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Philanthropy Officer, Corporate & Foundation Giving Jobs in Toronto, Ontario at CNIB
Title: Philanthropy Officer, Corporate & Foundation Giving
Company: CNIB
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Full Time, PermanentToronto, ONReports to: Director, Philanthropy (Corporate & Foundation Partnerships)Direct Reports: NoJoin us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan,The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you’ll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that’s committed to changing what it is to be blind today.
We’re looking for a mission-driven Philanthropy Officer, Corporate & Foundation Giving who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.
Your Impact at CNIB
Increase the number of national corporate donors through outreach activities and identify new foundations to CNIB
Build and maintain relationships with corporate donors and new foundations through personal visits and employee engagement events as well as planned, regular communication and engagement
Work with the Director, Philanthropy and the Marketing and Communications Team to develop and deliver corporate giving communications and impact reports
Collaborate with Annual Giving to build mid-level giving pipeline to increase the total number of corporate donors
Develop recognition programs to show honour to and appreciation for the generosity and support from corporate and new foundation donors
Maintain donor databases, including detailed records of all donor interactions
Manage the writing, design, and production of stewardship materials, such as thank-you letters, emails and prospectuses, and donor impact reports.
Find and track relevant grant opportunities from new foundations and corporations and write effective proposals and applications.
Work with Gift Management Team to ensure gifts are processed effectively and efficiently
Coordinate communications for donors including follow ups, updates and ensuring timely recognition of gifts
Requirements
Who you are:
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field
Driver’s license is an asset, but not required
Experience and Qualifications
Relevant fundraising experience at the $5K-$100K gift levels
Relevant experience in major gift fundraising, including successful solicitation of substantial donations
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with major gift donors and prospects
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and reporting skills.
Executes ideas and meets deadlines with excellent organizational & project management abilities, attention to detail and follow-through
Knowledge of fundraising software and databases, including Salesforce
Commitment to the mission and values of CNIB
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Adheres to applicable privacy laws as well as AFP, CAGP and CNIB standards of discretion and confidentiality
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with a focus on efficiency
Proficiency in French an asset, but not required
Willingness to work flexible hours
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset
Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or …
