Development Associate – Annual Giving

• Coordinate Kids Cancer Care’s direct response campaign using established practices and programs (Dataro) while exploring and recommending new technologies and practices to keep evolving with industry standards.
• Pursue program growth through internal acquisition lists (event and third-party donors, lapsing or lapsed donors, etc.) and external strategies where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop multi-channel social and email solicitation strategies to support each direct mail and newsletter campaign.
• Lead the segmentation strategy in partnership with the Database Manager and using Dataro where applicable.
• Coordinate meetings with Dataro to ensure it is used to its fullest capacity.
• Administer vendor relationships including contracts with mailing houses, printers and Canada Post.
• Set annual targets and analyze campaigns to determine program effectiveness and evolution.
• Ensure a focus on service clubs and professional associations.
  • Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicitate and steward these groups to ensure they remain a strong base of philanthropic support for Kids Cancer Care.

• Maintain the grant master tracker based on grant application and reporting deadlines, Kids Cancer Care funding needs and other relevant considerations.
• Lead writing and application of grants within defined thresholds.
• Identify and qualify new grantors.

• In collaboration with the Donor Connections Manager, update and maintain Kids Cancer Care’s stewardship grid.
• Steward annual giving, monthly, new and grant donors to build relationships throughout the year.
• Coordinate recognition signage.

• Work directly with Information Systems and Database Manager to ensure all Gift Processing tasks are completed including:
  • Process donations, ensuring a high level of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, and production of all documents needed (bank deposits, receipts, donation reconciliations).
  • Complete stewardship related database work including imports and donor lists.
  • Follow gift processing policies, procedures, standards and laws.

• Support team members to complete projects, working as a team first and foremost.
• Update and maintain accurate donor information in Raiser’s Edge NXT in accordance with established standards for Raiser’s Edge NXT usage.
• Ensure effective utilization for RE-NXT to manage donor relationships including Actions, Opportunities, Prospect Management and Ratings.
• Work closely with staff and volunteers to establish vision and methods to achieve and exceed the goals of each program.
• Create and adhere to appropriate timelines and ensure that necessary resources are in place.
• Participate in the establishment of both long term and short term (annual) planning for the Revenue Development area.
• Represent Kids Cancer Care in the community by 1) being knowledgeable about the cause and 2) developing and maintaining supportive relationships.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to the workplace.
• Ensure that Kids Cancer Care fundraising activities and events are of the highest standard by adhering to all charitable and ethical guidelines.
• Support Kids Cancer Care’s events, as necessary.

Education and Certifications

• Suitable combinations of education and experience will be considered with the ideal candidate having at least three years of relevant experience in fundraising and at least one year of relevant experience in gift processing.
• Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Mature, flexible, well-organized individual who works well with staff and volunteers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including an excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent time management and planning abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and be self-motivated.
• Rigorous attention to detail and proficient in data entry.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Mailchimp (or similar) an asset.
• Demonstrated database proficiency required, experience with Raiser’s Edge database and Raiser’s Edge NXT an asset.
• Zeffy and Dataro experience considered an asset.
• Valid Alberta driver’s licence.
• Police and vulnerable sectors check required (new or done within the last three months).
• Occasional evening and weekend work required. 

Industry Knowledge 

• Knowledgeable and current with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Alberta regulations and guidelines regarding fundraising in Canada and specifically, Alberta.
• Knowledgeable and current with Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) legislation, regulation and policy related to charitable groups.
• Ensure that all Kids Cancer Care fund development activities, for both staff and volunteer participants, are fully compliant with both the AFP Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the Imagine Canada’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Stay well-informed of news, activities and trends in the non-profit sector. 

Closing Date

Applications

https://kidscancercarefoundationofalbe.easyapply.co

Note: We are grateful to everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.