Senior Development Associate

at  Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute has an opening for an innovative, enthusiastic Senior Development Associate who is looking for a rewarding and challenging career opportunity, with room to grow in a team of talented, results-driven professionals raising more than $12 million annually.

• Research, manage and assist with stewarding prospecting lists for Foundations, Major Gifts and Event Sponsors in Salesforce for Western Canada.
• Assist with the cultivation, acquisition and retention of major gifts, making stewardship calls and follow-up calls on ‘asks.’
• Organize major gift meetings, pre- and post-meeting materials and maintain up-to-date Salesforce/donor database files.
• Ensure the office is equipped with required materials for donor meetings and stewardship events.
• Work with the Associate Director, Development and individual department heads on fundraising for specific projects/centres.
• Act as lead solicitor for assigned galas and work with the Events Team on logistics, as required.
• Prepare correspondence as directed and respond to donors in a timely manner.
• Be comfortable explaining the Institute’s mission and work to donors and prospects, as required.
• Work with appropriate colleagues to ensure accurate donation reporting.
• Maintain donor records within donor database, as assigned.
• Other Development duties, when required.
• Please note that this position requires being in the Fraser Institute office at least 3 times per week.