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Development Officer ? Individual Giving
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March 04, 2025
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TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
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POSTING NO.: ESSF 1766
AFFILIATION: CSU52
*The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation*
*Development Officer ? Individual Giving*
*Permanent Full - Time *
_Located in the heart of amiskwacîwâskahikan in Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Homeland, at TELUS World of Science ? Edmonton (TWOSE) we are a catalyst for lifelong learning, creating a community of curious minds through immersive experiences and connections with the wonders of science._
_We take pride in building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Science is for everyone, and the Science Centre team is as diverse as our guests. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply. _
_Be part of an organization that values diverse perspectives, identities, abilities, and expressions. From cosmic discoveries through telescopes to ?Aha!? moments under microscopes, join the Science Centre team as we work towards our vision of becoming the trusted hub of science engagement, pushing boundaries and igniting curiosity_
*Position Summary:*
Under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Community Relations, the Development Officer, Individual Giving will execute strategies to acquire donors, enhance donor engagement, increase retention, and drive revenue growth through targeted appeals and special initiatives, all while managing budgets and tracking return on investment.
The Development Associate, Individual Giving, plays a vital role in advancing TELUS World of Science ? Edmonton?s mission by managing and growing the annual giving program. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding new individual donors, particularly those contributing over $1,000 per year.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
*Individual Giving:*
· Design and implement donor acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship strategies that inspire deep and long-lasting engagement, including planned giving, with donor households.
· Lead research and prospect management for individual donors including moves management strategies.
· Identify, qualify, and secure increased gifts from Catalyst Circle donors ($1,000+).
· In collaboration with the Senior Manager, Community Relations, research, identify, and apply for grants, including those offered by government, foundation, corporate, and other funding agencies.
· Develop tailored cultivation strategies to understand each prospect?s interests, aligning them with organizational goals.
· Regularly communicate with donors through personalized outreach, updates, and stewardship efforts.
· Monitor and document interactions, track progress toward fundraising goals, and adjust strategies to ensure sustained giving.
· Create and implement an endowment fundraising plan with the goal of growing the Seeds of Science Endowment Fund.
· Collaborate with Marketing & Community Relations team members to create and deploy targeted donor communications, including donor impact reports.
*Donor Management:*
· Create new individual giving strategies and plans, including direct mail, acquisition campaigns, and donor engagement strategies.
· Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Community Relations to set and achieve annual revenue goals, and create business plans and budgets, including monthly, annual, and multi-year KPIs.
· Work in Raiser?s Edge and manage segmented donor communication that optimizes engagement and giving across multiple channels.
· Work within the allocated budget for annual giving activities, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effective campaign execution.
· Regularly report on donor inventory, achievements, and risks to the Senior Manager, Community Relations to inform reporting, planning, and maximize the return on investment in the Individual Giving portfolio.
· Ensure compliance with FOIP, CRA, AFP, and other applicable legislation.
*Relationship Management and Partnerships:*
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LocationEdmonton, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$68,250 to $85,195.5YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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