Senior Development Officer
STARS - Shock Trauma Air Rescue
Salary: $84,000 - $98,000 - Salary is negotiable based on experience and education
Why STARS
At STARS, we come to work every day with a purpose…to save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases, everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care, anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985, we have never lost sight of what is most important – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing world-class critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed, and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.
We are currently looking for a Senior Development Officer at our Edmonton base in the Foundation department.
It takes a team to make a difference in people’s lives. When it comes to STARS’ life-saving mission, it also takes individuals, communities, industry and governments. As a member of our Foundation team, you will be on the front-line serving as an ambassador and fostering relationships with our allies. Be part of something bigger. Be part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Using relationship fundraising strategies, develops and implements comprehensive plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts for the assigned donor portfolio, including upgrading existing donors;
Deliver a new strategic plan for donor growth and prospect expansion;
Identifies the highest-potential prospects and develops and implements cultivation strategies to turn prospects into STARS supporters;
Meet or exceeds activity targets (discovery calls, face to face meetings, submitted proposals, successful solicitations) as mutually agreed upon with Director;
Meets or exceeds financial objectives and achieve long-term fund-raising goals of the major gift portfolio which includes a mix of individual and corporate donors;
Qualifications & Requirements:
5-7 years in a development role (preferably senior level);
Post secondary degree in a related field an asset; a combination of education and experience will be acceptable;
Demonstrated success in building donor relationships and securing significant philanthropic commitments;
Strong organizational skills, follow-through and ability to manage priorities independently;
Experience with a campaign or multi-year fundraising environment;
Experience with prospect management database software, particularly Raiser’s Edge, is considered an asset.
What we offer:
At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that’s your purpose too.
We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy – a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the face of the unimaginable, and of pride in making a difference.
When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we’re stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best.
Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.
How to Apply/ Deadline to apply:
If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date: April 24, 2026