Senior Development Officer

at  United Way Southern Vancouver Island

ABOUT YOU:

We have an opportunity for an accomplished Senior Development Officer with proven experience in annual giving, planned giving and multi-year giving ($5k+) to join the growing fundraising team at United Way Southern Vancouver Island (UWSVI). You will play a leading role in visioning, planning, establishing strategic direction and delivering the major and mid-level gifts program, and will be responsible for managing a pipeline of about 300 major and mid-level donors.
Our ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years of experience working on Major Gift and Mid-Level Gift fundraising for a non-profit organization, with a proven track record of success. Your excellent communication skills and strong relationship building abilities will be required to successfully manage a robust pipeline of high value donors and provide leadership on fundraising strategies that enhance revenue development, grow the number of donors, and position UWSVI as a social impact leader and charity of choice for individual donors, corporate partners, and high net-worth individuals.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join their growing team and really make a difference!

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Public Relations, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a non-profit environment
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation an asset
• 5+ years of senior fundraising experience, including a track record of achieving revenue targets, experience facilitating multi-year gifts, and demonstrated experience managing major gift and legacy gift commitments at the $5k-$100k level
• High proficiency with Microsoft computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and strong CRM database management experience
• BC Driver’s License required
  The experience listed above is required to be successful in this role, however, please be sure to review the full Job Description as there is additional experience that would be very beneficial and would elevate your application!

THESE SKILLS AND ABILITIES WILL HELP YOU THRIVE:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills (engaging, approachable, a listener) and strong presentation and training skills
• Results driven with the ability to maintain and exceed targets while creating a high-quality donor/customer experience
• Strategic and creative thinker who works proactively while managing competing priorities
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate donor schedules
• Ability to establish long-term, collaborative relationships with colleagues and donors built on trust, respect, humility, and openness

Please refer the Job description for details