increase sub-regional project and program revenues from individuals, foundations, and corporations by building and managing donor relationships;
• Write and deliver timely proposals and reports to donors;
• Organize small fundraising events in support of projects and programs.

Required Skills and Attributes:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• At least three years of fundraising experience, preferably in a major campaign;
• Demonstrated successful experience in a fundraising role, including proposal writing, and volunteer and event coordination skills;
• Exceptional verbal and written communications;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare and manage timelines, goals and expectations wisely;
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint;
• Working knowledge of Raisers’ Edge;
• A demonstrated awareness of conservation issues in Ontario;
• Understanding of and commitment to the role and mission of The Nature Conservancy of Canada;
• Ability to work and travel within a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings;
• A valid Ontario Drivers’ License is necessary.

To Apply:

Location: Toronto, Guelph or London (optional), Ontario

If you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter, indicating “Major Gifts Officer” in the subject line, by April 27th, to The Nature Conservancy of Canada, via e-mail, to careers [at] natureconservancy.ca.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.