Manager, Philanthropy

Job Title : Manager, Philanthropy

Location : Greater Vancouver or Greater Kelowna BC

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy, Western Canada, the Manager, Philanthropy is responsible for proactively identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts while managing relationships with British Columbia focused individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Essential Duties

• Actively manage a portfolio of new and existing donors to develop and implement comprehensive individual strategies for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors.
• Thoroughly qualify new and lapsed prospective donors to ascertain interest and readiness in giving at a major gift level.
• Maintain a stewardship portfolio, ensuring that donors receive personalized correspondence, reports, and updates in a timely and professional manner.
• Work in partnership with internal teams to coordinate strategies with assigned prospects, developing tailored and personalized proposals, and actively participating in and occasionally taking the lead with cultivation events.
• Identify giving patterns of current donors and high-level prospects and identify donors with potential for growth and increased involvement with CNIB.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program staff and involve the appropriate colleagues across CNIB to coordinate and execute strategies.
• Ensure meticulous maintenance of Salesforce database recording accurate, strategic, and timely information on prospects and donors. This includes producing briefing notes, documenting solicitation plans, and meeting reports.
• Create and manage volunteer networks that assist in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in non-profit management and philanthropy.
• Support special projects as required.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

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