Senior Development Associate

The Fraser Institute; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Senior Development Associate to join their dynamic team. This rewarding role offers the chance to grow professionally while contributing to raising over $12 million annually. You'll be responsible for managing donor relationships, organizing major gift meetings, and ensuring the office is prepared for stewardship events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising and communication, as well as experience with Salesforce. Join a collaborative environment that values personal initiative and offers training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Fitness Benefit

Potential Bonus

RRSP Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Team Collaboration

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Development, focusing on grant writing and donor stewardship.
• Strong verbal communication and professional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage prospecting lists and assist with major gifts acquisition.
• Organize donor meetings and maintain accurate donor records.

Skills

Grant Writing

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Salesforce

Professional Writing

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Fundraising

Degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

This range is provided by The Fraser Institute. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$50,000.00/yr - CA$65,000.00/yr

The Fraser Institute has an opening for an innovative, enthusiastic Senior Development Associate who is looking for a rewarding and challenging career opportunity, with room to grow in a team of talented, results-driven professionals raising more than $12 million annually.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Research, manage and assist with stewarding prospecting lists for Foundations, Major Gifts and Event Sponsors in Salesforce for Western Canada.
• Assist with the cultivation, acquisition and retention of major gifts, making stewardship calls and follow-up calls on ‘asks.’
• Organize major gift meetings, pre- and post-meeting materials and maintain up-to-date Salesforce/donor database files.
• Ensure the office is equipped with required materials for donor meetings and stewardship events.
• Work with the Associate Director, Development and individual department heads on fundraising for specific projects/centres.
• Act as lead solicitor for assigned galas and work with the Events Team on logistics, as required.
• Prepare correspondence as directed and respond to donors in a timely manner.
• Be comfortable explaining the Institute’s mission and work to donors and prospects, as required.
• Work with appropriate colleagues to ensure accurate donation reporting.
• Maintain donor records within donor database, as assigned.
• Other Development duties, when required.
• Please note that this position requires being in the Fraser Institute office at least 3 times per week.

About you:

• You have worked in a Development or similar role. A minimum 3 years’ experience in Development – specifically grant writing, identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors is preferred.
• You have a post-secondary degree/diploma in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related fields. A combination of work experience and education may be considered.
• You have professional writing and editing experience, including writing and editing business correspondence and/or grant writing experience.
• You have excellent verbal communication skills and are able to present yourself in a professional, confident demeanor.
• You are highly self-motivated and have a strong sense of personal initiative and ownership.
• You’re an ambitious go-getter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, prioritize, work to deadlines, and you are excited to learn and grow with the organization.
• Experience using Salesforce and a proven track record of meeting significant fundraising targets are considered assets.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work alongside a great team of professionals.
• Hybrid work culture in an active learning environment.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• An attractive compensation package which includes extended health and dental benefits, a fitness benefit, potential bonus, and a great RRSP plan.

How to apply:

Please email your resumé and cover letter (including salary expectations) to the Senior Coordinator, Human Resources at: [e-mail] with the subject line “Senior Development Associate.”

Application Deadline: February 21st, 2025

Please note, we will be reviewing applicants as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. While we thank all candidates who wish to apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business

Industries

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