Position Status: Permanent
Salary Grade: Level 14 on the MSF Canada Salary Grid, $70,676.00 per year (non-negotiable)
Status: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not in the position to support a work permit process for any applicant outside of Canada
Benefits: Health Spending Account, Lifestyle Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.), 5% RRSP contributions (no matching required), starting 4 weeks’ Vacation/year, flexible work hours, annual professional development budget, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity and results.
Impact Statement
The Donor Engagement Officer will maintain and develop MSF’s major donor relationships in Eastern Canada and will be based in either Toronto or Montreal. They will personally cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects, and will play an integral role in the growth of MSF’s major gifts program in Eastern Canada. They will be a passionate advocate for MSF’s work and will relish the opportunity to meet with existing and prospective donors. A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the humanitarian sector, they will be self-motivated and collaborative, confident in forging effective working relationships across the international movement and able to secure significant philanthropic support for MSF’s work.
Key Responsibilities
Major Gifts - Secure significant philanthropic support towards the international priority projects identified by MSF Canada in agreement with MSF’s operating centres; Oversee a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors in Eastern Canada and possibly in other areas: identifying those with an interest in MSF’s work, engaging with them, soliciting, and closing major gifts, and nurturing donor relationships to uncover opportunities for growth Department Administration - Contribute to the development of the Major Giving annual plan, designed to meet priority funding needs, effectively communicate about MSF project activities and advocacy efforts, and meet the needs, objectives, and policies of MSF; Draft reports (including financial information), and provide high quality service to our foundation donors and prospective donorsPlease CLICK HERE for complete description.
Job Specific Competencies
Ability to build, manage, and maintain respectful and engaged relationships with diverse stakeholder groups Ability to analyze and synthesize complex and sensitive material and use it to develop proposals and reports, and to present appropriate, well-informed messages to current and prospective donorsKnowledge and Experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including correspondence with stakeholders Excellent time management and organizational skills Responsible, proactive, driven, and able to work independently Demonstrated development experience, preferably in Fundraising, Major Gifts, or with Multilateral/Bilateral funders Experience closing gifts at the six-figure level, including complex gifts using a variety of giving vehicles Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills Knowledge of humanitarian issues Experience in all aspects of donor cultivation (research, writing, follow-up, and stewardship) Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs (specifically Word and Excel), fundraising databases, and conducting online research Knowledge and experience with major donors from Eastern Canada A valid driver’s licence, and ability to travel throughout Quebec and Ontario Enthusiastic “all hands-on deck” style team player; able to operate and collaborate across multiple teams and thrive in a fast-paced cultureEducation, Certifications, and Languages
Fluently bilingual in English and French (written and spoken) Interested candidates are invited to apply by providing their resume and responding to the online application questions (in lieu of providing a cover letter). The deadline for applications is Friday, 3 November, 9:00am EDT. Only electronic applications will be accepted.NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to ask.hr@toronto.msf.org.