Top Benefits
About the role
Monday to Friday I 37.5 hours per week onsite
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Fund Development Officer is responsible for building meaningful relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations in mid-level giving. The successful candidate will be experienced in and passionate about prospect cultivation and solicitation, and donor stewardship. They will contribute to the development and execution of strategic fundraising initiatives and work collaboratively with colleagues to meet annual revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a dynamic portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects and donors, primarily in mid-level giving.
· Embrace opportunities to support the major gifts program.
· Identify and qualify prospects using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
· Design and execute strategic cultivation practices that employ 1:1 and 1: few relationship touch points.
· Solicit prospects for donations and sponsorships at meaningful gift levels.
· Steward donor relationships with care, attention, and with the intention to renew.
· Lead the planning and execution of CHS’s annual Donor Appreciation event.
· Oversee budgets for assigned fundraising projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
· Secure sponsorships and attendees for CHS signature events – Dog Jog and Cocktails for Critters.
· Collaborate with the Volunteer Resources team to coordinate volunteer support for events.
· Maintain accurate donor records using NXT.
· Leverage data segmentation and analytics to enhance donor engagement and retention.
· Stay current with philanthropic trends and best practices to continuously improve fundraising strategies.
· Provide support across the shelter as needed, in collaboration with the Fund Development Team.
· Represent CHS’s brand, values, and mission within the community.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
· Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on corporate and individual giving.
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
· Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, actively working toward certification, or a combination of related education and experience.
· Proficiency in NXT and Microsoft Office Suite.
· Comfortable with delivering group presentations including taking donors on shelter tours.
Skills & Attributes
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong organizational and project management abilities.
· Collaborative team player with a respectful and positive approach to relationships.
· Self-motivated, resilient, and goal-oriented with a growth mindset.
· Professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience working with committees, volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
· Flexibility to attend meetings and events outside regular business hours with time in lieu provided for additional hours worked.
· Passion for animal welfare and alignment with CHS’s core values.
Additional Requirements
· Criminal record check (arranged by CHS).
· Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
· Physically capable and comfortable working with a variety of animal species, including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and rodents.
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
· 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees and dependents.
· Wellness Spending Account.
· Vision care.
· Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days.
· Paid day off on your birthday!
· Matching RSP contributions.
· Professional development opportunities including support for acquiring CFRE designation.
· Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
· Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
· Reduced-rate counseling services.
About Calgary Humane Society
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated in 1922. At that time, the Society’s mandate included the protection of children, homeless people as well as animals.
Now, Calgary Humane Society is the only organization providing a service under the Animal Protection Act in Calgary. CHS provides care for surrendered, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals.
The first Shelter was built in 1960 with a capacity to handle 2,500 animals a year. By 1973, the Society was receiving over 8,000 animals a year and it became urgently necessary to construct a new facility. The CHS opened a new animal care centre in 1976 approximately five times the size of the previous Shelter.
In 1988 another campaign, Room to Live, raised enough funds to expand and renovate the Shelter. Through the late 1990's, the CHS helped between 12,000 and 13,000 animals, a figure which represents both stray and owners’ animals. More room was needed to house cats and to accommodate a growing staff of workers and volunteers.
In 2005, Calgary Humane Society experienced more growth with the “By Leaps and Bounds Capital Campaign” reaching its target of $10 million ensuring that our wonderful, large and safe facility could be constructed, paid for and opened in 2006.
Our mission is clear and simple: To help as many animals as we can. In today’s complex and changing world, we know that to help as many animals as we can, we must be more than a shelter. We must be leaders in education and violence prevention focused on creating a more compassionate tomorrow.
There can be dozens of different reasons for why a helpless animal is exposed to abuse or is abandoned. As Calgary’s first animal welfare organization, we proudly combine our legacy of sheltering with our focus on education. We are Calgary’s only open-admission animal shelter, and this means one simple thing:
We never say no. We never turn an animal away. When they need us, we respond.
Our mission cannot be accomplished without you. Since 1922, your support has created tens of thousands of brighter futures. Together, we will continue to help as many animals as we can!
