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Major Gifts Planned Giving Specialist
Founded in 1909 by two innovative educators, Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School (ECS) attracts and inspires students, teachers, and staff who are visionary and creative thinkers and doers. At the heart of our dynamic culture are the 300 girls from Kindergarten to Grade 11 whose energy and love of learning make working at ECS an extraordinary experience.
We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Major Gifts Planned Giving Specialist
Working directly with the Director of Advancement, the Major Gifts Specialist supports the Foundation goals, the long-term sustainability of the school via major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaigns.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a dynamic and forward-thinking setting and understands with us that education changes lives. ECS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants who share our commitment.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Director of Advancement to achieve the Foundation’s objectives with regards to major gifts and expansion and further develop a culture of philanthropy at ECS.
- Identifies prospective individual and corporate donors and develops strategies to cultivate those relationships.
- Creates and maintains processes and procedures that promote the team’s greatest effectiveness and efficiency in their relationships with the foundation’s current and potential major donors.
- Manages a personal portfolio of at least 25 current and potential major donors and maintains active relationships in order to achieve timely and successful solicitations.
- Prepares convincing proposals for the various fundraising projects of the Foundation and the School, in conjunction with Communications Department
- Participates in creating and implementing the Foundation’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Oversees the creation of donor-centered proposals and packages.
- Identifies the list of priorities that are most likely to interest current and potential foundation donors and supplies this information to the Board and Foundation Board to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensures the implementation of the recognition and stewardship plan for each major donor.
- Aligns major donor wishes with the current strategic priorities of the school; ensures the proper disbursement and use of donations as per donor’s wishes,
- Works closely with CRM to record on Raiser’s Edge software all relevant information related to the application of the donor cycle for each donor and prospect.
- Works with the Director of Advancement and CRM to prepare the runway for a Capital Campaign.
- Participates in cross-team meetings and events.
Qualifications and Characteristics:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent, ideally in a relevant field such as Fundraising, Project Management, Public Relations, Communications or Marketing;
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector (donor relations, alumni relations, event management) or equivalent client-focused environment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, volunteers, donors and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies and build experiences that strengthen long-term relationships with donors and volunteers;
- Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals;
- Superior project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities concurrently;
- Understanding of current and emerging best practices in stewardship, donor engagement and creative fundraising;
- Ability to work independently, rise to new challenges, find creative solutions, and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment with an unwavering commitment to detail;
- Proficient oral and written communication skills in both official languages;
- Computer proficiency in using the MS Office suite, G Suite, and experience with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge will be considered an asset;
- Available to occasionally work flexible hours (including some evenings).
To apply, please submit your letter of application and resumé by e-mail to hr@ecs.qc.ca.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
525 Mount Pleasant Westmount, QC Canada H3Y 3H6 | Phone: 514-935-6357 | Fax: 514-935-1099
For General Inquiries: info@ecs.qc.ca | For Admissions Inquiries: admissions@ecs.qc.ca
For General Inquiries: info@ecs.qc.ca | For Admissions Inquiries: admissions@ecs.qc.ca