Major gift officer

OnTarget Talent Solutions
CA - Saskatchewan - Yorkton
May 13, 2025

Our client is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support healthcare facilities by providing medical equipment, programs, and services.
Operating independently from the government, it relies on donations and community fundraising to enhance healthcare quality.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for managing and developing donors and prospects to secure major gifts in support of the organization's mission.
Goal oriented, interested in building a career in major gift fundraising and committed to success, the candidate possesses great relationship building skills.
Key Responsibilities Personally manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift donors and prospects for personal, face-to-face cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Achieve major gift activity levels and fundraising goals by sending letters, making phone calls and meeting potential donors in-person.
Develop customized, compelling major gifts proposals and stewardship impact reports In collaboration with the Executive Director, work on a capital campaign Actively engage and steward all donors in the portfolio through regular, thoughtful and strategic stewardship moves Support fellow fundraising staff, participate in professional development and foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement Your Competencies Strong relationship building skills Confidence and aptitude for verbal communication, including passionately communicating about the organization's mission Exceptional communications skills; a tactful and diplomatic communicator and strong writer High level of personal and professional integrity and commitment to ethical behaviour Self-starter who takes initiative and always follows through on a commitment Ability and interest in working in a high-performing, highly professional environment Goal oriented, with a strong commitment to success Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team An organized individual with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, creativity and excellent time management abilities Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines YOUR EXPERIENCE University degree or post-secondary diploma 5 years of experience working in non-profit sector, on major gift and fundraising initiatives Proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Familiarity with database management desirable, though not required Experience running a capital campaign is adventitious ADDITIONAL The Major Gift Officer is a full time position, working mostly in the office.
Meetings outside the office with donors and potential donors will be required, and participation at special events.
Work will require travel within east central Saskatchewan.
The organization has a generous benefits package for the successful candidate that includes professional development, a strong health and dental plan, and a pension plan.
Compensation depends on experience and ranges between $80,000-100,000

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