Development Officer, Principal Giving - Vancouver, Canada - Union Gospel Mission

Union Gospel Mission

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Development Officer, Principal Giving

Job Description:

Department:
Resource Development

Branch:
Principal Giving, Resource Development

Location: 601 East Hastings, Vancouver

Reports to:
Manager, Principal Giving

Job Summary:

The Development Officer, Principal Giving (DOPG) reports to the Manager, Principal Giving (MPG) and is responsible for the development of their annual major gift portfolio through prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors.

The DOPG will work to retain and increase the level of giving with current donors. The DOPG will also seek to attract new major gifts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

General

Produce and present shortterm and longterm strategic plans to the Manager, Principal Giving.
Develop and implement strategies to effectively identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward an assigned portfolio of major donors and major donor prospects with the goal of strengthening the relationship between UGM and the donor through greater engagement with UGM, and the maintaining and increasing of their giving.
Develop fundraising proposals and stewardship reports; conduct tours of UGM's facilities and seek to engage donors in volunteer opportunities.
Prepare for and facilitate meetings and presentations to prospects/donors and when warranted include Senior Leaders of UGM.
Provide online presentations, meetings, and tours.
Ensure partnerships are compatible with UGM's strategic directions.
Represent Union Gospel Mission at various business and community events where appropriate.
Participate in cultivation and stewardship events.
Present viable new gifting opportunities to the team for consideration and implementation.
Ensure the maintenance of timely and accurate donor records.
Complete reports, and task in a timely manner.
Meet established financial objectives.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Salesforce fundraising program.
Work in collaboration with the Resource Development Department team to ensure all donor interactions are consistent with UGM's brand and key messaging.
Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices, and procedures, including Occupational Health and

Safety.

Other duties as required by Manager or Director.

Team Responsibilities

Commit to providing servantleadership nourishing a truthful, forgiving, approachable, joyful, healthy environment.

Development Officer, Principal Giving
February 2023

Model open communication and work collaboratively within the Resource Development Department, and UGM as a whole, for the good of the organization, in support of UGM's mission, core values and strategic plan.
Good knowledge of, and operate according to, UGM's Ethical Code of Fundraising and Financial

Accountability policy and confidentiality policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

University and/or professional certification, along with 35 years of experience in major gifts and the notforprofit sector.
Consideration may be given to alternate combinations of lived experience and education.
Good knowledge of generating donor support and creatively implementing major gift models and strategies.
Experience with and working knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Good knowledge of and working familiarity with the AFP guidelines & Donor Bill of Rights.
Good knowledge of and working familiarity with CRA and CCCC guidelines that relate to financial and giftinkind donations and donor recognition.

Behavioural Competencies:

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Client Service Orientation (Level 2)
Provide service excellence by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting needs within personal, professional, and organizational capacities and boundaries.
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Creativity and Innovation (Level 2)
Use innovative and creative evidence-based practices to initiate effective ways of working and understanding by translating research into practice.
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Delivering Results (Level 3)

Remain self-motivated and focused until the best possible results are achieved, with passion and persistence despite obstacles, resistance, and setbacks.

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Effective Communication (Level 2)
Provide verbal and written communication that builds trust, respect, and credibility, and includes active listening skills and non-verbal communication.
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Interpersonal Rapport/Savvy (Level 3)
Establish and maintain relationships with others based on mutual respect, trust, sensitivity, transparency, empathy, compassion, tact, and diplomacy.
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Planning and Organizing (Level 2)
Identify and prioritize tasks, develop and implement plans, evaluate outcomes, and adjust activities to achieve objectives.
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Teamwork and Cooperation (Level 2)
Work collaboratively and productively across organization to achieve common goals, while demonstrating respect, cooperation, collaboration, and consensus-building.

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