Senior Philanthropy Officer - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Description

Who we need

Experience

8-10 years direct major gifts/campaign experience

Demonstrated track record of independently closing individual major gifts of $25,000+

Experience working in a results-oriented institution with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Experience participating in an integrated moves management and prospect clearance process

Education

Post-Secondary

CFRE certification and involvement in a professional association is an asset

Skills

Strong verbal, communication and writing skills, along with polished presentation skills

Strong understanding of charity sector and not-for-profit organizations.

Ability to work well with a diverse group of people and build strong relationships

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Consistently demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and sensitivity

Demonstrated initiative and confidence in making first contact calls, to promote partnerships at every opportunity.

Able to seek out opportunities and anticipate challenges, and identify strategies for successful implementation.

Driver's license and use of reliable vehicle required

What we offer
At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others' health and well-being.
In addition to a competitive salary, we believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.