Major Gifts Officer - Mission, United States - Mulgrave School

Description

Mulgrave is one of Canadas leading independent co-educational pre

• K 12 day schools, serving the North Shore of Vancouver.

We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation.

We are now seeking applicants for the role of Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to start in November 2023.The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will assist the Director of Advancement to develop and implement customised strategies and plans to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major giving donors and prospects.

The objective of MGO is to secure funds for the organisation by fulfilling the interests and passions of donors to Mulgrave School by providing them with giving opportunities and encouraging them to give.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the following:Qualify donors through individual meetings;Create individual strategies for each qualified donor based on best practices and research;Execute the donor strategy, including but not limited to individual and family engagement activities, cultivation, and solicitation;Develop meaningful stewardship strategies for current donors, including their re-entry into the donor cycle;Work with leadership and program staff to secure project information for creating donor offers/funding proposals and reporting to donors on how their giving made a difference;Produce all donor and prospect solicitation materials and correspondence as required by donor strategies;Collaborate with the Director of Advancement on ongoing monitoring and reporting of targets and goals;Participate in all advancement team activities, such as sharing knowledge and best practises, collaborating on donor approaches, etc.;Ensure that appropriate donor recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship programs are in place; and,Ensure moves management activity is entered accurately and promptly into Raisers Edge.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal new MGO will be:Mission-aligned. A passion for education and belief in Mulgrave's vision and values. Commitment and belief in our mission;Intellectually and socially curious. Engages donors in a thoughtful and insight-generating manner;Adaptable and flexible. Speaking style and behaviour changes depend on the audience and ability to listen and observe. Reads nonverbal cues, including body language, and adapts approach accordingly;Knowledgeable and communicative. Ability to recognise, curate, and communicate relevant information. Works to understand relevant details related to donor motivations and interests effectively. Translates complicated or complex issues in a direct and comprehensible fashion;Confident and strategic. Have the confidence and skill to artfully ask prospective donors to make a contribution. Ask wisely for the best outcome;Reflective and persistent. Achievement-oriented and confident. Can give and receive feedback. Accountable and goal-oriented;Approachable. Build relationships and demonstrate a keen interest in engaging with donors. Socially confident and skilled;Responsive and donor-driven. Hard-working. Goes the extra mile;Collaborative.

A team player with an attitude of service beyond duty;Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail;Education and Work Experience:

The MGO will ideally possess the following experience and background:Strong fundraising background including major gifts fundraising experience;Proven ability to create effective donor strategies and solicitations;Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building and maintaining authentic,mission-centred relationships with donors;An understanding of prospective donor behaviour, the local philanthropy environment, and fundraising cycles;Knowledge of the independent school sector is an advantage;Bilingual (English and Chinese or Persian) is an asset;An undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion CommitmentIn order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, Mulgrave actively seeks to recruit teachers from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international school faculties.

BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ educators and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, as well as opportunities for professional growth.


Our benefits include:

An RRSP programProfessional and career development/training opportunitiesExtended health and dental coverageShort and long term disability insurancePersonal dayEmployee assistance programPlenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues during our various social events throughout the yearComplimentary coffee & teaFitness / weight room & trainerPlease visit our website at for further information about our School and detailed job description.

Resumes should be submitted through by November 6, 2023. Given the location of the school, applicants must provide their own transportation.
The annual salary for this position is competitive and falls within the range of $68,000 to $78,000.

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, and relevant experience in accordance with BC labour laws and company policies .We thank all interested parties.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr