Development Officer, Annual Giving

Preference will be given to candidates based out of Alberta or the Bow Valley due to the nature of the specific portfolio.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our programs – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

In service of the Banff Centre's mission, vision and strategic priorities, the Development Office generates revenue to meet or exceed annual and/or campaign targets, assists its private and public supporters with meeting their giving objectives in line with Banff Centre’s strategic priorities, and builds strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The Development Officer, Annual Giving has specific responsibilities and accountabilities in the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of a portfolio of supporters/prospects with the goal of securing commitments (annual and multi-year) for identified fundraising priorities (annual and campaign).

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts, below are some key accountabilities:

• Cultivate, solicit, renew and upgrade annual donors through timely written and digital communications and phone calls.
• Strategize and implement approaches to annual gift prospects generated through research and special events, plans and coordinates direct mail projects to donors, alumni or other groups
• Develop and implement a three year Annual Giving Program plan complete with budget, goals, and metrics
• Achieve and / or exceed revenue goals for the assigned portfolio of prospects and supporters under $5,000 annually by developing, maintaining and implementing a robust and sustainable rolling 3-year pipeline plan from qualification to cultivation to solicitation to stewardship
• Work closely with other Development staff to integrate the Annual Giving Program into all development activities
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and the Development Writer to create and submit professional, meaningful and appropriate supporter communications (i.e. mailings, donor newsletters, proposals and letters) and meet with prospects and supporters to solicit financial support toward fundraising priorities
• Audit and adapt related development activities to ensure goals are met; develop strategies to ensure sustainability and growth of revenue; increase supporter engagement and maintain high supporter retention rates
• Continuously develop and foster relationships with supporters in line with high professional standards and the fundraising code of ethics; expand Banff Centre’s base of friends, advocates and supporters
• Identify aligned prospects for fundraising priorities through a variety of tactics including but not limited to research, analysis, assigned portfolio management, and qualification
• Develop and execute fundraising plans for assigned portfolio and using a variety of fundraising tools to manage the portfolio for success
• Maintain a high level of knowledge on fundraising sector and best practices within sector to ensure continual professional growth
• Ensure the ethical handling of confidential supporter information
• As designated, lead and / or advance other projects and strategies that support the priorities of the Development office and Banff Centre’s overall strategy including alumni and employee giving programs.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, CFRE, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum four years of successful experience with proven track record in campaigns and portfolio specific areas of fundraising preferred.
• Experience working in arts and culture is an asset
• Results driven
• Strong technical skills - MS Office Suite, fundraising databases and other tools
• Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships.
• Demonstrated experience and success in building, leading and executing fundraising plans and strategies to deliver on (or exceed) set goals.
• Understand supporter needs and perceptions and ability to adapt to them accordingly to align with organization’s fundraising priorities.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral/presentation communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with, motivate and influence, a broad range of individuals.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy and creativity.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational, time management and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Experienced at multitasking with strong project management skills and a proven ability to manage and balance large workloads, projects and portfolios.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, fulltime position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• The salary range for this position is $68,714 - $102,040 based on experience.
• The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health care spending account
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Professional development
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Development Officer, Annual Giving position until a suitable candidate is found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.