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The Development Officer (DO) identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gift prospects for 4-H Saskatchewan.
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
Education and Experience:
- University Bachelors Degree
- 5+ years of experience
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 judgment
- 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 renewal. Located in Saskatoon. Position may require attendance at events out of normal business hours, and travel.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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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