Legacy & Planned Giving Officer

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking an Advancement Officer to manage donor relationships for planned gifts. The role involves cultivating potential donors, implementing marketing initiatives, and maintaining a portfolio of confirmed gifts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Business Administration, experience in fundraising, and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include pay in lieu of benefits, health plans, professional development funds, and a hybrid work program.

Benefits

7% pay in lieu of benefits

Employer paid extended health & dental plans

Professional development funds

Hybrid-work program

Qualifications

• 3 years fundraising experience focused on planned giving or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of donor relationship management.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse donors.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating and managing relationships with potential planned gift donors.
• Developing and implementing multi-channel marketing initiatives.
• Maintaining stewardship of confirmed planned gifts.

Skills

Good knowledge of planned giving

Excellent solicitation skills

Excellent relationship building skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Excellent strategic planning skills

Excellent analytical reasoning skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to engage with donors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Completion of CAGP Gift Planning course

Job description

A leading research university is seeking an Advancement Officer to manage donor relationships for planned gifts. The role involves cultivating potential donors, implementing marketing initiatives, and maintaining a portfolio of confirmed gifts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Business Administration, experience in fundraising, and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include pay in lieu of benefits, health plans, professional development funds, and a hybrid work program.