Specialist, Development

WWF

Position Description
 
The Specialist, Development will focus on converting annual giving donors (Community Giving) to major gift supporters. The core strategy of this role is to identify and cultivate the “next generation” of WWF major gift donors. The Specialist, Development  will help WWF to build a network of young, entrepreneurial individuals and develop programming and activities that engages them as volunteers/supporters and deepens their understanding of our work, so that they feel a lifelong affinity to WWF-Canada.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with donors who have been giving annually and appear to be ready to make a major gift.
  • Develop strategies for continuing engagement with these transitional donors.
  • Cultivate and steward a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000 to $10,000 annually) with a goal of raising giving levels over time to $10,000+
  • Provide leadership to a schedule of cultivation events designed to build the portfolio
  • Manage our new annual special event that is targeted at this transitional donor group, which we anticipate will be comprised of young donors.
  • Work in close collaboration with the Community Giving Team as well as the Digital Communications Team, to develop and implement stewardship and cultivation strategies designed move donors from our base into the mid-level donor portfolio
  • Play a key role as a member of the Major Gifts Team in achieving our financial goals
  • Planning and budgeting for the annual signature event (Pandamonium) and other programming and outreach activities.
  • Writing call reports, tracking and monitoring the relationships that evolve through targeted outreach and programming.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A post-secondary degree plus a minimum of three to five years of fundraising experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
  • Good communication skills; written and verbal
  • Adept with social media
  • Proven project management skills with planning and follow-up experience.
  • Experience working effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of and/or education in environmental/sustainability issues is an asset.
  • Ability to converse in French is an asset.
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge or related fundraising database system.
  • Proven ability to secure, grow and sustain meaningful and lasting relationships.
  • Articulate, confident and with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external contacts.
  • A hands-on team player who is able to work independently of stakeholders, interpreting complex programs and ideas to a varied audience.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines while driving to surpass goals.
  • Strong focus on accountability.

Other Information:
This is a full time, permanent position based out of our Toronto office.

How to apply: 
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application:
 
Online
Please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) by visiting:  https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=14849661

OR
Direct Mail
 
Attn: Human Resources Department
245 Eglinton Ave. Suite 410
Toronto, ON
M4P 3J1
 
If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions:

  1. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  2. This role is based out of the Toronto office.  Is there anything that would prevent you from working out of our Toronto office?
  3. What are you salary expectations?
  4. How flexible are your salary expectations?
  5. Where did you hear about this position?

Deadline to Apply:  Please ensure that your application is receiving on or before November 6, 2015, 5pm EST. 
 
Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility: 
WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.
 
WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada.  Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call.  We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.