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Major Gifts Officer, f/t, Nature Conservancy of Canada, London or Toronto, Ontario
Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca:
Jul 27 2010
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Major Gifts Officer -- Ontario Region
Reports to: Manager, Major Gifts
Organization: Nature Conservancy of Canada http://www.natureconservancy.ca
Location: London or Toronto, Ontario
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a private, non-profit organization that prides itself on its entrepreneurial, science-based, non-confrontational approach to achieving conservation success. Since its establishment in 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected more than 2 million acres of natural habitat across Canada. NCC has seven regional offices across the country with a national office in Toronto.
Key Responsibilities:
NCC's Ontario Region is looking for a highly motivated Major Gifts Officer to join our team of fundraisers. 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 Southwestern and Northwestern 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.
Skills and Aptitude:
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.
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 "0007X - Major Gifts Officer" in the subject line, by August 13, 2010, to The Nature Conservancy of Canada, via e-mail, to careers  natureconservancy.ca* . Please visit our website at http://www.natureconservancy.ca . This process may be used to staff more than one position.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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