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Description

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is currently recruiting an ambitious and result-oriented individual to work as a permanent full-time Major Gifts Officer located in either Saskatoon or Regina (location will depend on the location of the chosen Major Gifts Officer).

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for executing strategies designed to achieve the financial goals of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan while fulfilling our donors philanthropic interests and passions. In collaboration with the Director of Revenue Development, the MGO will implement and manage the Best Life Campaign for dementia research strategy and portfolio. As a member of the revenue development team, this officers responsibilities involve direct prospect research, proposal preparations, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. You will be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organizations mission is key. The MGO will be expected to work collaboratively with many different staff, partners and volunteers to execute the plan. In addition, it is expected the MGO will manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospective donors.

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and requirements:
Organizational skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Ability to work as a team
Strong decision making skills including problem-solving
Adaptable to new challenges
Non-profit experience considered an asset
Ability to multi-task and exercise independent judgement while performing job duties
Subject to a criminal record check

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan provides extended health benefits through 3SHealth and participates in SHEPP (Saskatchewan HealthCare Employees Pension Plan).