Capital Campaign Development Officer

Phoenix Youth Programs; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

RRSP contribution

Vacation time

Wellness leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Youth Programs in Halifax, NS seeks a Development Officer (Capital Campaign) to lead fundraising initiatives for the Multi-Service Housing Centre. Reporting to the Director of Capital Campaign, you will research, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and partners, drafting proposals and supporting events.

You will collaborate with the Fund Development team, maintain the supporter database, and contribute to annual fundraising goals while upholding commitment to inclusion and youth

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Resourceful and flexible with an ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Comfortable with networking and has a natural ability to build meaningful relationships; confident and eager to engage supporters and community members in a meaningful way.
• A high level of integrity and a commitment to respecting confidentiality.
• Experience with CRM software, such as Raiser’s Edge or similar databases.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising activities.
• Identify, build, and sustain relationships with donors and partners in collaboration with Fund Development team.
• Prepare research and background documents for the Capital Campaign and broader Fund Development team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality proposals, presentations and other communications materials for prospects, donors, and partners.
• Support gift processing, campaign database management, and gift receipting.
• Support the Director of Capital Campaign to engage and mobilize senior volunteers in support of fundraising initiatives.
• Provide donor stewardship through impact reporting and stewardship plans.
• Collaborate with broader Fund Development team regarding funder communications, solicitation, and stewardship.

Skills

Research

Writing

Editing

Communication

Networking

Relationship building

Integrity

Confidentiality

IDDEA commitment

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Fundraising/Non-Profit/Communications

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Phoenix Youth Programs in Halifax, NS seeks a Development Officer (Capital Campaign) to lead fundraising initiatives for the Multi-Service Housing Centre. Reporting to the Director of Capital Campaign, you will research, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and partners, drafting proposals and supporting events.

You will collaborate with the Fund Development team, maintain the supporter database, and contribute to annual fundraising goals while upholding commitment to inclusion and youth