Major Gifts Specialists (3 positions)

WWF

Major Gifts Specialists (3 positions)

The 3 Positions: 
Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts and Planned Giving, WWF-Canada is seeking three major gifts specialists: The Senior Specialist, Foundations & Government Funding will work with current foundation partners, secure new foundation and government grants.  The two new Senior Specialists, Major Gifts will develop the successful strategies to generate major gift support through the cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of prospects and donors for the campaign and ongoing major gifts programs.
 

  1. Senior Specialist, Foundations and Government Funding, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Toronto, ON 

This position is the lead staff person working with top foundation donors and government grants, and WWF Conservation Teams to provide reports and stewardship and to seek new opportunities. 
 
To submit your resume and cover letter (as one document), please visit: crawfordconnect.com/career-portal/index.html#/jobs/54. Application Deadline: June 27, 2016.
 
Candidates with the following experience are invited to apply:

  • Seven years (minimum) experience in grant writing and/or fund development
  • Demonstrated ability to research, prepare and present Foundation and Government proposals
  • Detail oriented; able to manage and fulfil complex funding reports and schedules
  • Experience working collegially, collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to provide accountability
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • CFRE preferred
  • Post-secondary degree  

 

  1. Senior Specialist, Major Gifts, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Toronto, ON (Bilingual position; must be able to converse in French) 

To submit your resume and cover letter (as one document), please visit: crawfordconnect.com/career-portal/index.html#/jobs/59. Application Deadline: June 27, 2016.
 
Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

  • Five plus years of major gift fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing gifts at the $10,000 level and above 
  • Excellent and succinct verbal and written communication skills
  • A naturally engaging and collaborative approach to building relationships with staff, volunteers, prospects and donors
  • A self-directed self-starter who can set priorities, be pro-active and anticipate the next steps
  • Excellent planning, project management and time management skills
  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 

 

  1. Senior Specialist, Major Gifts, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Toronto, ON (one-year maternity position beginning September 2016) 

To submit your resume and cover letter (as one document), please visit: crawfordconnect.com/career-portal/index.html#/jobs/60. Application Deadline: June 27, 2016.
 
Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

  • Five plus years of major gift  fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing gifts at the $10,000 level and above 
  • Excellent and succinct verbal and written communication skills
  • A naturally engaging and collaborative approach to building relationships with staff, volunteers, prospects and donors
  • A self-directed self-starter who can set priorities, be pro-active and anticipate the next steps
  • Excellent planning, project management and time management skills
  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

These searches are being conducted on behalf of World Wildlife Fund Canada by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting leaders for Canada’s non-profit sector. If someone you know may be interested in one of these positions, please feel free to forward this document – we’d be pleased to connect with them.   
 
For additional information please contact Lisa Folger at 1-888-228-8883. For technical issues, please contact as at [email protected].
 
We request all cover letters and resumes be submitted in one document online only. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.