Top Benefits
About the role
Monday to Friday I 37.5 hours per week onsite
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Fund Development Officer is responsible for building meaningful relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations in mid-level giving. The successful candidate will be experienced in and passionate about prospect cultivation and solicitation, and donor stewardship. They will contribute to the development and execution of strategic fundraising initiatives and work collaboratively with colleagues to meet annual revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a dynamic portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects and donors, primarily in mid-level giving.
· Embrace opportunities to support the major gifts program.
· Identify and qualify prospects using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
· Design and execute strategic cultivation practices that employ 1:1 and 1: few relationship touch points.
· Solicit prospects for donations and sponsorships at meaningful gift levels.
· Steward donor relationships with care, attention, and with the intention to renew.
· Lead the planning and execution of CHS’s annual Donor Appreciation event.
· Oversee budgets for assigned fundraising projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
· Secure sponsorships and attendees for CHS signature events – Dog Jog and Cocktails for Critters.
· Collaborate with the Volunteer Resources team to coordinate volunteer support for events.
· Maintain accurate donor records using NXT.
· Leverage data segmentation and analytics to enhance donor engagement and retention.
· Stay current with philanthropic trends and best practices to continuously improve fundraising strategies.
· Provide support across the shelter as needed, in collaboration with the Fund Development Team.
· Represent CHS’s brand, values, and mission within the community.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
· Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on corporate and individual giving.
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
· Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, actively working toward certification, or a combination of related education and experience.
· Proficiency in NXT and Microsoft Office Suite.
· Comfortable with delivering group presentations including taking donors on shelter tours.
Skills & Attributes
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong organizational and project management abilities.
· Collaborative team player with a respectful and positive approach to relationships.
· Self-motivated, resilient, and goal-oriented with a growth mindset.
· Professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience working with committees, volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
· Flexibility to attend meetings and events outside regular business hours with time in lieu provided for additional hours worked.
· Passion for animal welfare and alignment with CHS’s core values.
Additional Requirements
· Criminal record check (arranged by CHS).
· Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
· Physically capable and comfortable working with a variety of animal species, including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and rodents.
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
· 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees and dependents.
· Wellness Spending Account.
· Vision care.
· Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days.
· Paid day off on your birthday!
· Matching RSP contributions.
· Professional development opportunities including support for acquiring CFRE designation.
· Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
· Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
· Reduced-rate counseling services.
About Calgary Humane Society
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated in 1922. At that time, the Society’s mandate included the protection of children, homeless people as well as animals.
Now, Calgary Humane Society is the only organization providing a service under the Animal Protection Act in Calgary. CHS provides care for surrendered, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals.
The first Shelter was built in 1960 with a capacity to handle 2,500 animals a year. By 1973, the Society was receiving over 8,000 animals a year and it became urgently necessary to construct a new facility. The CHS opened a new animal care centre in 1976 approximately five times the size of the previous Shelter.
In 1988 another campaign, Room to Live, raised enough funds to expand and renovate the Shelter. Through the late 1990's, the CHS helped between 12,000 and 13,000 animals, a figure which represents both stray and owners’ animals. More room was needed to house cats and to accommodate a growing staff of workers and volunteers.
In 2005, Calgary Humane Society experienced more growth with the “By Leaps and Bounds Capital Campaign” reaching its target of $10 million ensuring that our wonderful, large and safe facility could be constructed, paid for and opened in 2006.
Our mission is clear and simple: To help as many animals as we can. In today’s complex and changing world, we know that to help as many animals as we can, we must be more than a shelter. We must be leaders in education and violence prevention focused on creating a more compassionate tomorrow.
There can be dozens of different reasons for why a helpless animal is exposed to abuse or is abandoned. As Calgary’s first animal welfare organization, we proudly combine our legacy of sheltering with our focus on education. We are Calgary’s only open-admission animal shelter, and this means one simple thing:
We never say no. We never turn an animal away. When they need us, we respond.
Our mission cannot be accomplished without you. Since 1922, your support has created tens of thousands of brighter futures. Together, we will continue to help as many animals as we can!