Senior Philanthropy Advisor
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Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Position Term: FullTime Permanent
Primary Location: Ontario or British Colombia
Reporting to: Director, Philanthropy (B2C)
Workplace Type: Remote (Within Canada)
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Philanthropy Advisor that plays a crucial role within the Major Gift team at World Vision Canada, responsible for driving revenue through strategic relationship management with donors capable of significant contributions. This position focuses on identifying, cultivating, and securing transformational gifts ($100K+) with a strong emphasis on achieving revenue targets and maximizing donor engagement. In addition, this role will work closely with the internal teams to strategize and execute fundraising initiatives that align with our organizational goals and priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individual donor strategies to guide donors through the fundraising cycle
- Support senior leadership, executives, and volunteers in effectively engaging major donors to meet revenue goals
- Increase donor contributions by establishing and nurturing meaningful relationships, understanding donor interests and capacity to give
- Communicate and manage donor relationships effectively using tailored approaches for maximum impact and continued support
- Utilize donor data and research to develop targeted donor engagement plans
- Actively prospect and cultivate donors through strategic networking and event participation
- Continuously improve personal and team performance in driving major gift sales
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Communications to develop messaging and materials that promote Philanthropic initiatives and recognize donor contributions
- Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, track donor interactions, and maintain accurate records in the database
- Stay informed on best practices, trends, and regulations in Philanthropy and Fundraising and share knowledge and insights back to the internal business
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 5-8 years of experience in senior sales or fundraising roles with a proven track record in Major Gifts or client management
- Comprehensive knowledge of the donor relationship cycle, moves management principles, and major gift development areas such as events, stewardship, and planned giving
- Strategic thinker with strong business development skills, adaptable in remote environments
- Excellent communicator with a results-driven mindset and experience in capital campaigns
- Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in achieving sales targets
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
- Passion for the mission and values of the non-profit sector, with a commitment to social impact
Performance Metrics:
- Revenue targets
- Key indicators related to donor management and sales activity
- Pipeline health and growth
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Required domestic travel of at least 40%
- Occasional international travel
We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.
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Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.
Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.
World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.
World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other details
- Job Family Resource Development & Fundraising
- Job Function Individual Contributor
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Remote with Travel/External Engagement
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ontario, Canada