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The Development Officer (DO) identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gift prospects for 4-H.
The DO assumes responsibility for assigned fundraising projects and provides leadership and expertise in the development and management of fundraising strategies and activities for the Saskatchewan 4-H Council and Foundation in alignment with 4-H goals and strategic directions.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of cultivating, securing and recognizing gifts.
Accountabilities:
- appropriately represent 4-H to prospective donors
- establish connections and build relationships with individuals, alumni, and the corporate sector.
- establish and meet aggressive fundraising targets
- negotiate agreements and ensure that intent of gifts is honoured
- ensure that 4-H fundraising policies and procedures adhere to legislation
- engage staff and volunteers to raise funds more effectively and efficiently
-manage and strengthen 4-Hs donor recognition process
Skills and Requirements:
- Familiarity with 4-H essential
- a CFRE designation would be considered an asset
- Management and budgetary experience required
- Innovative thinking and sound judgement
- Excellent written and oral communications; persuasive presenter with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Must have working knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising and marketing.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
This is a part-time, two-year term position with possibility of renewel. Located in Saskatoon. Position may require attendance at events out of normal business hours, and travel.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
Additional Skills
- Train staff and volunteers
Specific Skills
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Develop and implement fundraising campaigns
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
Work Setting
- Social or charity agency
Type of audience
- Internal or in-house audience
- External audience
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance
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