Individual Giving Specialist (12-Month contract)

Title of the Job: Individual Giving Specialist (12-Month contract)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: DescriptionAbout The Salvation ArmyMission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.Vision StatementWe are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.Core ValuesThe Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.To learn more about the work of The Salvation Army (TSA), check us out at: .About the PositionReporting to the Divisional Director of Development and working closely with the Major Gift team, the Mid-Level Fundraiser will play a central role in the development, planning and implementation of the Mid-Level donor program, which is focused on donors giving in the $1,000 – $5,000 range.This position will act as the Development team’s dedicated internal resource to develop this pool of donors by executing a multichannel program aimed at renewing and increasing support. The role will work to compliment the annual marketing program with best practice that informs the Mid-Level program and runs as a regularly scheduled series of meaningful touchpoints.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Mid-level Fundraising

• Coordinate an innovative mid-level program, providing a direct personalized connecting point with donors
• Actively manage a portfolio of mid-giving donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with a focus on moves-management to increase annual donation income, improve donor retention, and qualify donors as a major gift prospect
• Consistently engage with mid-level donors individually; responsible for all personalized thank you notes and phone calls, handwritten notes offering ministry tours, local updates by mail and email, recognition of mid-level giving, and opportunities for increased engagement
• Provide guidance and assign mid-level donors to relationship fundraising portfolios, as appropriate; ensuring fundraising staff are well informed and are primed to personally follow up with donors in a timely manner as relationship managers
• Respond to requests from Mid-Level donors, soliciting feedback and tracking all actions in the database
• Participate in events and activities with Mid-Level donors and prospects as required

Donor & Divisional Integration

• Work with internal staff to help design and prepare offers for Mid-Level donors, overseeing workflow from inception to completion
• Stay abreast of industry best-practices in mid-level donor management and implement applicable innovations to the program
• Continuously review pipeline and identify mid-level donors, analyzing data regarding program to identify future segmentation
• Serve as a fundraising specialist resource for Ministry Units across the province, connecting with units to develop proposals for fundraising
• Research & create written content for donor proposals and stewardship material
• Support Major Gifts & Planned Giving, as required

Administration

• Track and analyze results and revenue from mid-level donors to assess revenue and donor retention targets. Report on these metrics regularly and adjust program strategy to ensure fundraising outcomes at achieved.
• Provide back up for Donor Relations as needed, including donor inquiries, donation processing, receipting and correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Fundraising, Marketing or equivalent experience
• 3 – 5 years of experience in fundraising, specifically donor cultivation and stewardship
• Knowledge of fund development best practices and principles
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and planning skills
• Writing and editing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to lead projects to meet expected outcomes
• Strong knowledge of current and developing online fundraising strategies, social media, mobile and new technologies
• Thorough understanding of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT and digital marketing tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A demonstrated understanding of philanthropic trends both nationally and internationally
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands
• Ability to query, segment and analyze data for reporting, identifying new growth potential and data trends
• Ensure compliance with all policies, regulations and laws

CompensationThe target hiring range for this position is $54,176-$67,720, with the ability to progress to a maximum of $81,264. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. At The Salvation Army, we champion equal opportunity in our employment practices. We provide a competitive salary, retirement savings, and a full group benefits package showcasing our dedication to recognizing exceptional talent. Join us, where your earning potential is aligned with your expertise and progression and where you can enjoy advancement opportunities within our organization.Other DetailsThe Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants, please speak with your manager about your intentions prior to submitting your application.

Company Name: The Salvation Army

Salary: $54176 – 67720 per year

Apply for the job!