development officer - fundraising

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Urban area
• Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare and / or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Prepare funding applications
• Develop marketing strategies
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Copywrite
• Train students in interpretation of skills, speech, movement and dramatic theory
• Develop curriculum for training programs

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Fundraising
• Communications
• Strategy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)