Philanthropy Assistant - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Academy

Calgary Academy

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

About Us

At the heart of all we do is a commitment to the individual child. For over four decades, Calgary Academy (CA) has remained dedicated to creating an exceptional educational environment that fully embraces each student's unique learning profile, offering tailored pathways to their success. Our primary aim is to craft engaging, studentcentred experiences that foster a deeprooted love for learning in K12 Education. Our approach to teaching and learning is underpinned by our four pillars, a set of core beliefs, and the guiding principles of The CA Way, all of which empower a diverse range of learners to pursue lives filled with passion and purpose.

Headwater Learning Foundation (HLF) is the fundraising arm and supporting partner of both CA and HLS, HLF provides the resources necessary to unleash possibilities in learning innovation and fundraising initiatives.

Headwater Learning Solutions (HLS) is a community consulting arm that empowers learner achievement by delivering customized education solutions through partnerships and an interdisciplinary network of specialists.

These three entities are known as the Headwater Learning Group (HLG).

About the Role

As a Philanthropy Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the administrative responsibilities of the Philanthropy Team, to enhance the philanthropic activity of Headwater Learning Foundation (HLF) through the Annual and Capital Campaigns. This position is a Term contract starting immediately and going through till June 2024. This role reports directly to the Director of Philanthropy.

HLF currently plans and implements an Annual Fund campaign with an audience of parents, grandparents, alumni, staff, service clubs, foundations and corporations.

Currently, HLF is also engaged in a $5,000,000+ Capital Campaign to raise funds for a new Southwest Addition, which will house 5 new classrooms, a science lab and an Innovation Hub.

The Southwest Addition is the first phase of a multi-phase Campus Master Plan.

As an essential member of HLF, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the mission and grow both personally and professionally.

Embracing our REACH principles - Respect, Enthusiasm, Altruism, Commitment, and Honesty - you'll find a nurturing environment that empowers you to excel.

Joining our team means you have the chance to significantly impact the lives of CA students, families and the broader community while also developing and refining your skills and expertise.

Salary RangeHighlights of Key Responsibilities**- Database Management:

Administer database management systems, including Raiser's Edge NXT, Finalsite, and PowerSchool, to support the Philanthropy team's initiatives.
Conduct research to identify and gather contact information, relationship trees, and philanthropic and career details for current parents, grandparents, alumni, and their families.
Execute database queries, generating counts and reports as required for effective decisionmaking.
Organize and manage foundation, corporation, individual donor, sponsor and prospective donor files.

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and Capital Campaign Support:

Monitor the Philanthropy internal mailbox, ensuring timely delivery of mailed and internal correspondence to respective recipients.
Collaborate with the Finance and Philanthropy Teams to ensure prompt and accurate collection and processing of donations, along with acknowledging and thanking donors in a timely manner.
Issue charitable donation receipts through Raiser's Edge NXT.
Coordinate mass mailouts including pulling lists, printing labels and stuffing envelopes.
Attend and record minutes, action items, and meeting summaries for all Capital Campaign Cabinet meetings.
Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy to deliver weekly updates to the Cabinet, covering ongoing items from the standing agenda, such as outgoing calls, upcoming events, campaign financial progress, new prospects, and committee member recruitment.
Maintain accurate records of the Cabinet's interactions with community members, donors and stakeholders, including daily/weekly updates of Cabinet Call Logs.
Assist in the planning, preparation, setup, and takedown of cultivation and recognition events. This includes compiling guest lists, preparing registration materials, such as name tags, and other assigned duties. Occasional evening work required.
Assist in preparing research and briefing notes for donor meetings to ensure the team has accurate information to foster strong donor relationships.
Research and identify corporate matching programs to promote to the parent community Campaign Cabinet and prospective donors.

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Qualifications

One to three years' experience in an administrative, data management or related position.
Completion of high school or equivalent education with completion of position relevant program, courses, certificate, and/or diploma.
Experience workin