Supporter Engagement Specialist - St. John's, Canada - Canadian Cancer Society

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WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We fund the brightest minds in cancer research.

We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer.

As the voice for people who care about cancer, we work with governments to shape a healthier society.

No other organization does all that we do to make lives better today and transform the future of cancer forever.

Help us make a difference.


COME AS YOU ARE

JOB OVERVIEW


The Supporter Engagement Specialist independently solicits and secures support from an account portfolio of donors, participants, companies and third-party groups, to meet our Supporter Engagement revenue goals.


WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:


  • Prospects, cultivates, solicits, secures, manages and stewards a prescribed level of new and existing partner and donor accounts independently to meet direct revenue goals for the CGD Department
  • Supports the Director and or Manager and the rest of their Supporter Engagement Team in the development of, donor and participant fundraising programs, including Run for The Cure, Relay for Life, IFE's, Special Events, Monthly Giving, One Time Gifts and more.
  • Works in conjunction with the CGD Team to ensure revenue goals are met for the program including a variety of appeals to returning and new donors and event participants to help maximize their giving to the CCS.
  • Maintains current knowledge of peertopeer, special event, third party and signature event giving trends through networking and research
  • Monitors external markets to identify new partnership opportunities and engage in new business development
  • Ensures the Society's policies and corporate and community development standards are adhered to by assisting national staff with interpretation and rationale
  • Maintains the integrity of the CRM by complying with policies and procedures for data collection and entry into system.
  • Works with other areas of CCS as partners to deliver the full donor experience, particularly in the areas of Signature Events and Community Events
  • Other projects and duties as assigned
  • Actively contribute to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, and nationality or race.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

  • Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, as well as take every precaution reasonable to protect the health and safety of staff and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Related postsecondary education and/or equivalent combination of education and related experience in a multilevel nonprofit organization, or similar levels of sales related experience
  • Minimum three years fundraising or sales experience, including at least one year in relationshipbased donor fundraising
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community giving acquired through experience in business and or nonprofit sector
  • Experience with all types of community giving including annual giving, peertopeer events, sponsorship, third party events and special events
  • Exceptional communications skills (proposal writing, presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to communicate at all levels with confidence
  • Exceptional time/project management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
  • Experience in a complex, diverse, notforprofit organization an asset
  • Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge or Salesforce an asset
  • Nonsmoker
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
  • Bilingualism considered an asset

Working Conditions

  • Regular & at home office environment
  • Unplanned evening and weekend work is required, and it may be without substantive notice
  • Some travel would be required to attend donor meetings and events.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS


In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.


HOW TO APPLY:


  • Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business._
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