Major Donor Relationship Manager – Western Canada Region

Summary

The Major Donor Relationship Manageris responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with individuals and businesses who are existing Compassion major donors, and sharing Compassion with major donor prospects. The position will be in our western territory comprised of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Ministry Focus

Since Compassion Canada is a Christian Mission organization whose role involves both ministry in and to the local church, both in Canada and abroad, and since it is expected of our donor base that we operate as a Christian ministry giving honour to Jesus Christ, each employee of Compassion Canada shall:

a. Participate in regular chapel services and corporate prayers.

b. Pray with donors when requested by same or when deemed appropriate with donor’s permission. (This will apply to some positions more than others).

c. Conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner at work and outside the workplace.

d. Promote and defend the evangelical approach to ministry that Compassion Canada has adopted and put into practice.

It is further recognized that, since Compassion Canada is a Church-based ministry, both in Canada and abroad, each employee should be a member in good standing of a church that is in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Compassion Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Actively manage a portfolio of current donors and prospects. Complete calls, emails and donor visits to cultivate, solicit, steward and provide ongoing relationship management to donors.
  • Involvement in meetings to strategize the development of Compassion’s ministries and major donor relations.
  • Lead exposure tours to Compassion field countries with major donors 3-4 times per year (or as needed).
  • Maximize major donor retention through personal contact, newsletters, seminars, thank you cards and follow up reports.
  • Practice professional development by keeping current with professional fundraising and Compassion practices.
  • Maintain records of all donor contacts and proposals in donor database.
  • Meet or exceed annual goals agreed upon by representative and the Donor Relations Manager.

Qualifications

  • A consistent witness for Jesus Christ
  • Honesty and integrity – ability to be discreet and confidential
  • Proven written skills
  • Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Willing and able to travel
  • The ability to work within a team environment
  • Ability to build trust and solid relationships with donors

Experience Required

Sales and/or fundraising experience

Ministry background an asset

Education

Post-Secondary Education an Asset

Supervision

Received:Manager of Donor Relations

Qualifying Period

Six month probationary period

Applicants should forward their resume to:

We appreciate all applications for employment, however, we will only contact those applicants invited for an interview.

Please note, we will accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities in our hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during the hiring process or for this application, please contact Compassion Canada via email at or call Human Resources at (519)668-0224.

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