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Description

DCG is expanding its team of skilled professionals and is looking for Associates with up to 2-5 years of fund development experience.  For complete posting, see www.dcgsk.com.

Working closely with a Director or VP, the Associate will be responsible to:
-Develop and implement project action plans
-Train and motivate project staff and volunteers
-Coordinate and/or participate in volunteer and/or solicitation meetings
-Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors as appropriate
-Track volunteer solicitations, campaign pledges, and gifts
-Develop and/or distribute project communication materials
-Produce project board reports
-Prepare and submit monthly project expense reports
-Develop, track, and implement donor recognition initiatives
-Plan, organize, and attend such events as training sessions, donor cultivation gatherings, news conferences, and campaign launches
-Other duties as required
This position may require some availability or engagement in early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as well as the potential of occasional travel.
Candidates should possess the following key competencies:
Passionate enthusiasm to make a difference
Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with client executive and staff, stakeholders, volunteers, and DCG teammates with professionalism
Superior communication skills both oral and written
Experience in or willing to learn the art of writing and communications for fundraising
Dedication to and a keen eye for detail
Flexibility and adeptness to prioritize and move from project to project as required
Aptitude to undertake work independently, manage time, set priorities, and problem solve
Adeptness to multi-task when involved with more than one project concurrently
Efficiency with technology: Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat; online research
Willingness to learn and to have fun in a supportive team environment

Positions available in Saskatoon and Regina.