Philanthropy Officer
Little Warriors
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Little Warriors is a national organization focused on the awareness, prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. We also advocate on behalf of and with child sexual abuse survivors.
Little Warriors is committed to:
Raise awareness and provide information about child sexual abuse.
Provide a treatment facility to help children cope with the devastating effects of child sexual abuse.
Provide child sexual abuse prevention strategies to adults through education.
Ensure the rights, needs and interests of children are respected and protected.
Philanthropy Officer
Reports To: Little Warriors Director of Philanthropy
Little Warriors seeks a philanthropy professional focused on securing mid-level gift cultivation and grants with a passion for fundraising and excellent communication in all mediums. As a member of the Little Warriors team, the Development Officer will partner with fund development, communications and Little Warriors leadership to help create, execute, and evaluate all philanthropic strategies and fundraising activities with a donor-centric philosophy to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio in support of the mission and vision of Little Warriors.
Fundraising
In collaboration with the fund development and leadership teams of Little Warriors, support the development and implementation of fundraising plans including budgets, goals, strategies and timelines.
Build and refine an extensive prospect list for mid-level donors and grant making organizations, including national prospects and potential funders.
Initiate and coordinate meetings with prospective donors, which may include key staff or Board members and facilitate tours of the Brave Ranch.
Establish, build and maintain relationships with assigned donors, corporate partners, grantmaking organizations and key stakeholders to increase retention and where appropriate increase levels of engagement.
Effectively steward assigned donors and cultivate potential sponsors and donors.
Research and maintain a streamlined system for grants and foundations using in-depth understanding of databases, from the conceptual to the tactical.
Help enhance and refine organizational fund development reporting, metrics and database utilization and structure.
Implement a strategy, set priorities, manage multiple projects, and work effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals as required.
Attend third party events as required for strategic development.
Support other organizational initiatives, projects, programs and opportunities assigned.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
Strong, demonstrated collaboration skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, convincing and persuasive with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently.
Experience with researching and applying for grants and communicating with foundations.
High energy and passion for Little Warriors mission is essential.
Demonstrated commitment to discretion, confidentiality and compassionate sensitivity in dealing with stakeholders and relationship development.
Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organization and/or its services.
Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions.
Flexible and adaptable style; a person that can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plans.
A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.
Qualifications and Requirements:
3-plus years of professional experience in non-profit or charitable organizations.
Demonstrated success in a development function, managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources. Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time. Proven ability to build and manage donor and prospect connections with tact and diplomacy.
Demonstrable track record of strategic fundraising, with five or more years of experience in securing donations.
Experience should include: solicitation and stewardship of individual donors, securing grants, foundation and corporate sponsor development and potential donor research. A successful track record in setting priorities, managing multiple projects, and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals is required.
Experience of utilizing the strength of an organization brand for charity/business development.
Proven track record of meeting challenging revenue targets.
Preferred: Experience in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
Required: Experience with donor database systems.
The successful candidate may be eligible for a partial hybrid work arrangement. For more information on Little Warriors visit www.littlewarriors.ca Interested applicants should submit their resume to the attention of Jaime Caza, Director of Philanthropy, jaime.caza@littlewarriors.ca
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.