Position Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for fundraising support to Mon Sheong Foundation by identifying, soliciting and securing donations. The officer works with the Development and Communications team to ensure fundraising initiatives are carefully planned, executed to maximize financial support according to the strategic and operational plans of the capital campaign.
Main Duties:
- Grow and manage a portfolio of annual donors and prospects through the development of cultivation and solicitation plans to engage mid-level donor portfolio (annual gifts of $2,000 – $5,000), including online campaigns, direct mail program, and donor upgrades.
- Work closely with Development colleagues to ensure successful execution of fundraising and stewardship strategies for mid-level donor portfolio.
- Develop and implement strategies, and programs for donor acquisition and retention.
- Develop and deliver on donor communications strategy to keep the campaign visible and to maintain its momentum. Working in collaboration with the Development and Marketing team to deliver communication materials including content for e-newsletters, impact reports, presentations, online content, campaign messaging, and other materials as required.
- Support the preparation and execution of fundraising events and donor activities.
- Provide superior stewardship and donor customer service, through both written and verbal communications in response to donor and prospect queries.
- Prepare materials needed for major gift proposals.
- Prepare meeting minutes and notes for fundraising related meetings.
- Manage peer-to-peer fundraising to increase participation and revenue.
- Assist in the maintenance and updating of donor records in RE NXT including contacts with donors, correspondence sent, thank you calls, event attendance, and meetings
Qualifications:
- Post secondary education in fundraising, communications, business or relevant field.
- Minimum 3 year experience in fundraising or related non-profit roles.
- An ability to create powerful, compelling written and oral communication for fundraising and present it in an engaging way to external stakeholders.
- Experience writing for fundraising, engagement and storytelling, with a clear understanding of what message reaches which people best at this right time.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with ability to communicate in Chinese an asset.
- A donor-centric professional who loves to meet and engage with people.
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and professional demeanour.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CRM (RE NXT experience an asset), and reporting skills.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Reason for Posting: New Vacancy
Salary Range: $45,000 – 68,000 per annum
Note: We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. No automated software or AI tools are used during the screening process.
Disclaimer: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
