Major Gifts Officer (Canada, Hybrid)

Canadian Partnership for Women and Children; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in international development is seeking a Major Gifts Officer in Calgary, Canada. This role involves managing and developing relationships with major donors to secure significant funding for initiatives aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness. The ideal candidate will have robust fundraising experience, particularly at the $100K+ level, and excellent communication skills to foster donor engagement and retention. An environment that encourages collaboration among multiple teams and supports professional growth is also part of the position.

Benefits

Four weeks paid vacation per year

Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year

Extensive health and dental coverage

Paid personal and wellness days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience of raising funds from major donors ($100,000+).
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and portfolio management.
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+).
• Identify and cultivate donor relationships and secure gifts.
• Prepare proposals and maintain detailed records of donor interactions.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal and networking skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

University or college degree in a related discipline

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This is a hybrid position based in Calgary, Canada.

About Us

Operation Eyesight is an international development organization working to eliminate avoidable blindness (blindness that can either be cured or prevented) in partnership with local hospitals and governments and through support from our generous donors around the world.

Position Summary

Our Fund Development department has an immediate opening for a full-time Major Gifts Officer. Reporting to the Director of Fund Development, you will focus on revenue-generation of gift commitments in the $25,000 to $1M range, connecting with existing and prospective donors to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and future gifts. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience and proven success in closing major gifts at the $100K+ level.

The MGO will be part of a high-performing and successful Fund Development team that works collaboratively with International and Country Programme colleagues, members of the Fund Development team, and Marketing & Communication team to secure new funding. The MGO will be equally capable of qualifying, cultivating, and closing gifts autonomously, with a team member, or in concert with a volunteer. They will have the ability to connect the dots between the need and the donor’s interests and objectives. Supportive and respectful, the successful candidate will be a solutions-oriented team player collaboratively working towards a common objective.

Key Accountabilities

In this role, some of your key responsibilities will include :

• Personally develop and manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) through all stages of the donor cycle.
• Actively seek out new major donor prospects and assess interest.
• Secure discovery meetings to establish or strengthen donor relationships.
• Complete donor calls and visits to identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and provide ongoing relationship management to a portfolio of donors.
• Where appropriate, liaise with Senior Leadership to effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Prepare related briefing notes and call reports, individualized solicitation proposals, presentations, and other correspondence.
• Provide ongoing stewardship and high-touch experiences to our major donors, with a focus on reporting and donor retention.
• Maintain donor and prospect records including entering and maintaining solicitation and donor information, call reports, proposals, and referral tracking.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and model behaviour that encourages a mutually supportive team environment.
• Lead by example to build excitement and accountability with team members to emulate similar behaviour.

Job-Related Skills

• Relevant fundraising experience at the $100,000+ gift levels.
• Previous experience in international development fundraising is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
• Exhibits a high level of maturity and aptitude for working in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates ability to work autonomously, competently handles multiple tasks, sets priorities, and meets deadlines.
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of individual donors, corporations, and other funding organizations to develop mutually beneficial relationships with Operation Eyesight.
• Interest in all aspects of preventing avoidable blindness and a dedication to promoting Operation Eyesight fundraising priorities by helping to create excellent working relationships with our International Programmes teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with donors, volunteers, and the OE team.
• Personal presentation and approach to always ensure the highest level of professional representation of OE.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Operation Eyesight’s Values :

Equity | Excellence | Citizenship | Innovation | Compassion

Operation Eyesight’s Offer includes :

• The ability to work flexible hours (hybrid work from home and in office).
• Four (4) weeks paid vacation per year, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year winter break.
• Five (5) paid personal days, plus two (2) paid wellness days per year.
• Extensive health, dental, and HSA / WSA coverage for you and your dependents.
• 3-5 years experience of raising funds from major donors ($100,000+).
• University or college degree in a related discipline.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation or willingness to work toward is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, strategic planning, people management, portfolio management, and proposal development.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across and outside of the organization.
• Experience in working collaboratively across multiple departments and high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional diplomacy skills and superior attention to detail.
• Discretion and ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to represent the organization in external forums.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Kindly note that only applicants who showcase their relevant experience will be contacted. Thank you.

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