Major Gifts and Planned Giving Specialist - Montréal, Canada - Lower Canada College

Lower Canada College

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Montréal, Canada

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Description

_A premier Montreal institution since 1909, Lower Canada College (LCC) is a co-educational day school for students from kindergarten to grade 12 with a strong reputation for preparing students for entrance to prestigious universities across the world.

Located on a beautiful seven-acre campus in the heart of Montreal's Monkland Village, LCC draws students from nearly every continent of the world.

LCC's enriched educational program consists of academic, co-curricular, and service opportunities that position students to explore and discover their true potential throughout their educational journey.

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Position Title:
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Specialist_

Department:
Advancement

Position Group:
Staff

Reports To:
The Director of Advancement

Status:
Full time permanent position

Start Date January 2024

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Job Purpose:_

The major gifts & planned giving specialist will allow LCC to attain a greater fundraising revenue and pipeline. The role offers a tailored approach to professional development for planned giving and major gifts.

Specific responsibilities include:

MAJOR GIFTS

Overseeing a portfolio of 50 major donors & prospects
Implement strategies that will cultivate new donors and convert them into major donors
Implement a strategy to develop Class Bursaries for Alumni returning to campus in celebration of their grad year milestone
Participate in each step of the donor pipeline including identification, qualification through research, cultivation, briefing, solicitation, request for support; and prompt follow up, stewardship, and recognition
Implement and participate in the departmental portfolio review process and be a partner in maintaining an organized system for cultivation and donor stewardship by updating constituent records, as appropriate

PLANNED GIVING

Develop and implement a planned giving strategy
Establish objectives with KPIs each year and develop a report on a legacy pipeline for LCC
Work closely with professional advisors and other charitable organizations named as beneficiaries
Completes personalized meaningful interactions with each donor by implementing wellorganized engagement plans and touchpoints
Prepare updates to be shared with the Director of Advancement documenting successes, milestones, challenges, and support needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
2 to 5 years of fundraising or sales experience
Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution
High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising
Ability to work crossfunctionally with various internal and external constituents
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

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School-Wide Core Values:_

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Professionalism, Continuous Growth, Passion/Excellence, Collaboration/Communication and Respect & Empathy_

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How to Apply:_

We thank all applicants but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

LCC has an employment equity program.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits: