Full-Time Major Gifts Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic Major Gifts Specialist to join our growing team. This role focuses on Eastern Canada, primarily the GTA, Montreal, and Ottawa.

As a key member of the Market Development team, you'll identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of 80-150 major gift donors and prospects.
• Conduct 100-180 quality personal visits annually, submitting at least 30 proposals.
• Secure major gifts of $50,000+, emphasizing six- and seven-figure contributions.
• Collaborate with Prospect Research to identify new prospects.
• Develop compelling proposals and solicitation materials tailored to donor interests.
• Maintain accurate donor records in our CRM system.
• Cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships with donors, prospects, and partners.
• Attend events and conduct face-to-face meetings.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align donor priorities with CAWST's mission.
• Share expertise in major gifts and prospect management with colleagues.
• Support fundraising efforts at organizational events and campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in major gift fundraising.
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication skills (proposal writing, complex conversations).
• Data-driven approach and experience managing a donor pipeline.
• Proficiency in CRM systems.
• Knowledge of philanthropic trends.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFRE certification (asset).
• Post-secondary degree.
• Experience securing multi-year pledges, corporate investments, legacy gifts, and blended giving.
• Success in grant writing and institutional funding.
• Familiarity with philanthropic trends in the GTA, Montreal, and Ottawa markets.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work model: In-office (Monday-Wednesday), flexible remote (Thursday-Friday).

Benefits: A meaningful role, collaboration, innovation, development opportunities, work-life balance.

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