Major Gifts Officer – KEMP CARE NETWORK

The Major Gifts Officer role, reporting to Senior Director, Development is responsible for helping to attain the annual fundraising goals of the Kemp Care Network, with a particular focus on the personal solicitation program. Responsible for the acquisition, stewardship, cultivation and retention of major-level annual donors, the Major Gifts Officer acts as a relationship manager for supporters who give at the $10,000+ level. The Major Gifts Officer provides strategic input to the development program and provides personal communication with donors to offer ongoing stewardship and personally secure major-level gifts.Salary Range: $58,000 – $65,000

The vision of Dr. Bob Kemp inspired the mission of the organization. We compassionately serve the emotional, physical, and social needs of individuals living with a serious illness until the end of life. We support them, their bereaved, and our community through our residential, outreach, day programs, and bereavement programs. Our continued vision is to collaboratively lead, shape and deliver compassionate hospice palliative care to all members of our community.

At the Kemp Care Network we value dignity and quality of life in delivering end-of-life planning and bereavement care with compassion, kindness, and respect. We believe in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization through continuous inquiry and learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build long term relationships through personal interaction with donors on assigned portfolios with a strong emphasis on face-to-face visits.
• Implement account and moves management strategies to ensure donors are cultivated toward their full giving potential.
• Develop annual contact plans for top tier donors, work with internal team to shape and prepare offers for donors.
• Work with volunteers and staff to identify and engage prospective donors to existing and new giving levels.
• Participate in events and activities with donors and prospects.
• Take on special projects related to development or more broadly for the organization as requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• University undergraduate degree in a related field and/or significant experience and employment performance that may be judged to be equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising.
• Past success in building and maintaining relationships to achieve objectives, including stewarding donors and personally securing mid-level or major gifts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to a varied audience including donors, prospects, and colleagues.
• Proven strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Strong results orientation with a history of proven success.
• Strategic analytical ability.
• Effective project management with the ability to manage multiple priority projects over varying timelines.
• Experience with CRM/databases, preferably Donor Perfect.
• CFRE designation and/or post-graduate fundraising education considered an asset.

The Kemp Care Network encourages applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons with disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect, and that equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. They value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our organization. If you require any assistance to apply for this role, please let us know and we will be pleased to facilitate that for you.

• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation days and sick time

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts
• Monday – Friday
• Additional hours may occasionally be required