Major Gifts Associate

Royal St. George's College; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal St. George's College is looking for a Major Gifts Associate to support its capital campaign within the Advancement Office. This 2-3 year contract position involves research, proposal development, and donor cultivation to enhance fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, relevant experience, and proficiency in fundraising tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant Advancement experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, and PowerPoint.
• Creative, self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential major donors within the school's community.
• Craft fundraising proposals and presentations for financial support.
• Manage donor recognition programs and coordinate related events.

Skills

Prospect Research

Proposal Development

Data Management

Donor Cultivation

Event Coordination

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate degree

CFRE designation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

PowerPoint

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

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Let us get to know you at Royal St. George’s College . Develop collaborative and meaningful relationships in a community where authenticity and individuality is celebrated. Further develop your professional practice and thrive in our learning community of equity-minded faculty and staff. We’re committed to fostering well-being by building on a culture of inclusivity and belonging while delivering on the Vision of the College; “ Lifelong Georgians ready to use their scholarship, compassion, conscience and courage to make a difference.”

Reflecting our Mission Statement, we aspire to support all learners in our community, adults and students in their pursuit to become the best version of themselves.

Intuitively, you’ll represent the College with professionalism and integrity and your values align with RSGC Values that guide our daily actions. Please meet some of our students discussing our Values here .

Our vibrant Advancement Office is seeking a Major Gifts Associate to join our small but mighty team! This is a 2-3 year contract position and flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Major Gifts Associate is responsible for supporting the major gifts portfolio related to the College’s capital campaign.

Position Requirements

• Prospect Research : Identify and research potential major donors within the school's community or alumni network.
• Proposal Development : Craft fundraising proposals and presentations that include compelling narratives and strategic plans to secure financial support.
• Data Management and Reporting : With the support of the Manager of Advancement Services, maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donors, prospects, and their interactions in the school's donor database, and provide regular reports for Sr. Leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Campaign Cabinet.
• Donor Cultivation : Help develop and implement strategies to cultivate and steward major donors and ensure that the appropriate moves are being met.
• Recognition Programs : Manage our donor recognition programs, such as naming opportunities for facilities, scholarships, or programs. Coordinate the signage, plaques, or other forms of recognition associated with these opportunities.
• Campaign Communications : Create campaign communications, such as acknowledgments, follow-up letters, and newsletters; and ensure that campaign communications and cultivation event activity plans are met.
• Event Coordination : Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation events, including receptions, dinners, campus tours, and galas.
• Administrative Support : Provide administrative support to the Executive Director of Advancement, such as scheduling meetings, preparing materials for presentations, managing correspondence, assisting in the preparation for campaign cabinet meetings, and note taking.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of five years of relevant Advancement experience preferred
• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or another relational database
• Creative and innovative with a high-degree of professionalism and discretion
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in an organized manner
• CFRE designation is considered an asset
• Education philanthropy or experience in a similar setting preferred

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. In addition to outlining your skills and qualifications, we invite you to include supplementary information that tells us more about you; life experiences, affiliations, committee involvement, volunteering, passions etc.

If you’ve read this far and can recognize yourself in this opportunity and want to learn more about it, please reach out!

We welcome you to indicate your interest in being a candidate for this position by emailing a cover letter, resume and additional information to the attention of Maria Jordan, Executive Director of Advancement to : [emailprotected] indicating Major Gifts Associate by May 15, 2025 . Should you be contacted regarding any opportunity at the College and require accommodation, please let us know as soon as possible.

Eligibility to work in Canada and clearance of a Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Background check is required.

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